International Festival of Dance and Songs

International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Ohrid Lake”

Ohrid, Macedonia

09 August - 13 August

Overview

Ohrid City is the perfect place where people from all around the world will gather together to present their folklore and show 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..

Lake Ohrid rightly deserves the name “Macedonia’s freshwater sea”. It haves crystal clear water in the color of sky blue. Actually, because of its size, this lake gives an impression of being a sea. With its unique flora and fauna, the lake is one of the largest biological reserves in Europe.

Accommodation

Participation Fee:

Apartments Nikola, Apartments Liljana, Aparments De Lux

88 Euro per person for 3 half-boards 2 meals per day) in Villas & Apartments.
115 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in Villas & Apartments.

Hotel Cingo, Hotel Desaret, Hotel Klimetica, Hotel Ambasadar, Hotel Biser

109 Euro per person for 3 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 3* hotel
139 Euro per person for 4 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 3* hotel

Hotel Mizo, Hotel Prestige, Hotel Pela, Fantastik

119 Euro per person for 3 half-boards (2 meals per day) in 4* hotel
149 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 28-38 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 15 €/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
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”

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.

THE NUMBER OF SEATS IS LIMITED!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 17th of July 2023

Dates

09/08/2024 - 13/08/2024

Pricing

09/08 - 13/08

5 days (4 nights) = 88 € per person

Itinerary

With pleasure we INVITE you (Folk and Choral groups, orchestras, majorette teams), (children, youth and adults groups) to participate on IV International folk dance and music festival "Ohrid Lake" 09 – 13 August, Ohrid 2024.

Mission of the festivals are 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, tradition, costumes and cultural heritage as well as presentation of the foreign folklore and culture in our country.

The participants will have the chance to meet new friends from different countries, enjoy the beauties of our amazing city, learn a lot about the folklore and tradition of other countries and celebrate life, friendship and love through music and various dances, exchange experience and information’s, getting new friendships, get to know new places.

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 application is guaranteed by the advance payment amounting to 10% of the overall cost.
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.

Until 17th of July 2023 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.

By applying you confirm that you accept all festival conditions. All detailed information will be supply after your confirmation for participations.

Invitation letter will be provided if needed

FESTIVAL PROGRAM:

09 August 2024

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

10 August 2024

08:00 – 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

11 August 2024

08:00 – 10.00 Breakfast
11:00 – 17.00 Cruising with boat on Ohrid Lake, Visiting Museum on water and visit most famous tourist resort St.Naum (optional )
18:00 – 19.00 Diner in hotel
19:30 Second festival evening (Optional)

12 August 2024

08:00 – 10.00 Breakfast
10:00 – 14.00 Visiting Struga city with organized guide and the Kalista monastery complex which is situated near to Struga city.
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

13 August 2024

08:00 – 10:00 Breakfast
11:00 Departure

*Festival organizers keep the right to change the festival program!