International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folklore Festival in Prague
Prague, Czech R.
14 March - 17 March
Overview
Prague, City of a Hundred Spires, a UNESCO monument, and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Get to know it in person!
The Old Town Hall with the famous Prague Astronomical Clock. Cafes enticing you to come and have a seat, boutiques, and sight-seeing cruises on the Vltava. The Gothic Charles Bridge and Church of St. Nicholas in the Lesser Town. The Palace Gardens set away from the bustle of the city, Petřín with a lookout tower reminiscent of a small Eiffel Tower and Prague Castle … Each of Prague’s districts has its own characteristic atmosphere and unique charm. Prague presents itself to you as a changeable city, which likes to alternate styles: it is romantic and successful, ancient and modern, but above all, it is a city that is cosmopolitan and is used to welcoming foreigners.
Accommodation
Price of registration fee is : 135 euro per person (paying goes in several month payments till departure time)
The arrangement price includes:
Hotel accomodation in hotels like «Top» ****www.tophotel.cz, Olympik Congress ****,Hotel Olympik Tri Star ***, Hotel Olšanka***... in Prague based on 3 half board in 1/3 and 1/4 rooms ( supplement for 1/2 room is from 5 e per person per night)
- Organization expenses
- Free place on every 25 th member
- Degrees
- Inviting letter
The arrangement price doesn't include:
- Additional day at some of Hotels is from 35 e per person in 1/3 or 1/4 room depend from Hotel
- Tourist tax is 2 € per day, for persons older than 18 year old
- Facultative tours (tour of Prague from 5 e per person , Dresden 25 e, Carlstein 15 e , Carl's vari 25 e, Discoteques 15 e, Ship tour 15 €... prices depends from number of persons
- Transport, parking, insurance ...
Dates
- 14/03/2024 - 17/03/2024
Pricing
14/03 - 17/03
- 4 days (3 nights) = 135 € per person
Itinerary
Participants are ensembles from Russia, Indonesia, India, Poland, Ukraine, Greece, Turkey, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Romania, Slovenia, Montenegro, Italy, Sweden, Moldavia, Armenia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia…
Festival Program
1st day
The arrival of Ensembles at the Hotel, room accommodation, and facultative tour of Prague with attendance of professional local guides: walkthrough main avenue Vaclav…, National museum, then Staromestke Namesti (main town square) and view on famous astronomical watch-Orloj. Departure to a famous Prague ghetto-Jew square and visit to Staronov Synagogue. Then departure to Vltava and tour of Carl’s bridge, the Old tower and monument to Carl the IV, National Divadlo (theater) and then return to the hotel. Diner. Facultative departure to some of the discotheques for social activities and entertainment. Return to hotel. Overnight stay.
2nd day
After breakfast facultative whole day tour to Carl’s Vari, the most famous health resort in Czech and one of the most famous in Europe which was visited by many European rulers, brilliant painters, poets, and other famous people on a hall day excursion to the beautiful city of Dresden! Return to Prague. Going back to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight stay.
3rd day
Breakfast. Festival day.
Soundcheck. Perform of cultural-art societies. Receiving certificates. Dinner.
Facultative: Mutually– friendly night.
Overnight stay.
4th day
Breakfast.
Facultative ship tour on the river Vltava.
Return to hotel.
Leaving the hotel and unfortunately moving all ensembles back to their arrival point of departure with another meeting next year!
Note: All ensembles must provide their own music, leading orchestra, or music CDs.
Each ensemble is obligated to set a performance in duration of 5 - 15 minutes.
The Number of participants is limited.
Things to do
Explore Prague like never before!
1. Sightseeing of PRAGUE
The magnificent town in Eastern Europe gets to know it in person. The Old Town Hall with the famous Prague Astronomical Clock, the Gothic Charles Bridge, and Church of St. Nicholas in the Lesser Town, the most beautiful Baroque church in Prague.
2. BOAT TOUR ON VLTAVA
If this is your first time in Prague and you want to see all the famous places in comfort, let us invite you to our one-hour Prague cruise tour. Cruise by boat on the Vltava is the ideal way of getting to know Prague from an entirely new angle.
3. STAROPRAMEN EXPERIENCE
Go on a journey through time, learning how Staropramen was born and how it was always connected to the city of Prague. Prague is a crucial ingredient of Staropramen, so when you step into the Staropramen Visitor Center you step into the spirit of Prague as well. You will touch, see and listen while the Brew Master reveals all the secrets behind the brewing of Prague's #1 beer in the world.
4. PRAGUE ZOO
Thanks to its unique position, Prague Zoo is considered one of the most beautiful zoos in the world. The rugged terrain offers over 10 km of walking trails through such exotic exhibitions as the Africa House, the Indonesian jungle, or the Valley of the Elephants. This beautiful slice of nature is a popular destination for families with children who can pet and feed animals at the Children's Zoo.
Trip Planner
It will be our pleasure to make your trip an unforgettable experience!
We can provide the following services for your group:
- accommodation during the trip (in case you need a sleepover on your way to the chosen destination)
- accommodation during the festival event you attend
- travel and transportation tips and assistance
- purchasing airplane and bus tickets
- organizing transportation for a group or individuals
- assist and advise in the procedure of issuing visas (if needed)
