International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Dancing in Ohrid”
Ohrid, Macedonia
18 July - 22 July
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Dancing in Ohrid”
Ohrid, Macedonia
18 July - 22 July
Overview
Welcome to Ohrid! Our visitors say welcome to the Pearl on the Balkans. Ohrid is a blend of the traditional and the contemporary, the main spiritual, cultural, and touristic center in Macedonia, a UNESCO World Heritage site as a cultural, and with the Ohrid Lake as a natural rarity. The numerous historical monuments found in their close surrounding speak of the tradition and dedication of the Macedonian people.
Ohrid has been a living town for 2400 years, notable for having 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and is referred to as the Macedonian Jerusalem. Archaeological finds indicate that Ohrid is one of the oldest human settlements in all of Europe.
Lake Ohrid rightly deserves the name “Macedonia’s freshwater sea”. It haves crystal clear water in the color of sky blue. Actually, because of its size, this lake gives an impression of being a sea. With its unique flora and fauna, the lake is one of the largest biological reserves
in Europe.
Accommodation
Participation Fee:
Hotel Montenegrin, Galeb and Plaza Hotel, Hotel Montenegrin, Vila Fortuna, Aparments De Lux
- 99 Euro per person for 3 half-boards 2 meals per day) in Villas & Apartments.
- 119 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in Villas & Apartments.
Hotel Cingo, Hotel Desaret, Hotel Klimetica, Hotel Pela, Fantastik
- 109 Euro per person for 3 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 3* hotel
- 139 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 3* hotel
Hotel Mizo, Hotel Prestige, Hotel Milenium Palace
- 119 Euro per person for 3 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 4* hotel
- 145 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 4* hotel
On your request you can stay longer in Ohrid, Macedonia. Every day of stay longer before or after festival has to be paid between 30-40 euro/per person for accommodation at the selected hotel category…
Participation Fee Includes:
- Participation in the festival concerts,
- Accommodation in the selected category of hotels (mostly 3-4 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 5€/person/day, supplement for single room is 15-25 €/person/day depending on the hotel category),
- Half-board hotel accommodation
- Tourist guides for sightseeing of the town
- Souvenir and gift for each group
- Stage, sound and light equipment during the festival events
- Certificate for attendance
- For 25 dancers 1 free of charge (24+1)
Participation Fee does not include:
- Transport
- Optional Programs
- Insurance and city tax
- What is not specified in the above mentioned “the fee includes”
Organizers keep the right to change program of the festival. After Groups arrival in Hotel will be given detailed program of the festival and each group will have guide during festival.
Groups arriving by plane will be transported from the hotels with organized buses and will be accompanied to their departure in the same conditions. The transfer from the airport to the hotel and back is paid additionally.
By applying you confirm that you accept all festival conditions. All detailed information will be supply after your confirmation for participations.
Invitation letter will be provided if needed.
Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form.
Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.
Dates
- 18/07/2024 - 22/07/2024
Pricing
18/07 - 22/07
- 5 days (4 nights) = 99 € per person
Itinerary
With pleasure we INVITE you (Folk and Choral groups, orchestras, majorette teams), (children, youth and adults groups) to participate on the V International music & folk - dance festival "DANCING IN OHRID" 18 – 22 July 2024 Ohrid, North Macedonia.
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. Ohrid will be the host and the gathering place for dance groups and national art groups from all around the world to meet new people, make new friendship relationships and also, see the beauties of our town Ohrid and the Ohrid lake, which are under the protection of UNESCO. The idea of the festival is to develop new forms of communication in the international dialogue and international cooperation in the future.
Festival Program:
18 July 2024
- 13.00 Arriving in Ohrid, hotel accommodation after the meeting with the festival representatives and free time
- 19.00 – 20.00 Diner in hotel
- 21.00 Welcome reception with the leaders of the groups
19 July 2024
- 08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 10.00 – 15.00 Ohrid sightseeing with organized local tour guides - visiting cultural monuments (Samoil fortress, Antique theatre, Plaosnik, St. Kaneo church …)
- 17.30 – 18.30 Diner in hotel
- 19.00 Ensemble parade and Official festival evening
20 July 2024
- 08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 11.00 – 17.00 Cruising with boat on Ohrid Lake, Visiting Museum on water and visit most famous tourist resort St.Naum (optional 8euro per person)
- 18.00 – 19.00 Diner in hotel
- 19.30 Second festival evening (Optional)
21 July 2024
- 08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 10.00 – 14.00 Visiting Struga city with organized guide and the Kalista monastery complex which is situated near to Struga city.
- 19.00 – 20.30 Diner in hotel
- 21.00 Closing ceremony of the festival – certificates and presents for ensembles by organizer, exchange presents between leaders of ensembles and final party with all participants
22 July 2024
- 08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 11.00 Departure
General rules for participation:
- In the festival can participate every folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs, music bands from all over the world.
- Non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances, choral groups, majorette teams, orchestras, brass bands.
- 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.
- Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 dances, 10-15 minutes each with USB or orchestra. The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the historical part of the city.
- To send us short CV and 2 – 3 photos of the group by e-mail.
- Until 10th of June 2023 each group should send the list of participants, name/surname, sex, date of birth and passport number.
- To take a flag of the country.
- Folklore groups should have their own transport for arrival and departure.