Cultural Dialogue on the Same Stage – 8th Edition, Late Summer
Location: Rimini, Italy
Director: R.S.B. & WOFA
Application Deadline: 15 October, 2025
INVITATION
We warmly invite you to join us on the beautiful Adriatic coast in Rimini, Italy.
Rimini, a city famous for its stunning beaches, rich culture, and warm hospitality, provides the perfect setting for an international celebration of heritage and harmony during the festival from 30 August – 4 September 2026.
PARTICIPATION INFO
The festival welcomes folklore ensembles, dance groups, choirs, orchestras, and cultural associations.
Performances are part of the Grand Festival Event.
Each group should bring their national flag and cultural items.
Minimum group size is 20 persons (including bus drivers).
Family members and friends are welcome at the same participation price.
Groups should send a group profile and photos via email.
Each group arranges its own transport. Transfers are not included.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is provided in 3-star hotels along the Adriatic Riviera.
Participation fee:
240 EUR – 6 days / 5 nights with half board (breakfast and dinner) + 1 lunch.
215 EUR – 5 days / 4 nights with half board.
190 EUR – 4 days / 3 nights with half board.
Additional costs:
Double room surcharge 7 EUR per person per day.
Single room surcharge 30 EUR per person per day.
City tax up to 3 EUR per person per night (maximum 15 EUR per person).
Extra night 47 EUR per person per day.
Bus parking approximately 20 EUR per day.
Hotel facilities:
Standard triple or quadruple rooms.
Family apartments available (4+2 beds).
Half board meals are included.
Included by organizers:
One free person for every 26 paying participants.
Official invitation letters for visa purposes.
Organizational expenses and full festival program.
Professional assistance during the event.
Certificates, plaques, and diplomas.
PROGRAM
Day 1 – 30 August
14:00 Arrival and hotel check-in.
19:00 Dinner.
Evening free.
Day 2 – 31 August
08:00 Breakfast.
Optional excursions will be provided upon arrival.
19:00 Dinner.
Meeting with group leaders.
Day 3 – 1 September
08:00 Breakfast.
Morning free.
Early dinner.
21:00 Opening Ceremony and Grand Festival Performance.
Closing Ceremony with awards.
Day 4 – 2 September
08:00 Breakfast.
Optional excursions will be provided upon arrival.
19:00 Dinner.
Evening free.
Day 5 – 3 September
08:00 Breakfast.
Optional excursions will be provided upon arrival.
19:00 Dinner.
Evening free.
Day 6 – 4 September
08:00 Breakfast.
11:00 Departure.
EXCURSIONS
Optional excursions will be provided upon arrival.