International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Lychnidos Square”
Ohrid, Macedonia
10 November - 14 November
Overview
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 say 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.
Accommodation
Hotel Montenegrin, Galeb and Plaza Hotel, Hotel Montenegrin, Vila Fortuna, Aparments De Lux etc..
- 81 Euro per person for 3 half-boards 2 meals per day) in Villas & Apartments.
- 100 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in Villas & Apartments.
Hotel Cingo, Hotel Desaret, Hotel Klimetica, Hotel Pela, Fantastik…
- 89 Euro per person for 3 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 3* hotel
-118 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 3* hotel
Hotel Mizo, Hotel Prestige, Hotel Milenium Palace…
- 120 Euro per person for 3 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 4* hotel
- 140 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 4* hotel
On your request you can stay longer in Ohrid, Macedonia. Every day of stay longer before or after festival has to be paid between 28-40 euro/per person for accommodation at the selected hotel category…
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
-Professional stage, sound and light equipment during the festival events
-Welcome cocktails with the leaders of the groups
-Souvenir and gift for each group
-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”
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.
Dates
- 10/10/2023 - 14/10/2023
Pricing
10/10 - 14/10
- 4 days (3 nights) = 81 € per person
Itinerary
With pleasure, we INVITE you (Folk and Choral groups, orchestras, majorette teams), (children, youth, and adults groups) to participate in the International music & folk - dance festival "Lychnidos Square".
The mission of the festivals is to celebrate special events, to bring together different cultures from all over the world through music, dance, and traditional national costumes of the nations.
The purpose of the festivals is presentation and affirmation of the different folklore dances, traditions, costumes, and cultural heritage as well as presentation of the foreign folklore and culture in our country.
Festival Program:
1st day
13.00 Arriving in Ohrid, 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
2nd day
8.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
10.00 – 15.00 Ohrid sightseeing with organized local tour guides - visiting cultural monuments (Samoil fortress, Antique theatre, Plaosnik, St. Kaneo church)
17.30 – 18.30 Diner in hotel
19.00 Ensemble parade and Official festival evening
3rd day
8.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
11.00 – 17.00 Cruising with the boat on Ohrid Lake, Visiting Museum on water and visit most famous tourist resort St.Naum (optional 8euro per person)
18.00 – 19.00 Diner in hotel
19.30 Closing ceremony of the festival – certificates and presents for ensembles by organizer, exchange presents between leaders of ensembles and final party with all participants
4th day
08.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
12.00 Departure
General rules for participation:
-In the festival can participate every folklore group, 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 is limited (only 3 groups from each country).
-The ensemble should have prepared at least 2 dances, 10-15 minutes each with a 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 a short CV and 2 – 3 photos of the group by e-mail.
-To take a flag of the country.
-Folklore groups should have their own transport for arrival and departure.
Organizers keep the right to change the program of the festival. After Groups arrived in Hotel will be given a detailed program of the festival and each group will have a guide during the festival.
By applying you confirm that you accept all festival conditions. All detailed information will be supply after your confirmation for participation.
The invitation letter will be provided if needed