WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

We invite all children’s, youth, and adult ensembles to participate in the XI International Music & Folk-Dance Festival “DURRES SUNSET,” to be held in Durres, Albania.

The festival aims to bring together cultural traditions from different countries and create friendship and exchange through dance and music, presented in public spaces like streets and squares.

 Festival Information

XI International Music & Folk-Dance Festival “DURRES SUNSET”
Durres, ALBANIA
All Performing Arts
from 139 €
Director: Z.S. & WOFA
Deadline: 25 July 2025

 Participation Information

Eligibility: Open to all children’s, youth, and adult ensembles. Only 3 groups per country can participate. Each group can include up to 70 members, including dancers, managers, musicians, and family members.

Folk ensembles must prepare two folk dances, 10–15 minutes each (with orchestra or USB). Choral groups should prepare a free program of approximately 15 minutes. Groups must submit a short CV and 5 photos of the group and bring their national flag.

Groups are responsible for arranging their own transport for arrival and departure.

 Accommodation Information

Participants will stay at the 5-star Hotel Bonita Luxury Resort, located directly on Durres’ famous sand beach, featuring an outdoor pool, aqua park, and private beach access.

Room options include double and triple rooms, with additional double rooms available upon request for an extra 10 EUR per room per night. Tourist tax is an additional charge of 1 EUR per person per day.

Participation fee is 139 EUR per person for 3 nights with 2 meals per day, or 184 EUR per person for 4 nights with 2 meals per day. Groups can extend their stay for 49 EUR per person per night on a half board basis.

For every 24 participants, one spot is free of charge.

Festival organizers also provide souvenirs, group certificates, welcome reception, drinks during performances, free parking, and promotional coverage.

 Program Information

Day 1
13:00 – Arrival in Durres, hotel check-in, and beach time.
18:00–19:00 – Buffet dinner at the hotel.
21:00 – Welcome meeting.

Day 2
09:00–10:00 – Buffet breakfast.
11:00–15:00 – Guided sightseeing tour of Durres.
18:00–19:00 – Buffet dinner at the hotel.
19:30–23:00 – Parade on the main street leading to the square for the festival evening.

Day 3
09:00–10:00 – Buffet breakfast.
10:30–15:00 – Optional beach time or Kruje excursion.
18:00–20:00 – Buffet dinner at the hotel.
21:00 – Gala evening with short performances from each group (5-minute presentation). Awards and certificates presented to all participants.

Day 4
09:00–10:00 – Buffet breakfast.
10:30–15:00 – Beach time or optional excursion to Kruje.
17:00–18:00 – Buffet dinner at the hotel.
21:00 – Free time.

Day 5
09:00–11:00 – Buffet breakfast and departure.

 Additional Information

Health insurance is the responsibility of each group; first aid will be available onsite.

 Excursions Information

BERAT – UNESCO Full-Day Tour (15 guests required)
Hotel pick up/drop off, transport, raki shot, certified guide. Visit Berat Castle, Onufri Museum (optional), Ethnographic Museum (optional), Bachelors & King Mosque, Halveti Tekke, walking tour, coffee break, optional lunch, and explore Kala neighborhood.

KRUJA Half-Day Tour (15 guests required)
Hotel pick up/drop off, transport, certified guide. Visit Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar, Skanderbeg Museum (optional), Ethnographic Museum (optional), walking tour, free time for lunch.

TIRANA & KRUJA Full-Day Tour (15 guests required)
Hotel pick up/drop off, transport, certified guide. Visit Mother Teresa Square, Clock Tower, Et’hem Bey Mosque, Skanderbeg Square, Bunk’Art 2 (optional), Kruja Castle, Old Bazaar, Skanderbeg Museum (optional).

TIRANA Half-Day Tour (15 guests required)
Hotel pick up/drop off, transport, certified guide. Visit Mother Teresa Square, Bllok Area, Clock Tower, Et’hem Bey Mosque, Skanderbeg Square, History Museum (optional), Bunk’Art 2 (optional). Walking tour and optional museum visits.

Divjakë-Karavasta National Park Full-Day Tour (15 guests required)
Hotel pick up/drop off, boat, transport, all entry tickets, certified guide. Visit the National Park, 360° Wooden Observation Tower, Karavasta Lagoon by boat, Butterfly Museum, and free time to relax in nature.