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INVITATION

With pleasure, we invite you to participate in the XXII International Choir Festival “St. Kliment Ohridski,” taking place from 6 – 9 December 2025 in the historic city of Ohrid, Macedonia.

This non-competitive festival is open to folk groups, choral groups, orchestras, and majorette teams, including children’s, youth, and adult ensembles. The aim of the festival is to bring together diverse cultures and traditions through music, dance, and friendship, promoting unity through shared artistic expression.

 PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

All styles of choral, folklore, and instrumental groups are welcome.
Each group must prepare at least 2 performances, each lasting 10–15 minutes, performed with live orchestra or USB.
Performances will be held in the evening, allowing time for excursions and sightseeing during the day.
Maximum number of participants per group: 50 members, including performers, directors, and staff.
Each group must send a brief CV and 2–3 photos, and bring their national flag.
Groups are responsible for their own transportation to and from Ohrid.

 ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Participation fee:
89 EUR per person for 3 nights with Half Board (HB) — includes breakfast and dinner.

Recommended hotels:

Hotel Montenegrin (City Center)
www.montenegrininn.com

Hotel Apartments De Lux (City Center)

Extended Stay:
Additional night: 29 EUR per person (HB)
Tourist tax: 1 EUR per person per day (additional charge)

Note: Bus parking available. Details provided upon request.

 PROGRAM

Day 1 (Arrival)
13:00 – Arrival in Ohrid and hotel accommodation
19:00 – 20:00 – Dinner at the hotel
20:00 – Meeting with the festival director

Day 2 (Cultural Tour & Festival Evening)
09:00 – 11:00 – Breakfast
11:00 – 14:00 – Ohrid sightseeing (St. Sofia Church, Samoil Fortress, Antique Theatre, Plaosnik, St. Kaneo Church, Bridge of Wishes)
18:30 – Festival Evening – Choir performances in the city (a cappella)

Day 3 (Performances & Excursion)
09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast
11:00 – Singing performance in the church
13:00 – 16:30 – Boat cruise on Lake Ohrid with visit to Museum on Water and St. Naum Monastery (optional)
18:00 – 20:00 – Dinner at the hotel
21:00 – 00:00 – Social gathering or Macedonian evening

Day 4 (Departure)
09:00 – Breakfast
11:00 – Departure of participants

OPTIONAL EXTENSION

Day 4 (If staying longer)
09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast
10:30 – 14:00 – Visit to Struga (Miladinovci House, River Drim, Kalista Cave Church)
19:00 – 20:00 – Dinner
21:00 – 00:00 – Free time

Day 5
08:00 – 09:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – 14:00 – Visit to Skopje with guided tour (Monuments of Alexander the Great, Stone Bridge, National Museum, Macedonian Gate)
14:00 – Departure

 EXCURSIONS

Excursions are optional and provide participants a chance to explore Ohrid’s cultural treasures:

Ohrid City Tour (included)
Visit landmarks like St. Sofia Church, Samoil Fortress, Antique Theatre, Plaosnik, and St. Kaneo.

Lake Ohrid Cruise to St. Naum (optional)
Boat tour with visit to Museum on Water and Monastery of St. Naum