International Festival of Dance and Songs
International Folk Dance and Music Festival “Troya”
Canakkale, Turkey
27 October - 31 October
Overview
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:
- 115 Euro for 3 HB per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day)
- 145 Euro for 4 HB per person (4 nights with 2 meals per day)
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.
- 129 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)
Participation Fee Includes:
-Participation in the festival concerts,
-Professional sound, stage and light equipment.
-Accommodation in 3* Hotels (3-4 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 7€/person/day, supplement for a 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
-Drinks during the performance
Participation fee does not include:
-Transport (for arrival and departure)
-Optional Boat Tour Programs
-Insurance
-What is not specified in the above mentioned “the fee includes”
Dates
- 27/10/2024 - 31/10/2024
Pricing
27/10 - 31/10
- 4 days (3 nights) = 115 € per person
Itinerary
With pleasure, we INVITE you (Folk and Choral groups, orchestras, majorette teams), (children and youth groups) to participate on “International TROYA Folk Dance and Music festival”
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.
Festival Program:
1st day
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
2nd day
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
3rd day
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 with extra payment for the tour guide)
17.30 – 18.30 Diner in hotel
20.00 Second festival evening
4th day
07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
10.00 – 18.00 Gallipoli Tour from Eceabat, Çanakkale (optional) or Visiting Bozcaada island (optional) or free time
19.30 – 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, discotheque with all the festival participants
5th day
07.00 – 10.00 Breakfast
12.00 Departure
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.
-The ensemble should have prepared at least 2 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 is limited (only 3 groups from each country).
-Groups have to send us short CV and min.6 photos of the group by e-mail.
-Folklore groups should have their own transport for arrival and departure.
-For the groups arriving by plane, the festival committee will arrange their airport and festival transfers free of charge.
The invitation letter will be provided if needed.