International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Troya”
Canakkale, Turkey
27 October - 31 October
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Troya”
Canakkale, Turkey
27 October - 31 October
International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Troya”
Canakkale, Turkey
27 October - 31 October
Overview
Çanakkale- Gateway to the history of Troy and Gallipoli
Çanakkale with its long and blue flag beaches is one of the most important and attractive tourism centers located at the beginning of the Aegean Sea.
Çanakkale, with its natural wonders and historical riches, is one of the unique cities in the world where the ancient city of Troy was destroyed and rebuilt many times. Alxandria Troas, the largest ancient city in Anatolia, accepted as the capital of his empire by Emperor Constantine; Assos, where Aristotle, one of the most important philosophers of history, spent
a part of his life; Apollo Smintheus Sanctuary; Parion near Biga Kemer; Neandreia, where the Aiolia Temple was once located; The Zeus Altar, which Homer mentions in the world famous Iliad; Babakale, Çimenlik and Kilitbahir castles; The Gallipoli Peninsula was one of the bloodiest battles of the 20th century; historic Gallipoli town; Turkey's largest island of Gokceada; Bayramiç Ayazma with its natural beauty; Bozcaada, famous for its crystal waters and its wines, which are among the 10 best islands of authentic Europe.
Accommodation
PARTICIPATION FEE:
- 125 Euro for 3 HB per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day)
- 165 Euro for 4 HB per person (4 nights with 2 meals per day)
1. It covers hotel accommodation (leaders and drivers in 2 double rooms and others in triple and quadruple rooms) with 2 meals per day in Basic HOTELS in Çanakkale, Turkey.
- 135 Euro for 3 HB per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day)
- 175 Euro for 4 HB per person (4 nights with 2 meals per day)
2. It covers hotel accommodation with 2 meals per day in Advanced HOTEL cattegories in Canakkale, Turkey.
- Addition day can be booked for 30-40 euro/person/day
- DISCOUNT: For every 25th participant, 1 participant is free of charge
PARTICIPATION FEE INCLUDES:
- Participation in the festival concerts
- Invitation letter
- Professional sound, stage and light equipment.
- Accommodation in selected hotel cattegories (3-4 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 7€/person/day, supplement for single room is 15 €/person/day),
- Half Board hotel accommodation
- Welcome cocktails with the leaders of the groups
- Souvenir and gift for each group
- Certificate for attendance
PARTICIPATION FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Transport (for arrival and departure)
- Optional Excursions
- Insurance and city tax
- What is not specified in the above mentioned “the fee includes”
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
- 27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025
Pricing
27/10 - 31/10
- 5 days (4 nights) = 125 € per person
Itinerary
With pleasure we INVITE you (Folk and Choral groups, orchestras, majorette teams), (children and youth groups) to participate on VI “International TROYA Folk Dance and Music festival” 27-31 October 2025 Çanakkale, Turkey.
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
General rules for participation:
- In the festival can participate folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs and music bands from all over the world.
- Non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances, choral groups, majorette teams, orchestras, brass bands festival.
- Ensemble should have prepared at least 2-3 dances, 08-12 minutes each with USB or orchestra.
- Folklore groups should take a flag of their country and minimum 4 gifts for the municipality visits and organizers.
- 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).
- Groups have to send us short CV and min.6 photos of the group by e-mail.
- Until 21st of September 2025 each group should send the list of participants, name/surname, sex, date of birth and passport number.
- Folklore groups should have their own transport for arrival and departure
DRAFT PROGRAM:
27 October 2025
- 14.00 Arriving in Çanakkale, hotel accommodation after the meeting with the festival representatives and free time
- 18.00 – 20.00 Diner in hotel
- 21.00 Welcome reception with the leaders of the groups
28 October 2025
- 7.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 10.00 – 14.00 Visiting Canakkale city, Cordon of the city and ancient Aynali Carsi Bazar with organized guide (optional) or free time
- 15.00 – 15.30 Visiting Municipality of the city, with few representatives and leaders of each group.
- 17.00 – 18.00 Diner in hotel
- 19.00 – 21.00 Official opening of the festival with “Ensemble Parade” and official festival event
- Welcome Speech
- Open air performance
29 October 2025
- 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 10.00 – 13.00 Tour of Troy the mysteries of ancient city - sightseeing or free time for individual activities (optional - extra)
- 17.30 – 18.30 Diner in hotel
- 20.00 Second festival evening
30 October 2025
- 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 10.00 – 18.00 Gallipoli Tour from Eceabat, Çanakkale (optional) or Visiting Bozcaada island (optional - extra) or free time
- 19.30 – 20.30 Diner in hotel
- 21.00 Closing ceremony of the festival, presents for ensembles by organizer, exchange presents between leaders of ensembles and final party with all participants, discotheque with all the festival participants and workshop..
31 October 2025
- 07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
- 11.00 Departure
Things to do
Çanakkale Martyrs Monument
Çanakkale Martyrs Memorial, also known as Çanakkale Sehitleri Aniti, is a historic landmark in the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey. The memorial is dedicated to the soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Gallipoli, which took place during World War I
The Gallipoli Peninsula
The Gallipoli Peninsula is known for its significant role in World War I. The peninsula, which stretches from the Aegean Sea to the Dardanelles Strait. Here is where The Battle of Gallipoli occurred between April 1915 and January 1916. It was a military campaign fought between the Allied powers, primarily Britain and France, and the Ottoman Empire
Hang out on the Kordon
The promenade is known as the “Kordon“ in Turkey, and here in Çanakkale, it is the place to relax with the locals and catch sunset views over the Gallipoli Peninsula. You will find food stalls selling everything from roasted corn on the cob to ice cream (dondurma)
The Ancient City of Troy and the Trojan Horse
Perhaps the most well-known site in the Çanakkale area is the ruins of the ancient city of Troy, famous for fighting a ten-year war with the Greeks. However, the most famous symbol of that war won’t be found among the site’s excavated building foundations. The world-famous Trojan Horse, or at least an accurate representation, can be found 35 kilometers north on Çanakkale’s waterfront boardwalk.