WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

We are pleased to invite children, youth, and adult groups, including folklore groups, choirs, orchestras, majorette teams, brass bands, and modern dance ensembles, to participate in the XXVII International Dance & Music Festival “St. Kiril & Metodij”, taking place from May 21 to 25, 2026, in Ohrid, Macedonia.

This festival celebrates the Day of St. Cyril & Methodius on May 24 in Ohrid, the city of St. Kliment and St. Naum, who were the students of St. Cyril & Methodius. The festival’s primary objective is to present the cultural traditions of different countries and provide opportunities for groups to come together, establish friendships, and showcase their cultures through dance and music.

GENERAL RULES

The festival is a non-competitive showcase of traditional and modern dances and music. Participation is limited to three folk groups per country. Each group may consist of up to 50 members, including dancers, managers, and musicians.

Ensembles must prepare at least two folk dances, each lasting 12–18 minutes, performed with an orchestra or USB. Performances will take place in the evenings, allowing groups to explore historical sites in Ohrid during the day.

Groups must submit a short CV and photos, bring a flag of their country, and arrange their own transport for arrival and departure.

Participants can arrive by bus or plane. WIZZ AIR offers direct flights to Ohrid Airport. Free transport from the airport to the hotel will be arranged. Arrival via Skopje, Tirana, or Thessaloniki airports (200 km from Ohrid) can also be coordinated. Visa assistance is available on request.

 ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

WOFA offers several accommodation options for festival participants:

To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay, WOFA offers several accommodation options in Ohrid:

Hotel Delago, Hotel District & Hotel Lagadin (Main Suggestion)
Visit Hotel Delago –https://delago-hotel.carrd.co/
Visit District
Visit Lagadin –https://www.hotellagadin.com.mk/

Bed and Breakfast (BB)
3 Nights / 4 Days: 99€ per person
4 Nights / 5 Days: 129€ per person
5 Nights / 6 Days: 149€ per person
Additional day: 26€ per person

Half Board (HB – Breakfast and Dinner)
3 Nights / 4 Days: 110€ per person
4 Nights / 5 Days: 139€ per person
5 Nights / 6 Days: 169€ per person
Additional day: 30€ per person

 Hotel Desaret

Visit Desaret –https://desaret-hotel.macedonia-hotels.com/en/#bkl

Half Board (HB – Breakfast and Dinner)
3 Nights / 4 Days: 119€ per person
4 Nights / 5 Days: 144€ per person
5 Nights / 6 Days: 179€ per person
Additional day: 36€ per person

Full Board (FB – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
3 Nights: 128€ per person
4 Nights: 160€ per person
5 Nights: 194€ per person
Additional day: 41€ per person

 Hotel Mizo

Visit Mizo –https://hotelmizo.com.mk/en/

Bed and Breakfast (BB)
3 Nights / 4 Days: 104€ per person
4 Nights / 5 Days: 136€ per person
5 Nights / 6 Days: 164€ per person
Additional day: 33€ per person

Half Board (HB – Breakfast and Dinner)
3 Nights / 4 Days: 119€ per person
4 Nights / 5 Days: 154€ per person
5 Nights / 6 Days: 189€ per person
Additional day: 36€ per person

 Hotel De Luks Apartments

Half Board (HB – Breakfast and Dinner)
3 Nights: 82€ per person
4 Nights: 109€ per person

Full Board (FB – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
3 Nights: 99€ per person
4 Nights: 129€ per person

 Additional Central 3 & 4-Star Hotels

If you are interested in other options, contact us to arrange. These centrally located hotels offer various room configurations (double, triple, quadruple). Price info available upon completion of the application form.

Extra Rooms Costs:
Double room: +10€ per person per day
Single room: +20€ per person per day

Additional central 3 & 4-Star Hotels: Hotel Plaza (Lakefront Galeb I Plaza), Hotel Internacional (Hotel International), Hotel Montenegrin (Montenegrin Inn).

Festival Organizers Provide:
Free accommodation for one in every 25 dancers, certificates, souvenirs and gifts for each group, disco party with drinks, drinks during performances, festival guide, free parking, advertising of the festival.

Insurance: Personal responsibility and health insurance are required. First aid and medical services available must be covered by the group.
Parking for buses is additional.
Participants may extend their stay in Ohrid at 29€ per day per person HB – special participant price.

Other centrally located 3 & 4-star hotels are available on request.

Extra double room: +10€/person/day, Single room: +20€/person/day

Insurance: Personal responsibility and health insurance required. First aid and medical services available, covered by the group.

Tourist tax: 1€ per person.

Optional extended stay: 33€/day FB, 28€/day HB.

Transfers during the festival, including airport pickup, are organized by the festival. Assistance with visas available.

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

Day 1 (May 21):
13:00 – Arrival in Ohrid, hotel accommodation
19:00 – Dinner at the hotel
21:00 – Meeting with festival representatives

Day 2 (May 22):
09:00 – 11:00 – Breakfast
11:00 – 14:00 – Sightseeing tour of Ohrid
18:00 – 19:00 – Dinner at the hotel
19:00 – Ensembles parade in the old town
20:00 – Official opening of the festival

Day 3 (May 23):
09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast
11:00 – 15:30 – Boat cruise on Ohrid Lake and visit St. Naum Monastery
18:00 – 19:30 – Dinner at the hotel
21:00 – Disco party for participants

Day 4 (May 24):
08:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast
11:00 – 14:00 – Visit local attractions or Struga
19:00 – 20:00 – Dinner at the hotel
21:00 – Macedonian evening party or free time

Day 5 (May 25):
09:00 – Breakfast
11:00 – Departure of participants

 COMMUNICATION STEPS

Step 1 — Apply

Fill out the online application form with your group details.

Step 2 — Confirmation

You’ll instantly receive an email confirming we got your application.

Step 3 — Application Number

Within 2 days you’ll receive your Application Number and required materials list.

Step 4 — Review

WOFA reviews your application and checks availability.

Step 5 — Acceptance

If accepted, you’ll receive an Invitation Letter and deposit instructions.

Deposit must be paid within 10 days.

Step 6 — Secure Your Spot

Send us your deposit confirmation. Your participation is officially confirmed.

Step 7 — Finalization

A WOFA coordinator will guide you through the final steps: participant list, travel details, and performance info.

Important details:

Festival organisers provide a stage for the performance. 

Location where the Festival take place:https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sbo6nL2WPk1iDTxR8

Festival Highlights

See videos of performances on our official YouTube playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8RE8ufsZ314XlMCPlIopR8k-vDOzb4uG

 EXCURSIONS INFORMATION

Day 2: Sightseeing tour visiting St. Sofia Church, Samoil Fortress, Antique Theatre, Plaosnik, St. Kaneo Church, and the Bridge of Wishes.

Day 3: Boat cruise on Ohrid Lake visiting the Museum on Water and St. Naum Monastery.

Day 4: Optional visits to Stara Carsija, the oldest tree (Cinar), Biljanini Izvori, Ohrid pearl manufactory, or the city of Struga.

Additional excursions can be arranged for groups extending their stay.