WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

We warmly INVITE YOU to join the International Ataşehir Dance and Music Festival in Istanbul, Turkey. This vibrant transcontinental city, rich in history and culture, provides the perfect setting for cultural exchange and artistic celebration from 06-10 June.

PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
The festival welcomes folk dance groups, modern dance groups, singing ensembles, majorettes, and choruses (participants must be 13 years old and above).

General Rules:
Performances lasting 5-15 minutes (USB or live music).
All groups must secure their own medical insurance before attending the festival.
Groups should send photos for the application.
Groups arrange their own transport to Istanbul; transfers are available at an extra cost.

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
Accommodation is provided in a 3-star hotel in Istanbul. Rooms feature 2-3 beds, a toilet, and a shower.

Participation Fee:
4 nights / 5 days with breakfast: 165 EUR per person

Additional Costs:
Dinner: 15 EUR/person/day
Lunch pack: 10 EUR/person/day
Extra day: 45 EUR/person

Included by Organizers:
One free leader for every 30 participants; two free leaders for 45+ participants
Guidance service for excursions
Hotel reservation confirmed upon receipt of 20% deposit

PROGRAM INFORMATION
Day 1
Afternoon – Arrival in Istanbul
Evening – Free time, dinner, meeting for group leaders

Day 2
Morning – Breakfast
Day – Excursion: Byzantine historic district (Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Grand Bazaar)
Evening – Dinner, performance at municipal open-air stage

Day 3
Morning – Breakfast
Day – Shopping center or beach time at the Sea of Marmara
Evening – Festival performances at municipal open-air stage, cultural dance exchange

Day 4
Morning – Breakfast
Day – Optional Bosphorus boat trip or shopping
Evening – Performance at municipal open-air stage

Day 5
Morning – Breakfast
Day – Departure from Istanbul

EXCURSION INFORMATION
Optional excursions (extra paid):

Byzantine & Ottoman History Tour: Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Grand Bazaar
Special Bosphorus Boat Trip