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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