International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Art Festival “Golden Argo -Summer in Batumi“
Batumi, Georgia
27 June - 02 July
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Art Festival “Golden Argo -Summer in Batumi“
Batumi, Georgia
27 June - 02 July
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Art Festival “Golden Argo -Summer in Batumi“
Batumi, Georgia
27 June - 02 July
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Art Festival “Golden Argo -Summer in Batumi“
Batumi, Georgia
27 June - 02 July
Overview
Batumi- The Las Vegas of the Black Sea
Batumi is the pearl of Georgia on the Black Sea coast and the largest resort city in the country. It is the best place for a summer beach vacation in Georgia, with a long promenade full of entertainment, an old quarter with bars, restaurants, and souvenir stores, and many beautiful locations in the surrounding area. Batumi is perfect for a fun trip with its warm Georgian charm and tropical climate.
Accommodation
ACCOMODATION:
The accommodation will be in the 3*** and in the 3***standard Hotels with three meal a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
DISCOUNT:
- For every 20 people -1 group leader will be free of charge
- On group of 50 people –there will be 3 persons free of charge
*The price for 1 night – 35 euro per person
*The price for 5 nights –175 euro per person
*The groups can stay more nights.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Accommodation at the hotel
- 3 meals a day (breakfast , lunch and dinner)
- Transportation during the festival performances
- Awarding of participants with diplomas and medals
- Performances in the concert halls , for group leaders festival cups and special gifts, participation in 2-3 performances
- City tour and shopping tour
- Gift exchange with group leaders and organizers
TRANSPORTATION:
The groups, coming in Batumi by their buses will have the responsibility of traveling expenses to and from Batumi, transportation during the festival days.
The org -committee will provide for buses petrol( for 100 km-35 l ) for the group’s transportation during the performances.
For groups , who will arrive by the air-planes the transportation during the performance days is free.
PAYMENT METHOD:
All payments have to be pay in cash (travel cards are not acceptable) in the first day after arriving. The groups must send their deposit on the organisation committee account number 20% of the total sum till the 15 of April 2025.
From their country to Batumi the transportation costs will be on their own amount. All the members must have health insurance. Organizers can provide transportation for additional days.
ADMISSION:
- The groups will arrive in Batumi in the afternoon on the 28th of June and departure on the 03rd of July after breakfast.
- All participants must to have the travel health insurance before they come to our country.
All group-leaders must bring banner of the country they represent and 3-4 souvenirs for gift exchange, protocol visits with official persons and organizers. There will be exchanging of gifts with official representatives.
Concerts will be: in the concert halls and at the open air as well
Dates
- 27/06/2025 - 02/07/2025
Pricing
27/06 - 02/07
- 6 days (5 nights) = 175 € per person
Itinerary
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. Groups may participate in the next categories:
-Dance Groups ( folk, modern, modern folk, bailey, hip-hop, disco, ballroom dances, ballet and etc.)
- Choirs (folk, modern, classic, women, men, children , mixed choirs)
- Vocal ensembles and Vocalists (solo, duet, trio and etc.) modern and folk songs
-Instrumental Groups ( rock , jazz bands , disco, folklore instrumental , vocal- instrumental groups)
-Fashion Theaters and Model Agencies
-Theaters and artistic reading
2. THE AGE AND NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.
There is no age limit.
Number of participants is not limited.
In the festival can participate different age groups:
children groups 6 – 10 y., 11-13y.,14-16 y.
youth groups 17-25 years old
adults 25 years old and more
veteran groups
3. ALL CHOREOGRAPHIC GROUPS and FASHION THEATRES PREPARE max 8 min program for opening and closing ceremonies , max 10 min program for the contest ( if group needs brake it for costume changing , it must inform about this Festival Organization Committee 1 month before) .
VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS PREPARE max 7 min program for the festival opening and closing days and max 8 min program for the contest Records for vocalists will allowed (-) or (-1).
THEATERS AND ARTISTIC READING GROUPS PREPARE max 8 min program for all performances
4. During the festival –contest will work INTERNATIONAL JURY STAFF. Jury staff consists from the honored art-workers from different countries and from Georgia. All Jury members will get their Certificates. The maximum number of points is 10 . The Jury member has not right to vote for groups from their country. The Festival Committee will sum up points .The Organization Committee will send the evaluation criteria for all participant groups according their genre. Participant groups will get I, II, III places, Grand-prix and SPECIAL PRIZES FROM SPONSORS. All participants will get diplomas and medals of the festival, group leaders- special presents and cups. Jury will estimate skill of participants, costumes, technical skill of dancing or singing, repertoire and musical material.
Preliminary program:
27 June
12:00 - the arrival of the groups, accommodation in the hotel
Lunch
20:00 - dinner
21:00 - Meeting with the group leaders, discussing the festival program.
28 June
09:00- Breakfast in the hotel.
11:00-Parade in Batumi Boulevard.
Lunch
14:00- Rehearsal .First day performance.. City tour and boating.
20:00- Dinner in the hotel
29 June
09:00 – Breakfast in the hotel
Free day .Excursion day. Possible for a long distance (additional price)
Lunch
20:00- Dinner at the hotel
30 June
09:00- Breakfast
10:00 – Free day, possible excursion on the long distance. (additional price)
Lunch
20:00- Dinner at the hotel
01 July
09:00- Breakfast
Lunch
14:00 – Performance of Contest program.
18:00- Ceremony of Groups Awarding
20:00- Dinner at the hotel
02 July
12:00 – Departure of groups
The Organization Committee has the right to change the program.
Things to do
BIKE OR WALK ALONG BATUMI BOULEVARD
Batumi Boulevard is the city’s pride and joy. Laid out in 1884 and stretching for 7 kilometres along the seafront, it’s one of the oldest parts of Batumi and one of the largest parks of its kind in Europe
BATUMI BOTANICAL GARDEN
One of the largest botanical gardens in the region, this is a must-visit in Batumi. Inside the garden, you’ll find walking and hiking trails plus a series of panoramic viewpoints
BATUMI OLD TOWN
Most of the buildings in the Old Town date to the end of the 19th century, but some look a lot older. As you walk, keep an eye out for the information panels that reveal black-and-white photographs of what some of the buildings and streets looked like at the turn of the century
BATUMI’S WILD MODERN ARCHITECTURE
The ostentatious buildings along Batumi’s waterfront are a complete juxtaposition to the classical facades in the Old Town. The strange silhouette of Batumi’s skyline is one of the reasons it’s been nicknamed ‘the Las Vegas of the Caucasus’
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)
