International Festival of Dance and Songs
Mediterranean Folklore Dance Festival in Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus
12 September - 17 September
Overview
The coastal city of Larnaka is one of the world’s 20 most ancient continuously inhabited areas.
It is the gateway to Cyprus and a blend of old and new. From its traditional architecture, authentic taverns and local handicrafts to its cultural sites and religious monuments, old Larnaka is an evocative glimpse into a Cyprus past. New and modern Larnaka harmoniously intertwines with these elements of ancient Kition, and offers the cosmopolitan visitor beautiful sandy beaches, a bustling promenade, shopping, advanced infrastructure, and every conceivable amenity. With almost guaranteed sunshine every day, Larnaka is an exciting all-year-round destination that offers cultural events, numerous attractions, activities, and leisure options all of which are very close by.
Larnaka is a place where “They Always Come Back”. We are not only referring to Larnaka’s winter guests, the flamingos, which are visiting the area’s lakes in flocks, but also the visitors of Larnaka who keep returning year after year.
The region has the highest percentage of repeat visitors amongst the seaside areas of the island at 60% - a testament to its broad appeal, which embraces a number of unique features, including many traditional Cypriot experiences.
Accommodation
Participation fee of 260 euros (for each member of the group) per person which you must pay in advance.
150 euros per person as soon as we accept you and 110 euros one month BEFORE ARRIVAL.
The amount of 150 euros are non-refundable if the world conditions about covid-19 or war or any word disasters doesn't allow the organizers to continue with the festival as we will pay that money to reservations of everything we provide.
If you want to bring people just to visit Cyprus and have fun as escorts of your group then they have to pay 290 euros per person.
This sum includes:
• Accommodation, in 2 or 3 or 4 beds rooms apartments or flats or hotels for 5 nights
• 3 buffet meals per day except of the first day 12-9-2024 which will be free for arrivals
• Internal transportation to the venues and hotels
• Transportation from and to Larnaka airport only
• Free entrance to venues and archaeological museums.
• Free mini-Cruise, food on boat, party and diving
• Traditional parties
• Presents and t-shirt
• The leader is free if the group has 30 members
• We can invite one Vip person in every group of 30 participants, as the Mayer of the town as our guest
Whoever would like to book single or double room has
to pay the difference, but on our special hotel price offers. The single room is 45 euros EXTRA per night, per person and the double room is 30 euros EXTRA per night, per person.
If groups decide to come earlier or stay in Cyprus more days, for any reason, they must pay 30 euros for any EXTRA night of accommodation.
Dates
- 12/09/2024 - 17/09/2024
Pricing
12/09 - 17/09
- 6 days (5 nights) = 260 € per person
Itinerary
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION:
- All folklore dance groups, choirs, and band groups may participate (If you know someone who would be interested in joining our festival then please feel free to forward the information to them)
- This FESTIVAL HAS BEEN AWARDED IN 2019 WITH THE EFFE AWARDS AS ONE OF THE BEST FESTIVALS IN EUROPE
- In 2023 WAS CHOSEN FROM THE WORLD DANCING PLATFORMS AS ONE OF THE BEST FESTIVALS IN THE WHOLE WORD
- In 2023, 500 singers, 400 dancers,200 majorettes and 200 bands members participated in our festival
- The organizer is not responsible for providing visas to foreign nationals (outside the EU) that will need them.
- Maximum group members thirty (30), including musicians. Please note that we prefer live music performances not CD) - fI groups like to bring more ARTISTS, it is permitted.
- 4 performances will take place. Be prepared for 3
different 10-minute program, other dances other costumes and 2 outdoor performances at streets and squares only one dance for 3-5 minutes.
- We will be accepting groups from the age of seventeen (17) year olds.
We can organize extra excursions for each group by a small fee for the bus.
Transport to and from Cyprus is responsibility of each group. The Organizing Committee does not undertake this expense air tickets, etc.
The application deadline is 30th of March 2023.