OHRID - The name Ohrid first appeared in 879. Between 990 and 1015, Ohrid was the capital and stronghold of Samoil’s medieval Macedonian state. From 990 to 1018 Ohrid was also the seat of the Ohrid Patriarchate.
Ohrid City is the perfect place where people from all around the world will gather together to present their folklore and show to the world what makes them special and unique. If you want to be part of this event, please fill in the application form for participation (below) and be our guests this year! Ohrid, a mixture of rich history, tradition and modern life..
Welcome to Ohrid! Our visitors says 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.

Participation Fee:
Makotex Apartments, Vila Fortuna, Aparments De Lux, Apartments Riste etc..
- 57 Euro per person for 3 half-boards 2 meals per day) in Villas & Apartments.
- 77 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in Villas & Apartments.

Hotel Desaret, Hotel Klimetica, Hotel Pela, Hotel Beograd, Hotel Cingo, Fantastik…
- 75 Euro per person for 3 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 3* hotels
- 95 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 3* hotels

Hotel Mizo, Hotel Prestige, Hotel Aqualina…
- 90 Euro per person for 3 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 4* hotel
- 120 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 4* hotel

At your request, you can stay longer in Ohrid, Macedonia. Every day of stay longer before or after the festival has to be paid between 20-35 euro/per person for accommodation at the selected hotel category… We can also arrange a full board hotel service!

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 10€/person/day),
- Half-board hotel accommodation
- Welcome cocktails with the leaders of the groups
- Tourist guides for sightseeing of the town
- Souvenir and gift for each group
- Professional stage, sound and light equipment during the festival events
- Certificate for attendance
- Drinks during the performance
- For 23 dancers 1 free of charge

Participation Fee does not include:

- Transport
- Optional Programs
- Insurance
- What is not specified in the above mentioned “the fee includes”

Organizers keep the right to change the program of the festival. After Groups arrival in Hotel will be given a detailed program of the festival and each group will have a guide during the 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 supplied after your confirmation of participation.

The invitation letter will be provided if needed.