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