Dear friends ,
We invite you to participate in the THE X.INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL – CONTEST OF CHILDRENS AND YOUTH CREATIVITY „THE CZECH SPRING“ The festival is held from 27th. of March. to 3rd.of April 2013 Krusnohorske theatre of Teplice, National House of Vinohrady in Prague; City Hall of Karlovy Vary, Dresden & Berlin. UNDER THE PATRONAGE:City Hall of Prague, Ministry of the education of the Czech Republic, President of the Usti region. Participants:Children and youths groups and soloists performers at 6 to 25 years take part in the following nominations: Choreography (folk, classical, modern, variety dance, ball and contemporary dance, freestyle, disco, hip –hop, jazz & tap dance) ;Singing (folk, academic, variety) – solo, groups and choirs ;Singing for the students of music schools (folk, academic, variety) – solo, groups and choirs; Folk instruments – groups (large and small), orchestras; Instrumental music – groups , Show program’s - Original genres, Music& Theatrical genres; including fine art students and decorative –applied art studios.
Main events:
• Competition in different categories;
• Opening ceremony with concert of the participants;
• Series of master - classes of maestros from foreign countries.
• Conference ;
• Teachers club ( creative meetings )
• Entertainment for children, meetings with foreign groups, parties, sight- sing of the historical places in the different city’s of Czech Republic and Europe
• Awarding ceremony and gala concert .
FINANCIAL CONDITIONS.The price of accommodation according the program “A” or “B” . Program A: Participation fee for the one participant 20 EUR, Soloist 100 EUR, Program B: Participation fee for the one participant 25 EUR, Soloist 100 EUR
After submitted of the application form, the group receives the invoice for the first advance payment 500EUR, which will be including to the original invoice.
Special prizes: GRAND-PRIX CERTIFIKAT FOR THE 3 YEARS FREE PARTICIPATION IN THE ONE OF THE FESTIVALS BY ENDOWMENT FUND INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FORUM! The 1st. Laureates, will get the free tour to the EUROPE FESTIVAL TOURThe winners will be invited to the summer festival in the South Bohemia!
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

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Български арт и фолклорен център „Нестия” и читалище „Пробуда” – кв. Заножене, гр. Вършец - ви канят на празничен концерт „Пролетно надиграване в град „Вършец”.

Концерта ще се проведе на 13.04.2013г. /събота/, от 18.00ч. в концертната зала на читалище „Пробуда” – кв. Заножене.

Участие в концерта ще вземат групи и състави от София и страната – танцов ансамбъл „Столник” – гр. Елин Пелин; танцов ансамбъл „Бисерче” – кв. Суходол, София; фолк. група „Сияние – кв. Дървеница, София; фолклорно – вокална група „Сидера” – София; фолк. група „Шопкини” – Горубляне; домакините от танцов ансамбъл „Младост” при читалище „Пробуда 1934”, кв. Заножене и други.
И със специалното участие на Любка Рондова и на Джина Иванова от Трамвай номер 5.
Заповядайте! Очаква ви много празнично настроение и емоции!

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“ Aliağa Munıcıpalıty & Ege-Folkart Youth Club “
IV.Intern. Independet World Chıldren Festıval
İZMİR - TURKEY


CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The IV.th. Intern. Independet World Chıldren festıval of Aliağa will take place between 20-25.04.2013
İn Aliağa of İzmir,Turkey.
THE ORGANİZİNG COMMITTEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN FESTIVAL
OF EGE-FOLKART WİLL PROVİDE THE FOLLWİNGS.
1.Accommodation and meals during the festival.Adults in Hotel and the child.will be guested by the families
(to pair of) having children of the same age.
2.There will be receptıon groups at the İzmir Airport until the arrival of the participating troupes.The troupes
Which arrive by bus,will use their own wehicle for the same activities and 200 litres of diesel oil will be given
Them by the committee.
3.An english speaking interpreter for each troupe will be ready.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF FOREIGN TROUPES
1.Each participating troupe is consisted of 35 members,including children and adult.Administrators,teacher
Musicians and other musn’t be more than 8 people.If there is any person besides 8 adults….
2.The children have to be between 10 and 15 years old.
3.The Internatıonal travelling expenses to İzmir Airport and Aliağa.(110 km.)
4.Each troupe is requested to have own insurance covered including medical insurance during the trip.
5.The participating troupes are requested to arrive in Aliağa on 20/04/2013 and depart on 25/04/2013
6.Each troupe should bring flags of their countries with them.
7.Participants are kindly requested to contact Turkish Embassy or Consulate.
8.All of the shows are with live music or recorded music…
9.There will be 3 times gift exchanges during the festival.
10.Partıcıpatıon fee 700 Euro during the festival.
OTHER INFORMATIONS
1.The average temperature during 20/25 April is 23/26 C. And maybe rainly.
2.The healty services at the hospital in our city are extremely good and available.
3.Electricity is 220 volts in Turkey.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVE YOUR GROUP İN OUR FESTİVAL WİTH A LOT OF EXPECTATİON


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Address : P.K 40, 35541 – Denizbostanlısı , İzmir - TURKEY
Tel/Fax : + 90 232 330 00 66
turkei_iov@yahoo.com - info@anatolianfolk.org
www.miaforacamp.gr
www.anatolianfolk.org www.anatolianfests.com

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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

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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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Заповядайте на Срещата – конкурс на лазарските групи - ”Шарено Коило 2013”, който ще се проведе на 26.04.2013г. /петък/ в концертната зала на Дом на културата “Средец” – ул. Кракра 2А, и е включен в Националната кампания “Да запалим и съхраним Огъня Български ...”.

Организатори са: Български арт и фолклорен център ”Нестия”, Дом на културата “Средец”, и с подкрепата на Министерство на образованието и науката, Министерство на културата, Столична община.

Участниците в конкурса ще бъдат групи от София и страната, разделени по жанрове: Автентичен фолклор” и “Обработен фолклор”, “Народни танци”, “Народни песни”, “Народни обичаи и обреди”.

В програмата ще станете свидетели на лазарския ритуал, който е свързан с идването на пролетта.

Компетентното жури ще отбележи най – добре представилите се и ще ги награди:
- Голяма награда ”Шарено Коило 2013”
- Победители във възрастовите и жанровите групи
- За най-млад участник
- За най-възрастен участник
- Награда на публиката

Заповядайте! Очакваме ви!

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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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