WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

We are pleased to INVITE folklore groups, modern dance ensembles, choirs, majorette teams, and orchestras from all over the world to participate in the International Festival of Dance, Music, and Culture, taking place from April 22 – 26, 2026. This festival provides a unique platform for cultural exchange, artistic expression, and international friendship.

PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

The festival welcomes folk dance, modern dance, choirs, majorettes, and orchestras. Each country may participate with one group per category. There is no age limit for dancers. Groups are requested to bring their national flags. Each performance should last between 5–10 minutes, and music can be performed live or via USB. A list of participants—including dancers, musicians, leaders, and drivers with ages and genders—must be submitted by March 1, 2026. Participation fee is €195 per person for 4 nights and 5 days in a 4-star hotel, all-inclusive. Please note that the festival committee does not cover any fees for attending groups.

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Participants will stay in 4-star hotel accommodations with rooms for 3–4 persons. Each group will be provided with two double rooms at no extra charge. Additional double rooms are available for €10 per person per day, and single rooms are available for €17 per person per day. Three buffet meals per day are included, with drinks provided throughout the stay. Packed or regular meals will be served depending on the performance schedule.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Airport transfers from Dalaman Airport to the hotel and back, as well as festival-related transfers, can be arranged for €600. Groups arriving by their own bus may use it during the festival for trips up to 5 km per transfer.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Day 1 – April 22
14:00 – Arrival at Hotel
19:00 – 21:30 – Dinner
20:30 – Meeting with Group Leaders

Day 2 – April 23
07:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast
12:00 – 14:00 – Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 – Official Meeting with the Governor; two participants and one leader per group in costume; gift exchange
16:00 – 17:00 – Catalog Photo Shoot; two costumed participants per group
15:45 – Bus departure from hotel
19:00 – 20:30 – Dinner
21:00 – 00:00 – Children’s Day Prom (Theme: Red or White) at Club Pineta Event Garden

Day 3 – April 24
07:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast
10:00 – 17:00 – Free Time (Optional Excursions Available)
12:00 – 14:00 – Lunch
18:00 – 19:30 – Dinner
20:30 – Performance Night

Day 4 – April 25
07:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast
10:00 – 17:00 – Free Time (Optional Excursions Available)
12:00 – 14:00 – Lunch
18:00 – 19:30 – Dinner
20:30 – Closing Ceremony and Final Performance
22:30 – Goodbye Party

Day 5 – April 26
07:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast
12:00 – Departure

EXCURSIONS INFORMATION

Participants have free time on April 24 and April 25 with the option to join various excursions. Detailed excursion options will be provided to all groups in the “Excursion Document” upon arrival.