XX International Festival for Dance & Songs “POSTCARD FROM MONTENEGRO”
Location: Bar, Montenegro
Director: S.S. & WOFA
Application Deadline: 1 November, 2025
INVITATION
With pleasure we INVITE Folk Ensembles, Choral Groups, Brass Bands, Orchestras, Modern Dance Groups, and Majorette Teams (children, youth, and adult groups) participate in XX International Festival for Dance & Songs “POSTCARD FROM MONTENEGRO”, in Bar, Montenegro.
The intention of our invitation and the Festival light motive is to present the cultural tradition of different countries and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to get together, to establish friendships and culture presentation through dance and music.The idea of the Festival is to bring the music closer to the people and to present the music on the streets and the squares.The festival is open for folk and choir ensembles, as well as orchestras and majorettes regardless of the members gender and age.
Bar, a charming coastal city in southern Montenegro, is a unique blend of history, nature, and Mediterranean charm. Known as the country’s main seaport, Bar offers both the turquoise beauty of the Adriatic and the green serenity of Mount Rumija. Its Old Town (Stari Bar), set on a hill beneath the mountain, showcases centuries of history with ancient stone walls, Roman ruins, and Ottoman influences. Nearby, the 2,000-year-old olive tree in Mirovica stands as one of the oldest in Europe. Modern Bar combines a relaxed seaside promenade, vibrant cafés, and crystal-clear beaches—perfect for travelers seeking both culture and tranquility.
General Rules:
Non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances, choral groups and majorette teams
Every Folklore ensembles, Choral group and majorette Teams has the right to participate.
Children’s ensembles
Youth ensembles
Adult ensembles
On the festival may participate folklore dance groups, modern dance groups, vocal groups, instrumental groups and soloists, as well as groups and performers from other art styles
The number of participants are limited (only 3 groups from each country)
Each group should consist of most 50 members including dancers, managers and musicians
Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 dances, total program of 15 minutes each with orchestra or USB
The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the historical part of the city
To send us short CV and 2 – 3 photos of the group
To take a flag of the country
Folklore groups should have there own transport for arrival and departure
Accommodation Cost:
135 Euro for 3 HB per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day - open buffet)
165 Euro for 4 HB per person (4 nights with 2 meals per day (Half Board)
199 Euro for 5 HB per person (5 nights with 2 meals per day (Half Board)
Double room is 10 Euro per person per night
Single room is 20 Euro per person per night
It covers hotel accommodation in hotels like Hotel Lovcen in Suto More, Costelo, hotel Adria in Bar, Hotel Montenegro in Canj.
For drivers and leaders will be accommodated in double rooms and other double rooms are additional 10 euro per day per person, additional lunch is 16 euro per person per day.
On your request, You can continue your stay in Bar or Suto More
Price will be 34 Euro per day per person HB
Price is special for the participants in festivals that we can provide.
Festival organizers provide:
for 25 dancers – one gratis
souvenir and gift for each group
Welcome cocktail with leaders
Certificate for attendance
drinks during the performance
advertising of the festival (press release, social media promotion, posters and flayers)
Tourist tax and insurance is 1.5 euro per day per person and it is additional payment.
Free parking
Insurance: Personal responsibility and health insurance are within the other obligations of the groups. First Aid and Medical Hospital will be available, medical services must be covered by the group
Transportation: for groups who are coming by plane, we can arrange transport from (Tivat or Podgorica airport) to Budva. (Paid additionally).
Program Information
Day 1
13.00. Arrival in Bar, hotel accommodation (swimming and sunbathing)
meeting with director of the festival
19.00 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel
20.00. Free time
Day 2
09.00 -10.00 Breakfast,
10.00 -14.00 Budva sightseeing and boat trip to St.Stefan – 10 euro per person)
18.00. Dinner in hotel
20.00 – 23.00 Ensembles parade, exchange presents on the stage
Day 3
09.00 -10.00 Breakfast,
10.00 – 18.00 Beach time Visiting Dubrovnik (optional) or visiting Kotor (optional) or visiting old Bar
18.00 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel
20.30 – 23.00 Presentation in Suto More
Day 4
09.00 -10.00 Breakfast,
10.00 – 18.00 Beach time, free activities
18.00 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel
21.00.- 00.00 Free time
Day 5
8.00 – 09.00 Breakfast
11.00 Departure of the participants
OPTIONAL – If you stay more days…
Day 5
09.00 -10.00 Breakfast,
11.00 – 16.00 Beach time and free activities
19.00 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel
21.00. – 00.00 Free time
Day 6
08.00 – 09.00 Breakfast,
11.00 Departure of participants
COMMUNICATION STEPS
Step 1 — Apply
Fill out the online application form with your group details.
Step 2 — Confirmation
You’ll instantly receive an email confirming we got your application.
Step 3 — Application Number
Within 2 days you’ll receive your Application Number and required materials list.
Step 4 — Review
WOFA reviews your application and checks availability.
Step 5 — Acceptance
If accepted, you’ll receive an Invitation Letter and deposit instructions.
Deposit must be paid within 10 days.
Step 6 — Secure Your Spot
Send us your deposit confirmation. Your participation is officially confirmed.
Step 7 — Finalization
A WOFA coordinator will guide you through the final steps: participant list, travel details, and performance info.
Important Details
Due to the location, a stage is not allowed.
Festival location:https://maps.app.goo.gl/fTdSMkBD6UrBWH198
The official festival program will be provided one month before arrival.
Festival Highlights
See videos of performances on our official YouTube playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8RE8ufsZ3154Go7BFVp8lDE6h4QH-2nB
Excursions Information
Excursions will be arranged upon arrival.
NEWS FROM THE FESTIVAL Published on 20.07.2025
From 11-15 July 2025 in Bar was held XX International Festival for Dance & Songs “POSTCARD FROM MONTENEGRO”,with great success.
At the festival over 200 participants from Slovakia, Poland, and the USA
On the welcome reception with the leaders of the groups on 11 July director of the festival Mr Zoran Strezovski wished them welcome in the beautiful city and explained the detailed program.
On 14 July festival evening was held on the stage of the city of Bar where all ensembles had their performances. Organizers of the festivals were WOFA - World Festival Association
In 2023 the festival had over 250 participants and 6 ensembles from 4 EU countries..
NUMBER OF SEATS IS LIMITED on 250 participants and 8 ensembles!!
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Reviews from the groups:
This festival has review of 9 groups and average estimation is EXCELLENT - 9,5/10