International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Cappadokia”
Cappadocia, Turkey
09 September - 13 September
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Cappadokia”
Cappadocia, Turkey
09 September - 13 September
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Cappadokia”
Cappadocia, Turkey
09 September - 13 September
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Cappadokia”
Cappadocia, Turkey
09 September - 13 September
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Cappadokia”
Cappadocia, Turkey
09 September - 13 September
Overview
Cappadocia is famous for the unique rock formations and amazing hot air ballooning opportunities, the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia are one of Turkey’s most popular natural wonders. Unusual honeycombed boulders rise from the plateau of Central Anatolia and have, over the centuries, served as the backdrop for a history equally as fascinating. The region was once the heartland of the Hittite Empire and later gave rise to some of Christianity’s earliest philosophers. Cappadocia is now a prime tourist destination and one of the best places to visit in Turkey.
There are as many as 600 churches carved from the soft Cappadocian rock, and possibly many more that have not yet been discovered. These churches date back to Medieval times and display beautifully painted frescoes, which have retained an amazing amount of colour and detail over the centuries. Some painted figures have had their eyes scratched out by superstitious locals afraid of the Evil Eye.
Accommodation
Participation Fee:
125 Euro for 3HB per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day)
159 Euro for 4 HB per person (4 nights with 2 meals per day)
It covers hotel accommodation with 2 meals per day in 4* hotel category.
Addition day can be booked for 45 euro/person/day with half board service.
Groups of 25 persons: One group leader free of charge!
Participation Fee Includes:
- Participation in the festival concerts,
- Professional sound, stage and light equipment.
- Accommodation in 4* Hotels (3 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 7€/person/day, supplement single room is double of the initial price),
- Half Board hotel accommodation
- Welcome cocktails with the leaders of the groups
- Souvenir and gift for each group
- Certificate for attendance
- Drinks during the performance
Participation Fee does not include:
- Transport (for arrival and departure)
- Optional Tour Programs
- Insurance
- What is not specified in the above mentioned “the fee includes”
The invitation letter will be provided if needed.
Dates
- 09/09/2023 - 13/09/2023
Pricing
09/09 - 13/09
- 5 days (4 nights) = 125 € per person
Itinerary
With pleasure, we INVITE you (Folk and Choral groups, orchestras, majorette teams), (children, youth, and adults groups) to participate in “International CAPPADOCIA Folk Dance and Music festival”
This festival is the perfect occasion for different groups from various countries to gather together so that they could express their culture and nation through dances, music, and interesting national costumes.
Festival Program:
09 September 2023
- 14.00 Arriving in Cappadocia, hotel accommodation after the meeting with the festival representatives and free time
- 18.00 – 20.00 Diner in hotel
- 21.00 Welcome reception with the leaders of the groups
10 September 2023
- 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 10.00 – 15.00 Göreme sightseeing with organized local tour guide and Ballon Tour (optional or free time)
- 17.30 – 18.30 Diner in hotel
- 19.30 Ensemble parade
- 20.00 Official festival evening
- Welcome Speech
- Open air performance
- Singing and dancing together
11 September 2023
- 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 10.00 – 18.00 Red Tour Route: Uchisar Castle, Goreme Open air Museu, Love Valley, Avanos and Handicraft Workshops, Pasabag Historical Site, Devrent (Imagination) Valley, Urgup Fairy Chimneys (optional or free time)
- 17.30 – 18.30 Diner in hotel
- 20.00 Second festival evening in the square of the city
12 September 2023
- 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 10.30 – 17.30 Green tour route: Underground city, Goreme Panorama, Ihlara Valley, Bel’s’rma, Yaprakhisar Panorama, Selime Monastery, Pigeon Valley, Onyx Workshop (optional or free time)
- 19.00 – 20.00 Diner in hotel
- 21.00 Closing ceremony of the festival – after the 3 rd festival event certificates and presents for ensembles by the organizer, exchange presents between leaders of
ensembles…
13 September 2023
- 7.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 12.00 Departure
General rules for participation:
- In the festival can participate folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs and music bands from all over the world.
- Non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances, choral groups, majorette teams, orchestras, brass bands festival.
- Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 dances, 08-12 minutes each with USB or orchestra.
- Folklore groups should take a flag of their country and minimum 4 gifts for the municipality visits and organizers.
- Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. All filled in and signed applications will mean acceptance of the terms laid by the present regulation.
- The number of the participants are limited (only 3 groups from each country).
- Groups have to send us short CV and few photos of the group by e-mail.
- Until the 1st of August 2023 each group should send the list of participants, name/surname, sex, date of birth, and passport number.
- Folklore groups should have their own transport for arrival and departure.