V. ST IVAN’S DAYS - AT THE LAKE BALATON
Location: Keszthely, Hungary
Director: K.A.H.&WOFA
Application Deadline: 1 May, 2024
Lake Balaton
The “Hungarian Sea”, is the people’s name for the 50-mile long lake with silky green-yellow water in the middle of Transdanubia. Lake Balaton is one of Hungary’s most precious treasures and most frequented resorts. It is also the largest lake in Central Europe.
The region lying west of Lake Balaton occupies a unique place on the map of Hungary. Being the part of an important region from the point of view of tourism, that of Balaton, it is a favourite destination for both Hungarian and foreign tourists. As for its climate, it is a pleasant place, it may have the most predictable climatic character, and rarely do we have unsettled weather. As for the features of the terrain – it is Hungary on a small scale as tourists can find here gentle hills, extended flat plains, rivers, lakes.
Kes zthely
Keszthely, a city of grand town houses perched at the very western end of Lake Balaton is hands-down one of the loveliest spots to stay, far removed from the tourist hot spots on the lake. You can dip in its small, shallow beaches by day, absorb its lively yet relaxed ambience by night and get a dose of culture by popping into its handful of museums and admiring its historical buildings. Whatever you do, don’t miss the Festetics Palace, a lavish baroque home fit for royalty.
Hévíz
More than twenty thousand years ago nature presented our settlement with a unique treasure. The green heart of Hévíz is the 4 hectare lake, which is the biggest thermal lake of the earth being suitable for bathing. We share this treasure and alongside with it the experience of health with all our visitors. Therapeutical activities are based on 200-year old experience and it is no wonder that the so- called medicinal weight bath was born in Hévíz, which is used all over the world nowadays.
Hévíz and its surroundings are unique in the sense of having specific atmosphere, intact natural resources, cultural values and the hospitality of people living here. The well-known healing effect and life-giving stroking of the lake, a romantic dinner in the line of the wine cellars, a walk under the alder trees in Egregy, the sight of the water-lilies and traditional hospitality mean all together the "Hévíz experience".
Participants:
Folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, music bands from all over the world
The number of the participants is not limited
No age limits
Participation fee:
149 euro per person - 3*** Hotels: Abbázia Club Hotel (https://abbazia-clubhotel.hu/en)
Apartment for 4 persons: apartments have a double living/sleeping area with a double sofa bed, a double bed
Supplement for a 2 bedded apartment is 4 euro per person per day, supplement for
a single bedded apartment is 20 euro per person per day (All rooms have double beds)
165 euro per person in double, triple rooms: Balaton Eldorado Camping Tulip House
(20 km from Keszthely) (https://www.balatoneldoradocamping.hu/tulipan-haz/?lang=en)
Supplement for a single room is 20 euro per person per day
169 euro per person in triple, quadruple room: Hotel Lido (http://www.hotellidobalaton.hu/)
Supplement for a double room is 4 euro per person per day, supplement for a single room is 20 euro per person per day
179 euro per person in double room: Hotel Bacchus (https://bacchushotel.hu/en/)
Supplement for a single room is 20 euro per person per day
139 euro per person in double rooms (all rooms with bathroom): Youth Hostel Tapolca
(28 km from Keszthely) (https://tapolcaszallo.hu/index.php/galeria)
Supplement for a single room is 15 euro per person per day
Additional days can be booked on demand (the price depends on the type
of accommodation)
Participation fee includes:
Participation in the festival concert
Accommodation
Half-board
Diplomas, gifts
Organizational expenses
Free entry to the "St. Ivan’s night" programs
Free entry to the local beach
Participation fee does not include:
Transport
Optional programs
Insurance
Tourist tax: 2 Euro/ person/ day, payment on the spot at the accommodation
P Program:
21 June
Afternoon arrival at the Hotel, meeting with group leaders and festival organizers,
discussing the programs of the next days.
Dinner in the Hotel.
22 June
After breakfast optional program, boat trip on the Lake Balaton.
Afternoon pleasant time on the beach or visiting one of the main sight
of Keszhely, like gorgeous Festetics Palace, the Pethő House, Synagogue,
Gothic parish church, Georgikon Grange museum, Balatoni Museum,
Helikon memorial or any other fascinating place in Keszthely. Climbing the Castle
or Szigliget Catle.
Dinner .
Performance at the main square of Keszthely, receiving the diplomas and gifts
Free time, enjoying the night out at one of the open air bars of terraces of Keszthely.
23 June
After breakfast optional program: sunbathing and swimming in the Lake Balaton,
wine-tasting, have a nice walk on the Pedestrian Street, or just enjoying the lake side area
and the pier, visit the Doll Museum, Surber’s Museum of Automatic Musical
Instruments and Phonographs, the Historical Panopticon, Georgikon Farm History Museum, or have a fun trip with the Sightseeing Nostalgia Train.
Dinner.
Free time, enjoying the night out at one of the open air bars of terraces of Keszthely.
24 June
Breakfast, departure of the participants.
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News about festival
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MORE OF 300 PARTICIPANTS ON THE FESTIVAL IN HUNGARY
From 22 to 25 June near the Balaton Lake in the Hungarian town of Keszthelywas held the second edition of the festival "St. Ivan's Day". Five folk dance, singing and music groups from Serbia, Ukraine, Senegal and Macedonia participated in this festival, informed director of the festival.
"Keszthely, a city of grand town houses perched at the very western end of Lake Balaton is hands-down one of the loveliest spots to stay, far removed from the tourist hot spots on the lake. You can dip in its small, shallow beaches by day, absorb its lively yet relaxed ambience by night and get a dose of culture by popping into its handful of museums and admiring its historical buildings. Whatever you do, don’t miss the Festetics Palace, a lavish baroque home fit for royalty.
This beautiful environment made this festival unique, where the five participants group from Serbia, Ukraine, Senegal and Macedonia had the opportunity to enjoy a pleasant boat trip, sightseeing tours, museums during the day and show their art to the locals and tourist in the evenings. The organizers and the city definitely want to continue this festival in the next year." informed director.