WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

EVENT DETAILS

• Dates: August 21 – August 25, 2025
• Location: Budva, Montenegro
• Application Deadline: June 15, 2025

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

• Open to folk ensembles, modern dance groups, choral groups, orchestras, brass bands, majorette teams (for children, youth, and adults).
• Participants from Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Ukraine, Turkey, Serbia, Bosnia, Romania, Slovenia, Italy, Sweden, Moldova, Armenia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Hungary, and more.
• Non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances.
• Maximum of 100 participants per group (including dancers, musicians, and managers).
• Each group must prepare two dances (10-15 minutes each) with USB or live orchestra.
• Groups must provide:

• A short CV, 3 photos, and a video link showcasing their performances.
• Their national flag.
• Own transport for arrival and departure is required.

FESTIVAL PROGRAM

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL & WELCOME

• 13:00 – Arrival in Budva, hotel check-in, free time for swimming and relaxation.
• 19:00 – 21:00 – Dinner at the hotel.
• 21:00 – Welcome reception with group leaders.

DAY 2 – CITY TOUR & FESTIVAL OPENING

• 09:00 – 11:00 – Breakfast.
• 11:00 – 14:00 – Budva sightseeing tour.
• 18:00 – 19:00 – Dinner at the hotel.
• 20:00 – 23:00 – Parade through the Old Town & Festival Opening:

• Welcome speech.
• Open-air performances.
• Fireworks and group dancing.

DAY 3 – OPTIONAL TOURS & WORKSHOPS

• 09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast.
• 10:00 – 18:00 – Optional tours:

• Visit to Kotor, Herceg Novi, Dubrovnik (Croatia).
• Boat tour to Sveti Stefan.
• Aqua park visit.
• 18:00 – 20:00 – Dinner at the hotel.
• 20:00 – 22:00 – Workshop: Learning different dances (optional) or free time in the city.

DAY 4 – EXCURSIONS & NIGHTLIFE

• 09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast.
• 10:00 – 18:00 – Optional tours (same as Day 3).
• 18:00 – 20:00 – Dinner at the hotel.
• 21:00 – 00:00 – Nightclub visit (optional).

DAY 5 – DEPARTURE

• 08:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast.
• 11:00 – Departure of participants.

OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL DAYS:

• Beach excursions, city tours, and farewell parties available upon request.

PARTICIPATION FEE

• €137 per person (3 nights / 4 days, 2 meals per day)
• €176 per person (4 nights / 5 days, 2 meals per day)
• €219 per person (5 nights / 6 days, 2 meals per day)

INCLUDED IN THE PARTICIPATION FEE

• Accommodation at Hotel Knezevic, Hotel Pod Lipa, Hotel Budva 219, Hotel Palma.
• 2 meals per day (breakfast and dinner).
• 2/2 rooms for drivers and group leaders (extra €10 per night per person for additional 2/2 rooms).
• Festival souvenirs and gifts.
• Welcome cocktail for leaders.
• Certificates of participation.
• Refreshments during performances.
• Festival promotion through posters, social media, flyers.

NOT INCLUDED

• Montenegro tourist tax & insurance (€1.50 per person per day).
• Optional excursions & nightclub visits.
• Additional days (€42 per person per day, half board).
• Transport & transfers from airports (Tivat or Podgorica).

INSURANCE & ADDITIONAL INFO

• Groups must have their own travel and health insurance.
• First aid & medical support available, but medical costs must be covered by participants.
• Detailed festival schedule will be provided upon arrival.
• After the festival, video links and photos will be sent to participants.
• Limited availability – only 10-12 ensembles (400 participants max).

PAST PARTICIPATION STATISTICS 

• 2015: 434 participants from 11 countries.
• 2016: 512 participants from 12 countries.
• 2017: 400 participants from 11 countries.
• 2018: 400 participants from 13 countries.
• 2019: 400 participants from 13 countries.