WorldFestivalAssociation

I N V I T A T I O N

 With pleasure we INVITE you (Folk ensembles, Choral groups, Ballroom dance teams, art schools, Music theatre, modern dance teams, orchestras and majorette teams), (children and youth  groups) to participate on  “BUDAPPEST ETNO FEST”  from 25 – 27 October 2024  

Budapest is the biggest city and the economic, historic, cultural and touristic capital of Hungary. It is a city on either side of the majestic Danube: Buda, with its romantic streets and alleyways, and Pest, an effervescent cultural center. Budapest is a city of thermal baths, striking turn-of-the-century architecture, classical music, cultural monuments and vibrant nightlife.

PLocation:

Budapest is the biggest city and the economic, historic, cultural and touristic capital of Hungary. It is a city on either side of the majestic Danube: Buda, with its romantic streets and alleyways, and Pest, an effervescent cultural center. Budapest is a city of thermal baths, striking turn-of-the-century architecture, classical music, cultural monuments and vibrant nightlife.

Participants:

Folk dance ensembles, choirs, vocal groups, musical orchestras.

Age: All ages.

Preliminary Program:

The first day: arrival of the groups at destination after 15:00, accommodation, meeting with groups’ leaders, free time.

The second and third day: breakfast, free time, evening performance.

The fourth day: breakfast, leaving the accommodation, returning of the groups to their point of departure.

Participation fee:

3* hotels:

 95 EUR per person in 3* hotel (2 x BB – bed and breakfast; rooms: 1/2 and 1/3; additional payment for a single room is 25 EUR per room per day).

 125 EUR per person in 3* hotel (3 x BB – bed and breakfast; rooms: 1/2 and 1/3; additional payment for a single room is 25 EUR per room per day).

4* hotels:

 99 EUR per person in 4* hotel (2 x BB – bed and breakfast; rooms: 1/2; additional payment for a single room is 30 EUR per room per day).

 135 EUR per person in 4* hotel (3 x BB – bed and breakfast; rooms: 1/2; additional payment for a single room is 30 EUR per room per day).

 Each 26 th  person - FREE OF CHARGE (25 paying + 1 free of charge).

 Bus drivers are included in total number of persons.

 Any group that wants to participate in the festival must fill in the Application form. Approved groups pay in advance 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment. As the next step, the groups should pay in advance 20 EUR per person as reservation, which is to be deducted at the final payment. The groups pay all bank taxes.

The rest of participation fee the groups can also pay by bank transfer before they arrive to the festival or in cash when arrive to the festival.

 If the group cancels participation in the festival less than 5 days before the festival the reservation expenses are not refundable.

Participation fee includes:

 Invitation letter

 Participation in the festival

 Organization expenses

 Diplomas and souvenirs

 English speaking guides for participating groups

Participation fee does not include:

 Transport expenses (if the group comes by airplane, the organizer of the festival could

arrange a bus during the festival at the cost of the group)

 Insurance

 Local transfers

 Excursions

 All kinds of drinks that are not included in the half board

 All other expenses not mentioned in the program of the festival

 Damage that participants make during the festival

Very important:

If you are interested in participating in the festival, please fill in the Application form as soon as possible. You should also provide us with the history of your group, 3 - 5 photos and a video clip or link where we can see performances of your group. It is necessary that all approved groups bring tothe festival the flag of their country and the board  with the name of the group. During the festival, participants will have 1 or 2 performances. All groups must provide their own music, orchestra or

USB/CD.

All participants of the festival must have their own international health insurance. Each group leader is responsible for the behavior of his group in accordance with the hotel policy and program of the festival and all damages during the festival will be at the cost of the group.

The organizer of the festival reserves all rights to video and photos of all participants. Also, the organizer reserves the right to any changes in the program, and participants will be informed on time. By applying you confirm that you accept all festival conditions.

Any group that wants to participate in the festival must fill in the Application form. 

Approved groups pay in advance 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.

As the next step, the groups should pay in advance 20 EUR per person as reservation, which is to be deducted at the final payment.

The rest of participation fee the groups can also pay by bank transfer before  they arrive to the festival or in cash when arrive to the festival.

Number of seats is limited!!!