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INVITATION

We warmly INVITE YOU to the International Istanbul-Şile Festival and Competition, set in the unique environment where the vibrant city of Istanbul meets the natural beauty of Şile on the Black Sea coast. This event offers a perfect blend of urban culture and coastal charm for cultural and artistic exchange from 22-26 September 2026.

PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
The festival welcomes folk dance groups, modern dance groups, singing ensembles, majorettes, and choruses (participants must be 10 years old and above).

General Rules:
Performances lasting 5-15 minutes (live music or CD/USB).
All groups must secure their own medical insurance before attending the festival.
Submit group photos with the application.
Performances with live or recorded music are permitted.

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
Accommodation in a 4-star hotel. Rooms feature 2-3 beds with toilet and shower in each room.

Participation Fee:
195 EUR – 4 nights, 5 days with full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).

Additional Costs:
Extra day: 45 EUR per person.

Included by Organizers:
One free leader for groups of more than 30 people. Two free leaders for groups of 45 or more.
Access to hotel facilities: indoor and outdoor swimming pools, game rooms, activity hall.
Cultural activities: Turkish folk dances, musical instruments, Turkish lessons, morning exercises.
Hotel reservations confirmed after a 20% deposit of the total fee is paid.

Competition Fee (for evaluation):
Soloist: 50 EUR per participant
Duet: 30 EUR per participant
Trio: 20 EUR per participant
Groups: 15 EUR per participant

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

Festival program will be announced at a later date.

Available Activities (Included):
Turkish folk dance classes
Musical instrument workshops
Turkish language lessons
Morning exercises
Excursions and walking tracks

EXCURSION INFORMATION
Special Bosphorus Boat Trip: 25 EUR per person.