International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Cesme”
Cesme, Turkey
07 September - 11 September
Overview
Çeşme is a coastal town and a popular holiday resort, lapped by the waters of the Aegean Sea, lies west of Izmir province, in Turkey's Aegean region. "Çesme", meaning "fountain" in Turkish, derives from the many sources of water found in the area. It is one of Turkey's
most beautiful stretches, surrounded by clear blue seas, with landscapes of cultivated fields of aniseed, sesame, and artichokes dotted with fig and gum trees. The district is famous for its deep blue sea, golden sands, and gentle breeze along its peninsula. In the unspoiled bays, you can swim in absolute peace.
The area is competing with Bodrum for its beaches and sea, as well as the nightlife and windsurfing, making it a popular holiday destination in Turkey. It is possible also to get to the Greek island Chios (Sakiz) with regular daily ferries. Çesme has an international harbor linked to Izmir with a superb highway (80 kilometers - 50 miles).
Accommodation
Participation Fee:
- 119 Euro for 3HB per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day)
- 149 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 Accommodation in Cesme, Turkey
Addition day can be booked for 40 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 5€/person/day, supplement for single room is 10€/person/day),
- 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”
Invitation letter will be provided if needed
Dates
- 07/09/2022 - 11/09/2022
Pricing
07/09 - 11/09
- 5 days (4 nights) = 119 € per person
Itinerary
With pleasure we INVITE you (Folk and Choral groups, orchestras, majorette teams), (children, youth and adults groups) to participate on I “International CESME Folk Dance and Music festival” 07 – 11 September 2022 Cesme, Turkey.
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:
07 September 2022
- 14.00 Arriving in Cesme, 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
08 September 2022
- 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 10.00 – 15.00 Ephesus tour (optional) or free time beach 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
09 September 2022
- 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 10.00 – 18.00 Visiting Alacati (optional) or free time beach time
- 17.30 – 18.30 Diner in hotel
- 20.00 Second festival evening
10 September 2022
- 7.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 10.30 – 12.00 Boat tour program (optional) of free time – beach time
- 19.00 – 20.00 Diner in hotel
- 21.00 Closing ceremony of the festival, certificates and presents for ensembles by organizer, exchange presents between leaders of ensembles, party at the hotel with all participants until midnight…
11 September 2022
- 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 16th of August 2022 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.