International Folklore International Folklore Festival "Nishavski horovod" will be held on 19 and 20 May 2012 Dragoman.

Once again Dragoman is hosting a major cultural event. The beginning was made ​​by the National Cultural Center "Dragoman" and the Center for Culture - Dimitrovgrad Republic of Serbia in 2001. The festival is traditionally held prior to May 24.

Date: 25. 05. 2012. - 28. 05. 2012. (4 days, 3 nights)
Participation fee: 80 euro per person (3 meals per day)
Accomodation: student hostels with 1/3, 1/4 rooms
Free over 25 below 40 for 2 person, over 40 for 3 persons!
Date for apply: 30. 11. 2011.
Participant groups should 20 euro per person after
receiving the official invitation, until 20. 12. 2011.
Number of participants: no limited (12-25 year olds)
Number of group: no limited!
Performances: 2-3 (20-25’)

Regards,
Arif Sönmez
Festıval Menager

www.anatolianfests.com www.anatolianfolk.org

Third festival of authentic folklore "Kehlibaren grozd 2012"

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the Third National festival for authentic folklore "Kehlibaren grozd 2012" which will be held on 26 and 27 May 2012

Organizer of the festival is Culture Center "Prosveta-1925" Lozen, municipality Haskovo.

in cooperation with:
National Cultural Center "Izgrev-1921" Mezek
Mayoralty of village Mezek
Municipal Administration Svilengrad
National Association "Dostoyni za Bulgaria"
Atelier for traditional costumes Balkanfolk

The festival is a competition.

Applications for participation in the festival are accepted until May 18, 2012

Hristo Yanakov - Secretary of Culture Center "Prosveta-1925" Lozen, Municipality Haskovo

Application Form

Invitation

Statute

Уважаеми любители и изпълнители на Български народни хора и ръченици,

За втори пореден път Областна администрация – Кърджали под патронажа на г-жа Цецка Цачева – председател на Народното събрание, организира Майски фестивал \"Бъдеще с традиции\" Кърджали 2012. Тази година в богатата програма на фестивала е включено надиграване на самодейни състави от цялата страна. Денят е 26.05.2012 г. /събота /, от 11.00 ч., в Градската градина в Кърджали.
Броят на клубовете, формациите, участниците и тяхната националност е без ограничения. Облеклото на участниците и вида фолклор (автентичен/разработен) е по желание. Единственото условие е да обичате българските народни танци! Без такса за участие! Надиграването няма състезателен характер – целта е да се забавляваме!

Регламент:
- Представяне на съставите с хоро/танц по избор до 5 мин.
- Надиграване на ръченица за майстори
- Общо веселие за „издръжливост”
Музикалният съпровод да бъде осигурен на CD и изпратен до 10 май 2012 г. на адрес:
Гр. Кърджали
Бул. България 41
Областна администрация – Кърджали
За Майски фестивал „Бъдеще с традиции – Кърджали 2012”

Заявка за участие:
1. Заявки за участие (по приложения образец) се приемат до 30.04.2012 г. на е-mail: may.festival.kardzhali@gmail.com

2.В заявката задължително се посочват:
- населено място
- организация, която представя групата
- име на групата
- ръководител (трите имена, имейл и телефон за обратна връзка)
- брой участници
- наименование на хорото, с което ще се представя групата
- имената на участниците, соито ще представят групата в надиграването на ръченица

3. Заявка за включване в панорамна туристическа обиколка на Кърджали на 27.05.2012 г. (неделя). Важно! Местата са ограничени и заявки се приемат до изчерпването им. Включените участници ще бъдат уведомени лично от организаторите.

Регистрация
Регистрацията на участниците се извършва 1 час преди обявяването на началото на фестивала (т.е. в 09:00 часа на 26.05.2012 год. (събота) в Областна администрация – Кърджали, ет. 1) от ръководителите на групите. Представянето е по реда на постъпилите заявки.
Съставите участват в официалното шествие, което ще започне в 10 часа пред ДКТ „Д.Димов”.

Dear friends ,
We invite you to participate in the The Festival -tour performances in the different Euro parks & city’s for the Laureates of the Festivals and new participants.The Sympathy of Euro Parks(Prague – Berlin – Paris – Nuremberg – Decin). From 31st. of March to 6th. of April 2012 Registration deadline 10th. of January; From 5th. of May to 10th. of May 2012 -Registration deadline 28th. of February; From 30th. of May to 6th. of July 2012 -Registration deadline 15th. of March;From 31st. of October to 6th. of November 2012 -Registration deadline: 20th.of September. FREE ENTRANCY FOR PARTICIPANTS TO PARIS DISNEYLAND!
Non-competitive Festival for the participants from 9 to 18 years in the groups of at least 21 participants, including a minimum of 10 performers is held in the following categories: Choreography – groups (folk -ethnic dance, classic – neo-classic dance, Modern Jazz, Tap, Variety Dance, formation in Ballroom & Latin-American dance , disco dance large and small formation, Hip-Hop, Acrobatic Dance ); Musical Theatres Singing (folk, academic, variety, jazz, pop) – groups and choirs ; Singing for the students of music schools (folk, academic, variety) – groups and choirs; Folk instruments – groups (large and small), orchestras ; Instrumental music – groups (Chamber Orchestras, Symphonic Wind Ensembles, Brass orchestras and others).
For further information don’t be hesitate to contact us.We are looking forward to meet you in the Czech Republic! Organization board : ENDOWMENT FUND INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF YOUTH - Tatarkova 733/2, 149 00 Praha 4. Сzech Republic Tel: +420 222 240 697, Tel/ Fax: +420 246 037 341 , Fax: + 420 267 911 783E-mail: festival@praha-cz.net ; www.children-festivals.com ; www.plein- air.cz; www.advent-in-prague.cz

Folk dance groups, folk music bands

Date: 10. 06. 2012. - 15. 06. 2012. (6 days, 5 nights)
Participation fee: 145 euro per person (half board)
Free over 25 below 40 for 2 person, over 40 for 3 persons!
Accomodation: hotel with 1/3, 1/4 rooms
Date for apply: 30. 11. 2011.

Regards,

Arif Sönmez
Festıval Menager
Participant groups should 20 euro per person after
receiving the official invitation, until 20. 12. 2011.
Number of participants: no limited
Number of group: no limited
Performances: 3-4 (25-35’)

The Organizer NGO “MAKFOLK” - Skopje, Macedonia is honoured to invite your group to take part on the International Veterans Folk Festival “OHRID WAVES 2012” that will take place in Ohrid, Macedonia.The intention of our invitation is to celebrate life, love and friendship trough dance and music. The Festival light motive is to present the cultural tradition of different countries and regions, and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to get together and create long lasting friendships.

Ohrid an immortal town, a magical hill that links ancient and modern times forever. Ohrid has been a living town for 2400 years, notable for having 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and is referred to as the Macedonian Jerusalem. Through the activity of St. Clement of Ohrid, the first pan-Slavonic university on Europe was situated here. Today Ohrid is a cultural, spiritual and tourist centre. And finally, as the crowning glory of its values, Ohrid and Lake Ohrid have been named a world cultural and natural heritage listed city under the protection of UNESCO since 1980.
Lake Ohrid is one of Europe’s deepest and according to most experts the oldest lake in Europe. The importance of the lake was further emphasized when it was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1979. Feel Ohrid for once in your life and you already know why you will return and why it simply cannot be retold.
On the festival may participate folk groups, modern dance groups, vocal groups, instrumental groups and soloists, as well as groups and performers from other art styles. The Groups should perform approximately 15 minutes either with live music or CD and should have flag and sign with the name of the group for the defile.
During the Festival each Group will have one or two performances in Ohrid and its area according to the program of the Festival. The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the historical part of the city, excursions or simply enjoying on the beach.
The Organization will organize a meeting with the local authorities and a farewell dinner where you can exchange gifts.

The festival fee is 75 euro per persons. It covers organizational expenses, accommodation in a Hotel for 3 nights with 3 meals per day, dinner party on a Boat (3 hours cruise on the Ohrid Lake). On every 25 participants, one person is free of charge.
Accommodation
The accommodation of the participants is in Hotel Galeb, Struga located on the lake coast, with own beach, on a full board basis (3 meals per day). The Hotel is only 10 min walking from the centre of city Struga and only 15 km from Ohrid. If the group shows interest in extending the stay then the group leader should contact the organizers when applying to the festival (full board accommodation in Ohrid, the price is 20 euro per person).
During your free time the Organizer will organize free excursion to the historical old part of Ohrid to visit the most famous ancient churches, basilicas, and monasteries where Saints Kliment and Naum (students of Cyril and Methodus) wrote their teachings and formulated the Cyrillic alphabet.
Every Group will be rewarded with a Certificate for attending on the Festival.
Welcome!

Festival Conditions

Application form

Organized by:

Municipality Jesolo
CST Lido di Jesolo
Talija Art Co.
MAKFOLK Association

The International Children’s Folk Festival “MARE ADRIATICO” will be held for the 4th time in Lido di Iesolo, Italy from 17th till 22nd of June.

Lido di Jesolo, close to Venice, resort with immeasurably beach and many hotels close to sea, accept every year more then thousand tourists from May to November. Fifty km far from Treviso, and only 15 km far from place called Punta Sabbioni from where you can get to square St. Marco in Venice in 30-40 minutes.

General rules:

The International folk dance festival “Mare Adriatiko” is a non-competitive sample of traditional dances performed by folkloric groups. Modern popular music will not be allowed!!!

During the Festival each group will have at least two performances on the squares (big stages) Lido di Jesolo and province Veneto. Groups should perform approximately 10 – 12 min either with live music or CD and should have a flag and a sign with the name of the group for the Defile. All program activities and performances will be held at evening hours with short parades so every day is free for participants to use the sandy beach or visit some of the tourist attractions. After the last performance there will be exchange of presents and diplomas.

Accommodation:

The accommodation of the groups will be in 2** Hotels in Lido di Jesolo very close to the beach and the squares where the performances will be organized. The Groups will be accommodated in rooms with 3 and 4 beds with their own bathroom.

Registration fee for participating on the folk festival “Mare Adriatico” - Lido di Jesolo:

™FB (3 meals per day) = 190€ per person

™HB (breakfast and dinner) = 175€ per person

This is covering organizational expenses and accomodation. On 25 participants one person is free of charge (usually driver or Leader of the group).

In attachment you can find more info about the festival and application form.
Also you can visit our web site www.makfolk.com or send email to makfolk@gmail.com

Festival Conditions

Application form