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INVITATION

We invite you to join us in the lively and picturesque city of Jesolo, Italy.Jesolo stretches along a narrow strip of golden beach between the Venice Lagoon and the Piave River Delta in Italy’s Veneto Region. Its bustling tourist port is one of the most dynamic in the Province of Venice, and while its wide sandy beaches offer plenty of fun in the sun, Jesolo also provides endless opportunities for day and night entertainment, cultural events, and festivals.

Nearby Venice is known worldwide for its unique urban architecture, priceless artistic heritage, and romantic canals. Venice is considered the most beautiful city on earth and is a proud UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Together, these locations create the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable cultural exchange during the festival in May.

The festival welcomes folklore dance and song groups, vocal groups, instrumental groups, and groups from other art styles such as majorettes, jazz, hip hop, and classic ballet.

General rules:
It is a non-competitive festival.
There is no age limit.
The number of participating groups is limited.
Each ensemble must present a program not longer than 10 minutes.
Ensembles can use live music or music on CD.
All groups must send their music at least 2 weeks before the festival.
Organizers provide invitation letters for sponsors or for obtaining visas for Italy.
The festival will be organized in the main square of Jesolo – Piazza Aurora.

ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is provided at hotels in Jesolo, Italy.

Participation fee (for participants and accompanying persons):
For groups of more than 11 people:
185 EUR – Hotel**
195 EUR – Hotel*** basic
215 EUR – Hotel*** comfort

For individual participants or small groups (up to 10 people):
210 EUR – Hotel**
230 EUR – Hotel*** basic
260 EUR – Hotel*** comfort

Additional costs:
Supplement for double room: 7 EUR per day per person
Supplement for single room: 20 EUR per day per person

Included by organizers:
4 days/3 nights accommodation in 3- or 4-bed rooms with private bathroom
3 days half board (Italian breakfast and dinner)
Support from staff during the festival
Festival participation fee
Free parking for buses at the Jesolo Stadium
For groups of 25 participants, 26th person is free of charge
For groups with over 40 participants, 41st, 42nd, and 43rd are free of charge

Not included:
Optional tours
Transport and insurance
Bus transfers from airports to the hotel can be arranged upon request for an additional fee.

PROGRAM
Day 1
Arrival of groups
14:00 – Check-in and hotel accommodation
18:00 – Technical conference with group directors
19:30 – Dinner

Day 2
Breakfast
Free time for excursions
19:30 – Dinner
21:00 – Opening of the festival and concert

Day 3
Breakfast
Free time for excursions
16:00 – Parade of all participating groups
17:00 – Gala Concert and Awards Ceremony
20:30 – Dinner

Day 4
Breakfast
Departure

The organizer reserves the right to make changes in the program. Participants will be informed in time.

EXCURSIONS
Optional excursions will be provided upon arrival.