International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Sicily
Sicily, Taormina, Italy
23 May - 25 May
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Sicily
Sicily, Taormina, Italy
23 May - 25 May
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Sicily
Sicily, Taormina, Italy
23 May - 25 May
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Sicily
Sicily, Taormina, Italy
23 May - 25 May
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Sicily
Sicily, Taormina, Italy
23 May - 25 May
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Sicily
Sicily, Taormina, Italy
23 May - 25 May
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Sicily
Sicily, Taormina, Italy
23 May - 25 May
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Sicily
Sicily, Taormina, Italy
23 May - 25 May
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Sicily
Sicily, Taormina, Italy
23 May - 25 May
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Sicily
Sicily, Taormina, Italy
23 May - 25 May
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Sicily
Sicily, Taormina, Italy
23 May - 25 May
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Sicily
Sicily, Taormina, Italy
23 May - 25 May
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Sicily
Sicily, Taormina, Italy
23 May - 25 May
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Sicily
Sicily, Taormina, Italy
23 May - 25 May
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Sicily
Sicily, Taormina, Italy
23 May - 25 May
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Sicily
Sicily, Taormina, Italy
23 May - 25 May
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Sicily
Sicily, Taormina, Italy
23 May - 25 May
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Sicily
Sicily, Taormina, Italy
23 May - 25 May
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Festival Sicily
Sicily, Taormina, Italy
23 May - 25 May
Overview
Taormina and its surroundings are known as the “Pearl of Sicily”, a truly magical area located on the Sicilian Ionian coast. The mild climate, its panoramic position, its
monuments and the luxuriant vegetation have made Taormina an exclusive tourist resort for people from all over the world. The city stands like on a terrace, overlooking the sea and Mount Etna. Its ancient Greek
Theatre, at the top of the hill, overlooks the Ionian Sea and the natural landscape of citrus groves.
Accommodation
Participation Packages
* 3 nights Package (including trasfers) - HB Accommodation
- The cost of a 3 nights accomodation package, in a 3 Star Hotel, in the Ionian coastal area (provided by the Organisation) is of €260 per person in a twin, triple or quadruple room (half board, drinks excluded).
- Children up to 2 years – Free
- Children (3-11 years) in a room with 2 adults - €240
- Adults – 3rd and 4th person in a room - €245
The above package includes:
1. Accomodation in a 3 Star Hotel (half board - drinks excluded)
2. Assistance by the Organisation Personel, during the entire stay.
3. Festival Registration
4. Tourists Tax
5. Transfers from Catania Airport and back
6. Transfers for the performances
7. 1 free package every 25 persons
* 3 nights Package (including trasfers) -BB Accommodation
- The cost of a 3 nights accomodation package, in a 3 Star Hotel, in the Ionian coastal area (provided by the Organisation) is of €225 per person in a twin, triple or quadruple room (bed and breakfast accommodation).
• Children up to 2 years – Free
• Children (3-11 years) in a room with 2 adults - €175
• Adults – 3rd and 4th person in a room - €180
The above package includes:
1. Accomodation in a 3 Star Hotel (BB Accommodation)
2. Assistance by the Organisation Personel, during the entire stay.
3. Festival Registration
4. Tourists Tax
5. Transfers from Catania Airport and back
6. Transfers for the performances
7. 1 free package every 25 persons
* 3 nights Package (excluding trasfers) - HB Accommodation
- For those groups, who can reach Sicily with their own transport and use their own transport to go for the performances, the cost of a 3 nights accomodation package in a 3 Star Hotel (provided by the Organisation) is of €225 per person in a twin, triple or quadruple
room (half board- drinks excluded).
• Children up to 2 years – Free
• Children (3-12 years) in a room with 2 adults - €205
• Adults – 3rd and 4th person in a room - €210
The above package includes:
1. Accomodation in a 3 Star Hotel (half board - drinks excluded)
2. Assistance by the Organisation Personell during the entire stay.
3. Festival Registration
4. Tourists Tax
5. 1 free package every 25 persons
* 3 nights Package (excluding trasfers) - BB Accommodation
- For those groups, who can reach Sicily with their own transport and use their own transport to go for the performances, the cost of a 3 nights accomodation package in a 3 Star Hotel (provided by the Organisation) is of €195 per person in a twin, triple or quadruple
room.
• Children up to 2 years – Free
• Children (3-12 years) in a room with 2 adults - €170
• Adults – 3rd and 4th person in a room - €175
The above package includes:
1. Accomodation in a 3 Star Hotel - BB acommodation
2. Assistance by the Organisation Personell during the entire stay.
3. Festival Registration
4. Tourists Tax
5. 1 free package every 25 persons
N.B.
* If due flight itineraries, or else if you prefer so, you will have to spend extra nights, arrangements can be done.
* If a group chooses the package with transfers included, kindly note that included in this package/price is one transfer for the group to & from the Catania Airport to the Hotel. No transfers can be made for participants arriving at different times but we can arrange upon request.
* Each group is responsible for airfare/transportation to Catania - Sicily.
* Participating groups should take the Festival accommodation packages.
* The Organisation can create a tailor made programme for a group, according to its necessities, including also excursions or extra lunches/dinners in the Hotel or other restaurants.
* Upon joining the festival, the group will pay a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total amount.
* Extra nights have a cost of €40 per person per night, BB accommodation (bed and breakfast) and of €50 per person per night HB accommodation
- The costs incurred to reach Sicily, are to be borne by each group respectively. During their stay, groups can even opt for optional guided
cultural excursions to popular tourist destinations in Sicily.
- Groups can arrive or depart one day earlier or later, depending on their flight schedules.
Dates
- 23/05/2025 - 25/05/2025
Pricing
23/05 - 25/05
- 4 days (3 nights) = 195 € per person
Itinerary
This International Festival is open for all
kinds of folklore groups. Participating groups will be given the opportunity to perform and share their respective cultures and folk traditions with the other groups and also with the general public, in a
unique and incomparable setting, which the city of Taormina and the surroundings cities and villages has to offer.
The Festival Programme include parades and fixed performances in Taormina and other surrounding cities and villages. During the parades, the groups will perform live with their own instruments.
During the fixed performances, which will be held in the main squares, the Organisation will provide an audio system, compatible with CD’s and pen drives and up to 5 microphones, to amplify any instruments/voices (if required).
FESTIVAL DRAFT PROGRAM
Friday 23rd May
- In the morning, arrival of all groups and hotel accommodation arrangements.
- Depending on the time of arrival, the group can have an optional cultural excursion.
- In the late afternoon, parade / performance by all participating group
Saturday 24th May
- Free morning, or else groups can opt to have an optional cultural excursion.
- Late afternoon, parade/performances by all participating groups.
Sunday 25th May
- Free morning, or else groups can opt to have an optional cultural excursion.
- Evening: Final performances and parades by all participating groups, including local folk groups. At the end of the performances, participation certificates will be given to all groups by the Organisation.
Monday 26th May
Departure of all groups
N.B.
This is a draft programme and can be adapted according to the necessities of the Organisation. The final programme will be issued, up to 10 days before the Festival.
- The costs incurred to reach Sicily, are to be borne by each group respectively. During their stay, groups can even opt for optional guided cultural excursions to popular tourist destinations in Sicily.
- Groups can arrive or depart one day earlier or later, depending on their flight schedules.