We invite you to take part in International children’s folklore festival SOFIA 2013, which will be organized from 25 to 27 April 2013 in Sofia.

You can download the Festival rules and the application form below:

The International Children’s Folklore Festival Sofia 2013 will be organized in Sofia from 24 to 28 April, 2013.

The festival aims to present to the wide audience the children’s cultural heritage of different nations through the presentation of traditional folklore music in an authentic and stylized form.

The festival programme will include:

• concerts on open stages and indoor scenes in Sofia / depending on the weather and the region/;
• Folklore animation by children for children in kindergartens and schools;
• Costume road show;
• folklore art fair;
• recreation and sport

Terms of participation:

1. The International Children’s Folklore Festival Sofia 2013 is not a competition.

2. The participation in the festival is allowed to Children’s Ensembles and Groups that have to prepare choreographies or authentic folklore songs and dances.

3. The group has to be accompanied by a live orchestra. Performances based on CD recording are not accepted.

4. The age limit of the participants is 8 to 14 years, with the exception of managers and musicians.

5. The group has to prepare 3 performances lasting respectively 20 minutes, 15 minutes and 4 minutes that will be presented on the concerts during the festival. The Ensembles should be ready to present their country, folklore costumes, games, traditions and customs to the Bulgarian children in English.

6. The group has to participate in all events during the festival.

7. The festival will be filmed by television and recorded on the radio, as participants are not allowed to have any claims for copyright of the photo, video and audio materials.

8. The groups will be allowed to sell their traditional souvenirs and other items which should be announced beforehand to the organizers

9. All groups participating in the festival will receive gifts and diplomas for participation.

10. Transportation costs to Bulgaria, Sofia and back, and during the festival are on behalf of the groups.

11. According to the rules of the International Children’s Folklore Festival in Sofia, children will be accommodated in host families, as each family will host one child.
There is a possible option for hotel accommodation. In this case each participant has to pay a participation fee of 110 euro. Confirmation of hotel accommodation has to be submitted no later than 01 February, 2013.

12. The group should not exceed 25 people, including executives, musicians and drivers. For each person over the limit there is an additional fee of 110 euro for participation.

13.The groups have to arrive after 5pm on 24 April and depart until 11:00am on 28 April. The festival does not accept extra expenses for groups arriving earlier or departing later by the announced times.

14. All participants of the festival must have valid health insurance covering hospital treatment.

Deadline for applications:

The Groups have to submit their application forms by January 02, 2013 by sending a completed form to the organizers; history of the group and advertising materials; photos to be used in the Festival advertisement; DVD recorded performance that will be presented at the Festival.

The application form can be downloaded on www.festivalsofia.com

The selected participants will be notified in writing by February 02, 2013

ORGANIZER
Association “International Children’s Folklore Festival Sofia”

Organizing Committee of the Association:
Boris Filchev - President

MEMBERS
Milena Tsankova
Ivaylo Parvanov

CO- ORGANIZER
Children’s Dance Ensemble ”Zornitsa” – SOFIA

OFFICE OF ORGANIZATION:
BULGARIA, Sofia 1113
Geo Milev, bl. 149, ent. 3, Apt. 28
tel: +359888210823 , +359889927697
e-mail: festivalsofia@gmail.com
web: www.festivalsofia.com

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St Petersburg welcomes the choirs, dance groups and folklore ensembles from all over the world; your songs and dances will contribute to a sunny atmosphere in St. Petersburg for professional dialogue to share experiences and repertoire.
April 26 - 29, 2013

The Festival is held by Committee for Culture of St.Petersburg City Administration and “Inter Aspect” Centre of International Cooperation, under the aegis of the St Petersburg State University of Culture and Arts. We are proud of being a partner of the European Association of Folklore Festival (EAFF).
The folk groups and dance ensembles of many styles are eligible to join the Festival either as non-competitive participating in all the performances of the festival, or as competitive ensembles.
For any further information please do not hesitate to contact us!
http://interfestplus.ru/sdf
e-mail: super-dance10@mail.ru
DEADLINE FOR SENDING IN APPLICATIONS FOR THE FESTIVAL is February 01, 2013

Application form

Rules of Super Dance 2013

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We are inviting you to come to the International Folk festival in
Paris
from 26 - 29 April 2013

26 April - Arrival of the group in Paris in the morning... Panoramic tour of the city, the first walk and exploring the city...Check into the hotel. ... Accommodation of the group. After a short rest and break, going by underground to Quartier Latin and introduction to the bohemian district of the city... A walk in the Ile de la Cite to the Palais de Justice and Notre - Dame … Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

27 April - Breakfast. After breakfast optional visit to the magnificent palace of Versailles from the sixteenth century, which was the residence of King Louis XIV, who was also called – the King of Sun. Visiting the most famous castle in the world, a perfect example of French baroque, which was built for the enjoyment of the kings of France... Walk through the beautiful elegant parks... Return to Paris.
Preparations for the performance. Sound check. A cocktail for the Presidents and ensemble representatives!
The performance of the cultural-artistic societies. Awarding of diplomas. Overnight stay.

28 April – Breakfast. After breakfast continued tour of Paris: Montparnasse Tower (optional entry), Les Invalides, Champ - de - Mars, Alexander III Bridge, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Trocadero Square, Moulen Rouge, Montmartre, basilica Sacre - Couer, Place du Tertre, Opera Garnier… In the evening the optional one-hour Seine River cruise by panoramic boat is provided and followed by an optional visit to Eiffel Tower, with a panoramic view of Paris at night…... Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

29 April – Breakfast. Leaving the hotel. Last day in Paris you can use for an optional visit to the famous EURO DYSNEYLAND PARK. A large number of attractions for all ages … Visit the unique entertainment park in Europe with unlimited enjoyment in all the attractions and attending show programs, as well as a special parade… Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy in a fantastic and memorable fun. Or, spend this day exploring the many cultural sites, as well as shopping in Paris, where you can take advantage of free time to experience the magic of Parisian streets full of exclusive department stores… Leaving beautiful Paris till next year !!!!!!!!!


Participation fee is:
115 euros – in the hotels like Etap** and Ibis **
135 euros – in the hotels like Quality Rosny ***, Interhotel Rueil ***, Comfort Rosny ***, Qualys Ruel ***…
(Payment will be made in several installments )

The cost includes:

- Accomodation in the chosen hotel in París based on 3 nights with breakfast in 1/3 rooms (Surcharge for 1/2 room is 5 € per person per night)
- Diplomas
- Letter of invitation
- Free arrangement on each 25th member

The cost does not include:

- There is a possibility of additional charges for the extra day in Paris, according to the hotel 25 – 35 €
- Also we can arange overnight stay in way to Paris and way back from Paris in Italy, Austria or Germany – depend of hotel and date – from 25 – 35 €
- Optional excursions (tours of Versailles 25 € with ticket, the Eiffel Tower 14 – 15 €, the Louvre 15 €, Dyznilend 40 - 50 € with ticket , a boat ride 12 € ..) the cost of all excursions depends on the number of applicants for a trip, ticket prices at the moment, the cost of booking, transportation, guides …
- there is a possibility of additional charges for lunch or dinner in Paris ( 12 – 15 €)
- travel insurance
- tickets
- travel expenses, parking at the hotel, vignettes, tolls...

CONTACT : Arif Sönmez + 905346001879 turkei_iov@yahoo.com

Tanya Dermendzhiyska + 359 885609695 tanyad17@hotmail.com

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We are happy and honored to invite your folk dance group to take part in

GREAT INTERNATIONAL Music & Folk Dance Festival
BELGRADE AWARD 2013.
in Belgrade (SERBIA), 27.april to 1.may 2013.

We invited over 15 international groups to take part in this great cultural event: from Slovenia, Poland, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Croatia, Turkey, Netherlands, Montenegro, Bosnia&Hertzegovina, Greece, Romania, Belgium, Italy, Finland, ...

We do hope that Belgrade festival will connect lots of people from different countries and cultures to present their National Arts and Cultures but also to make more connections between themselves.

We wait you all in Belgrade!

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We are happy and honored to invite your folk dance group to take part in

GREAT INTERNATIONAL Music & Folk Dance Festival
BELGRADE AWARD 2013.
in Belgrade (SERBIA), 27.april to 1.may 2013.

We invited over 15 international groups to take part in this great cultural event: from Slovenia, Poland, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Croatia, Turkey, Netherlands, Montenegro, Bosnia&Hertzegovina, Greece, Romania, Belgium, Italy, Finland, ...

We do hope that Belgrade festival will connect lots of people from different countries and cultures to present their National Arts and Cultures but also to make more connections between themselves.

R E G U L A T I O N S
♫ Great International Folklore Music and Dance Festival BELGRADE AWARD 2013. is being held under the patronage of the Belgrade city / Zvezdara municipality.
It is gathering folk dance groups and music bands from all over the world, who like to meet new people and spend unforgettable holiday week in Belgrade, singing and dancing together.
♫ Festival organizer is CULTURAL & FOLK ART ASSOCIATION ’’Sveti Sava’’ from Belgrade, Serbia.
♫ Festival is competitive and is open for all groups, no age limit. Winners will be awarded by special cups and medals. Propositions of the festival competition will be sent to groups later.
♫ Competition part of the festival is not obligatory, only for groups that apply. All other groups take part in the review night.
♫ There will be 5 winning categories: best performance-dancing, best orchestra-music, best choir-singing, best costumes, best scenery.
♫ Also, there will be some ’’friendly’’ awards: best animation, most cheerful group, etc.
♫ Groups will have two performances at the festival. Each group has to prepare 5-15 min. of quality program. Performances are on the open air stages, wooden and concrete, also indoor (in case of bad weather).
♫ It is not necessary to have live music. It is also allowed to perform using CD, but it has to be of a good quality recording.
♫ Accommodation of participating groups is organized in the 2 and 3 star hotels as well as Belgrade hostels on a half board basis (breakfast and dinner).
♫ Each group will get diploma for the participation to the festival, as well as DVD from the festival after the festival is finished.
♫ Every group will get official brochure of the festival with the presentation of the participating groups, in English.
♫ The group has to bring its national flag and board with the group name for the parade.
♫ Every group must have one English speaking person. Organizer will give an English speaking guide for every group who will be responsible for contact 24h a day.
♫ Number of participating groups is not unlimited and the places will be given to the groups who send their pre-payment first - 20€ per person (this amount is not refundable if the group cancels their participation).
♫ Each group has 1 free place for 25 persons who pay.



♫ The groups have to organize their travel to and from Belgrade.
Date of ARRIVAL to Belgrade 27.04. around noon.
DEPARTURE from Belgrade 1.may after breakfast.
♫ For the groups that are coming by plane, the organizers provide transfers for the performances free of charge.
♫ For the groups that are coming with their own bus there is a free parking place in the hotels area.
♫ Specially,
for the groups that come by plane (airport Nikola Tesla), we can organize bus transfers. Return bus ticket price (airport-hotel-airport) is 15eur per person.
♫ If group needs visa, it is responsibility of the group to arrange it! Organizers can only give invitation letter to groups and can not interfere to visa issuing process and make extra contacts to embassies.
♫ The groups are recommended to have insurance policy for all their members.

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A C C O M M O D A T I O N
All participating groups will be accommodated in a quality 3 star hotels and hostels, located just 5-10min. walk from Belgrade downtown and festival place.

(A) HOSTEL PARTICIPATION FEE
HOSTEL is close to sport center Tasmajdan and Pioneer Sports Hall. It is surrounded by lot of greenery. It is also on a 10min. walking distance to the Festival stage with great variety of facilities:
- 24h reception
- free safety deposit box
- free WiFi zone and internet in the hostel lobby
- free lockers in rooms
- luggage storage room
- telephone line
- free and secure parking in front of the hostel for busses (for the whole period of stay)
- space for practice (inside and outside)
- security key cards room locking
- every day room cleaning (garbage out)
- garden
- non smoking area
- nearby are the bakery, bank, pharmacy, doctor, shopping mall, exchange office, bars and restaurants
- gym, pool, Jacuzzi, salt room and sauna (with additional payment)


90 EUR PER PERSON
 5 days/4 nights, on a HALF BOARD basis (breakfast and dinner – self service)
 4 bedded rooms with bathroom (toilet, shower and sink, no towels)
 plus 3 double rooms for drivers and leaders without additional payment
 payment for additional double rooms, if you need, 10eur per person (for whole stay)
 payment for single room 20eur per person (for whole stay)
 all rooms on the 1,2,3 floor are with balconies
 grounded rooms do not have balconies
 1 free place for every 25 persons that pay
 tax included

(B) HOTEL PARTICIPATION FEE

ALL HOTELS are in the city center, on a 10min. walking distance to the Festival stage with all the facilities nearby.

120 EUR PER PERSON
 5 days/4 nights, on a HALF BOARD basis (breakfast and dinner – open buffet)
 double and triple rooms with bathroom and balcony
 payment for additional double rooms, if you need more than 40% of double rooms, 10eur per person (for whole stay)
 payment for single room 40eur per person (for whole stay)
 non-smoking rooms available on request.
 all rooms have TV with cable channels and telephone line
 safe at reception
 fan on request
 free Wi-Fi Internet in the entrance hall of the hotel
 1 free place for every 25 persons that pay
 tax included
The following amenities are also available to guests (with extra payment):
 underground garage with 24/7 surveillance, with prior reservation
 laundry, ironing and dry-cleaning services
 car washing
 hair salon
 beauty salon
 sauna
 hand and hydro massage
 exchange office, 08:00 to 22:00
 dentist
 slot salon
 Internet centre
 jeweler

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ABOUT BELGRADE
Belgrade (Beograd) is the capital of Serbia, and has a population of around 1.6 million. It is situated in South-Eastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula, at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe and has since ancient times been an important focal point for traffic, an intersection of the roads of Eastern and Western Europe.
Belgrade is the capital of Serbian culture, education, science and economy. As a result of its tumultuous history, Belgrade has for centuries been home to many nationalities, with Serbs of the Orthodox Christian religion making up the majority of the population (90%). The official language is Serbian, while visitors from abroad can use English to communicate.
The climate in Belgrade is a moderate continental one, with an average daytime temperature of 11.7oC. Belgrade is in the Central European Time (CET) zone (GMT+1 hour). Summer time (GMT+2 hours) lasts from the end of March until the end of October. The official currency is the dinar (RSD), but Euros can be exchanged freely. The Belgrade area code for domestic calls is 011 and for international calls ++381-11
You can see all about Belgrade and Serbia at www.beograd.rs,www.tob.rs, www.tos.rs

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International Dance Councill – UNESCO, declared the April 20th as “ World Dance Day” in 1982. The date, which is started to celebrate with a great enthusiasm in all over the world had celebrated for the firs time in Turkey at 2000 in Bodrum.

“Bodrum Dance Festival” is being arranged every year at April 29th. to celebrate this special day will be organised in 2013 as “World Dance Day” in international platform.

The festival which will begin at 27 April 2013 and keep on 4 days long will make Bodrum get together with interesting costumes, dances, musics and different cultures

PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS FOR DANCE

1) Transportation expenses to Bodrum Airport ( BJV ) or to Bodrum bus station and the return transportation to hometown of the groups belong to the participants .

2) The transfers during the festival ( April 27th – May 1st ) for the groups from/ to the Airport / bus station, and between the hotel and festival area, will be provided by the organization comittee.

3) The groups who will come by their own vehicles should get the responsibility of their transportation during the festival. Organization comittee is not responsible about their vehicle management. The groups are responsible about the expenses of the repairement of their own vehicles. According to the things that mentioned above, the group vehicles should be fit into International Transport Specifications .

4) Each group should consist of max. 25 people. The quantity of the dancers, musicians, managers , driver ( for the groups travel with their own vehicle ) should not exceed the mentioned number.

6) The groups are able to stay at the 4 xxxx hotel after the end of the festival ( 01 May 2013). Nevertheless, if the groups want to stay longer, all the accommodation expences after the end of the festival will belong to the groups own and the groups will pay 20€ ( Twenty Euro) daily per person. This conditon should be declared before taking part in the festival, the reservations will be done by the organization comittee.

7) The participants should be 16 years old or over.

8) The participant groups can join to the historical and cultural trips,which will be organization comittee, outside the performance hours.

9) The Participants should take place in every activities, which fall with in the program. During the festival all the groups are under the responsibility of the group leaders.

10) The participant groups have to acquire their own accident insurance and every kind of emergency and health insurances. And the groups are obliged to declare the insurance documents to the organization comittee before the festival.

11) The group leaders are responsible of the behaviours of their groups, and the damages which can exist at the festival area and the hotel rooms by their own group. Hereupon a contract will be sent to the invited groups and the groups will be asked to sign the contract.

12) Each group should have 2 different shows and costumes. The groups will be on stage for once in every performance and the duration for the performance will be 8 – 12 min. During the festival, each group will perform 2 or 3 times.

13) Joining to cortege march and to festival exhibitions with the costume for the groups is obligatory. The costumes should be suitable to the stage costume, traditional costumes or to the performed dance.

14) For the cortege march at Bodrum streets; the groups should bring their own country flags ( 100 x 150 cm.) or thy can bring their own organization’s pennants.

15) The groups can use live music or CD during their performance or the cortege march. But if they will use live music, they should inform the comittee about the equipments they will need ( microphones, technical equipments, etc. ) before the festival.

16) As participation fee, 75€ per person will be taken from the groups.


ORGANIZATION COMITTEE

1) During the festival the organization comittee will arrange the breakfast, lunch and dinner and their accordance to the festival program.

2) The Organzation comittee holds the rights of taking pictures of the performances, video, tv and the radio publishing.

3) Organization comittee has the right of publishing and the delivery of every kind of Festival Documents. If the groups do not join after signing the participation contract; Bodrum Dance Club holds the rights to declare the situation and apply to the other organizations around the world.

4) Festival program, participant countries and the hotel list will be anounced at the date of 01 March 2013.

5) 100 litres of gasoline will be given to the participants groups which join with their own buses by the organization comittee, at the end of the festival.

turkei_iov@yahoo.com

Gürol ALPEREN
Organization Comittee Technical Advisor



Arif SÖNMEZ
Festıval Organısator
Anatolıan Folk Dance group & organısatıon

www.anatolianfolk.org

turkei_iov@yahoo.com

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