International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Summer in Cyprus”
Kyrenia, Cyprus
11 September - 15 September
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Summer in Cyprus”
Kyrenia, Cyprus
11 September - 15 September
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Summer in Cyprus”
Kyrenia, Cyprus
11 September - 15 September
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Summer in Cyprus”
Kyrenia, Cyprus
11 September - 15 September
Overview
Kyrenia- The horseshoe-shaped harbor full of wonders
Kyrenia is a city on the northern coast of Cyprus, noted for its historic harbour and castle.
According to Greek mythology, Kyrenia was founded by the Achaeans Cepheus and Praxandrus who ended up there after the Trojan War. The heroes gave to the new city the name of their city of Kyrenia located in Achaia, Greece.
Kyrenia is a cultural and economical centre, described as the tourism capital of Northern Cyprus. It is home to numerous hotels, nightlife and a port. It hosts an annual culture and arts festival with hundreds of participating artists and performers and is home to three universities with a student population around 14,000.
All this beauties in this beautiful seaside city and lot of fun is waiting for you on our festival. Come and join the best festival experience ever. Travel and dance with us in Cyprus
Accommodation
Participation fee:
Accommodation in Venus Resort Hotel, Famagusta region:
- 135 Euro per person for 3 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 3* hotel
- 175 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 3* hotel
On your request you can stay longer in Famagusta, Cyprus. Every day of stay longer before or after festival has to be paid 45euro/per person for accommodation with half board service.
Participation fee includes:
- Participation in the festival concerts,
- Accommodation in the selected category of hotels (mostly 3 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 5€/person/day, supplement for single room is 30€/person/day),
- Half-board hotel accommodation
- Welcome cocktails with the leaders of the groups
- Souvenir and gift for each group
- Professional stage, sound and light equipment during the festival events
- Certificate for attendance
- DISCOUNT: For 25 dancers 1 free of charge
Participation fee does not include:
- Transport
- Optional Programs
- Insurance and city tax
- What is not specified in the above mentioned “the fee includes”
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 free of charge.
By applying you confirm that you accept all festival conditions
PAYMENT METHOD:
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.
Next payment of 20% for booking of accommodation needs to be sent to the organizer.
Rest of the sum will be paid before the beginning of the festival or upon arrival regarding the permission and agreement with organizers
Dates
- 11/09/2025 - 15/09/2025
Pricing
11/09 - 15/09
- 5 days (4 nights) = 135 € per person
Itinerary
With pleasure we INVITE you (Folk and Choral groups, orchestras, majorette teams), (children, youth and adults groups) to participate on the I International folk dance and music festival "Summer in Cyprus" 11 – 15 September, 2025 Cyprus.
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:
11 September 2025
13.00 Arriving in Kyrenia, 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
12 September 2025
08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
10.00 – 15.00 Kyrenia sightseeing - visiting cultural and historical monuments (Kyrenia fortress, Barnabas Monastery, Bellapais, Salamis ancient city …)
17.30 – 18.30 Diner in hotel
19.00 Ensemble parade and Official festival evening at the square of the city
13 September 2025
08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
11.00 – 17.00 Cruising with boat in Kyrenia (optional) or free time beach time
18.00 – 19.00 Diner in hotel
19.30 Second festival evening
14 September 2025
08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
10.00 – 14.00 Visiting Magusa old town, old fortress, Monastery of St. Barnabas etc.
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
15 September 2025
- – 10.00 Breakfast
12.00 Departure
*Festival organizers keep the right to change the festival program
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.
- The number of the participants are limited (only 3 groups from each country).
- 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.
- 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.
- Groups arriving by plane, festival comity will arrange their airport transfers free of charge.
- Groups should take few presents for municipality visits.
Things to do
Kyrenia Castle
Kyrenia Castle is a large and imposing fortress on the seafront in Kyrenia, Cyprus. It also has a shipwreck museum inside, which contains exhibits about Cyprus' maritime history
St. Hilarion Castle
Located atop the Besparmak mountain range at 732m above sea level, St. Hilarion Castle is an impressive sight to behold. The castle boasts intricate stonework and crumbling towers that blend seamlessly into the rocky landscape
Buffavento Castle
In the scenic Kyrenia area of northern Cyprus, Buffavento Castle stands as a captivating historical attraction. Positioned atop a hill, this castle is part of a trio built for defense against Arab invasions
Kyrenia Harbour
Kyrenia Harbour is the most popular spot in the town for tourists. It's a crescent-shaped port with narrow streets and charming old wooden ships and yachts in its harbour
Alagadi Turtle Beach
Alagadi (Turtle) Beach, east of Kyrenia, is a small sea turtle conservation and research centre with two sandy bays where turtles hatch in summer