The International Folk Dance Festival of Tournai was recognized by the C.I.O.F.F. (Conseil International des Organisations de Festivals de Folklore et d'arts traditionnels, status B of UNESCO) in february 1993
In the 24rd International Folklore Festival Tournai participants are next folklore groups:
Argentina : Gran ballet Argentino
Belarus : Khorochki
Belgium : Pas d'la Yau
Poland : Lublin
Serbia : Abrasevic
Turkey : Antakya Academic Folk Dance Group