WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

We are pleased to invite folklore groups, dance ensembles, and cultural performance troupes from around the world to participate in the International Festival in Anzio, Italy. This event celebrates cultural diversity through performance, music, and artistic exchange, offering an opportunity to showcase your heritage and connect with fellow artists in a beautiful coastal city. 

 PARTICIPATION INFORMATION

Eligibility: Open to folklore groups, dance ensembles, and cultural performance troupes of all categories. There is no age limit.

Performance Requirements: Groups must perform 5–15 minutes of choreography. Music must be submitted in MP3 format before the event. Final confirmation of program details is required 48 hours before approval.

Concert Program: Main performance of 15–20 minutes, including a piece representing the group’s national culture. Additional showcase of 10 minutes for selected groups. Gala concert with one piece representing each group.

Application Requirements: Completed application form, brief biography of the group and conductor, advertising photo of the group and conductor, and performance links or recordings.

Participation Fees: Full Package €180 per person, including accommodation, meals, and festival access. Groups without a package €25 per person. Companion tickets €20 per person. Mandatory residence tax €20 per person. Insurance not included.

Additional Notice: MP3 music files must be submitted before the festival. Once the choreography program is confirmed, all fees must be paid in full. A 10% guarantee fee is required upon approval (deducted from the final payment). Groups arranging independent accommodation must pay a 4x higher participation fee.

 ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Included in the Full Package (€180 per person): 3 nights in a 3 or 4-star hotel in Anzio, triple rooms (double room surcharge €5 per person per night), continental breakfast, participation fees and companion tickets, organizational costs and professional assistance, and invitation letter.

Not Included: Mandatory residence tax (€20 per person), insurance (required for all participants), optional excursions.

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

Day 1: Arrival and hotel check-in, welcome walk along Anzio’s beaches, free evening to explore the town’s streets, overnight in Anzio.

Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel, optional tour of Rome (self-guided or organized), sightseeing opportunities including Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Vatican City, and more, free time to enjoy local cuisine, overnight in Anzio.

Day 3: Breakfast at the hotel, festival performances, cultural exchange and relaxation, overnight in Anzio.

Day 4: Breakfast at the hotel, check-out and departure.

Awards and Prizes: Grand Prix with a gold-plated statuette and cash prize, plaques for club directors, certificates of appreciation for all participants.

Additional Information: The festival reserves all rights to performance recordings and media content for promotional use. The organizers may modify the schedule if necessary.

 EXCURSIONS INFORMATION

Rome Sightseeing Tour (Optional): Explore Rome through a self-guided or organized tour, including the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Vatican City, and the Pantheon. Free time to experience Italian cuisine and vibrant city life.