XXX International Festival for dance and songs OHRID SUMMER FEST
Location: Ohrid, Macedonia
Director: S.Z.& WOFA
Application Deadline: 5 January, 2025
INVITATION
With pleasure we INVITE YOU (hildren’s, youth and adults folklore groups, modern dance groups, vocal groups, majorette teams, instrumental groups),(Children,youth,adult groups) to participate on XXX International festival of dance and songs "OHRID SUMMER FEST" 18-22 July
The Festival light motive is to present the cultural tradition of different countries and regions, and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to get together and create friendships and culture presentation trough dance and music.
Ohrid in this period is the best tourist resort in Macedonia. It is the famous tourist place in the region with a lot of hotels, apartments, a lot of traditional restaurants and café, shops, entertainment. Ohrid during the summer period lives 24 hours.
Ohrid lake coast is 35km with beautifully sands beach, tourist attractions and entertainment. Temperature of the water in the lake is 25C degree and it is suitable for swimming, diving, yachting …..
For more information visit www.ohridinfo.mk
Festival program will be held on the main square in Ohrid.
General rules :
- Festival is non competitive and every group has right to participate
- On the festival may participate children’s, youth and adults folklore groups, modern dance groups, vocal groups, majorette teams, instrumental groups. Age of the participants are not limited.
- The number of participants are limited (only 3 groups from each country),
- Each group should consist of most 60 members including dancers, managers and musicians,
- Ensembles should have prepared at least 2 dances, 10-15 minutes each with orchestra or USB.
- For the Choral groups 15 – 20 minutes free program. 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 and excursions.
- To send short CV and 2 – 3 photos from the group by mail,
- To bring a flag of the country,
- Folklore groups should have there own transport for arrival and departure.
Program
Day 1
13.00 Arrival in Ohrid and hotel accommodation, free activities (swimming in Ohrid Lake )
14.00 – 15.00 Lunch in hotel (optional if you have full board)
19.00 – 21.00 Dinner in hotel
21.00 Welcome reception and meeting with leaders of the groups
Day 2
09.00 -10.00 Breakfast,
10.30 -14.00 Ohrid sightseeing – visiting cultural monuments (St. Sofia church, Samoil fortress - 2 euro enters , Antique theatre, Plaosnik,(2 euro enters) St. Kaneo church, Bridge of wishes, exibition Old Ohrid and degustation for rakia and vine - 1 euro per person.)
14.00-15.00 Lunch in hotel (if you choose option with 3 meals per day)
18.30 – 19.30 Dinner in hotel
20.00. Ensembles parade (old town)
21.00. Official opening of the festival
- Open air performance (festival evening)
- Dancing together
Day 3
08.00-10.00 Breakfast
10.30 – 14.00 Visiting Stara carsia, oldest tree called – Cinar, Biljanini springs, Ohrid pearl , old paper manufactory …… shopping ,
14.00-15.00 Lunch in hotel (if you choose option with 3 meals per day)
19.00 – 21.00 Dinner in hotel
20.00 Workshop (learning different dances),socialization
Day 4
08.00 - 10.00. Breakfast in hotel and free activities,
10.30 – 15.30 Cruising with boat on Ohrid Lake and visit most famous tourist resort St.Naum - culture place and swimming in one of the best sands beach located on the Ohrid coast,– (price 12 euros per person, launch packet on the boat),
20.00 – 21.00 Dinner in hotel
21.00.- 00.00 Party with all participants,
Day 5
09.00-10.00 Breakfast
11.00 Departure of the participants.
OPTIONAL – If you stay more days…
Day 5
09.00 -10.00 Breakfast,
10.30 – 14.00 Visiting Struga city (house of Miladinovci brothers, river Crni Drim, Kalsita cave church ……),
14.00-15.00 Lunch in hotel (if you choose option with 3 meals per day)
19.00 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel
21.00. Festival evening in Struga city (optional)
Day 6
09.00 -10.00 Breakfast,
10.30 – 14.00 Free activities or visiting POGRADEC city in Albania or (sunbathing and swimming in Ohrid Lake, walking in the city square… ) or visiting Vevcani (ethno village),
14.00-15.00 Lunch in hotel (if you choose option with 3 meals per day)
20.00 – 21.00 Dinner in hotel
21.00.- 00.00 Free time in the city
Day 7
08.00 – 09.00 Breakfast,
09.00 – 14.00 Departure to Skopje city ( visiting monuments of Alexander of Macedon, museum, Macedonian GATE, Stone bridge…)
14.00 Departure from Skopje city
Participation fee with acommodation is:
- To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay in the festival yas, WOFA offers several accommodation options.
- Choose from our top-tier city-center hotels or lakeside properties, each offering different board options to fit your needs.
Suggested Accommodation:
1. Hotel Delago & District Villa (MAIN SUGGESTION FOR BEST ACCOMMODATION IN STRICT CENTER)
- Located just 100 meters from Ohrid’s main square, Hotel Delago & District Villa offers 4-star comfort with double rooms and top-quality breakfast & dinner options.
- Availability is limited!
- Double rooms accommodation!
*rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
More about Hotel Delago & District Villa
Pricing Options: (BB)
- 3 Nights/ 4 days (BB): 99€ per person (Bed & Breakfast)
- 4 Nights/ 5 days (BB): 132€ per person
- 5 Nights/ 6 days (BB): 164€ per person
(HB)
- 3 Nights/ 4 days (HB): 114 € per person (Half Board - 2 meals/day)
- 4 Nights/ 5 days (HB): 149 € per person
- 5 Nights/ 6 days (HB): 189 € per person
2. Hotel Desaret & International
- An exclusive 3-star lakeside hotel with an outdoor swimming pool. Hotel Desaret features open buffet meals and is partially renovated for added comfort. It is 14.2 kilometers from the main square of the city.
- 3 Nights/ 4 days (HB): 99 € per person (Half Board - 2 meals/day)
- 4 Nights/ 5 days (HB): 129 € per person
- 5 Nights/ 6 days (HB): 159 € per person
- 3 Nights (FB): 109 € per person (Full Board - 3 meals/day)
- 4 Nights (FB): 139 € per person
- 5 Nights (FB): 172 € per person
3. Hotel International, Hotel Mizo, Hotel Prestige,
- 119 euro per person for 4 days (3 nights with 2 meals per day )
- 149 euro per person for 5 days (4 nights with 2 meals per day)
4. Hotel De Luks Apartments
- Ideal for those seeking a longer stay, Hotel De Luks offers meals included in both Half Board and Full Board packages.
Pricing Options:
- 3 Nights (HB): 91€ per person (Half Board - 2 meals/day)
- 4 Nights (HB): 116€ per person
- 3 Nights (FB): 104€ per person (Full Board - 3 meals/day)
- 4 Nights (FB): 131€ per person
5. Additional Central 3 & 4-Star Hotels
- For a wider selection, these centrally located hotels offer various room configurations (double, triple, and quadruple). Price information is available upon completion of the application form.
- Hotel Plaza – Visit Hotel Plaza (Lakefront)
- Hotel Internacional – Visit Hotel Internacional
- Hotel Montenegrin – Visit Hotel Montenegrin
Festival organizers provide:
- for 25 dancers – one gratis,
- souvenir and gift for each group,
- Welcome cocktail
- certificates for attendance on the festival,
- drinks during the performance,
- free bus parking
- advertising of the festival (social media promotion, news letters, posters).
How it was on the festival past years you can see on following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFo9Rx6z_4U
NOTE: Tourist tax and insurance is 1 euro per day per person and it is paid additional..
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.
On your request, You can continue your stay in Ohrid. Price will be 35 Euro per day per person FB and 31 euro for HB - price is special for the participants in festivals that we can provide. For additional days we will prepare special program for you.
The festival will organize the transport for the groups coming by plane by picking them up from Ohrid airport, during the festival days and back to the same Ohrid airport. The cost of the transportation will be covered by the group and will be additionally agreed according to their number. You can also arrive through Skopje, Tirana or Thessaloniki Airport which are only 200 km from Ohrid. We will also assist you in obtaining visa for Macedonia if necessary. You can arrive at airport in Ohrid and we will arrange transfer to the hotel free of charge.
After Groups arrived in Hotel will be given detailed program of the festival.
In 2017 on this festival participated over 362 participants from 7 countries from Europe.
In 2018 on this festival participated over 398 participants from 8 countries from Europe.
In 2019 on this festival participated over 402 participants from 10 countries from Europe
In 2022 on this festival participated over 470 participants from 11 countries from Europe
NUMBER OF SEATS IS LIMITED ON 400 PARTICIPANTS OR 10-12 GROUPS!
NEWS ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
OHRID FESTIVAL DAYS continue..
From 20 - 24 July in Ohrid was held XII International music and Folk - Dance festival ÖHRID SUMMER FESTIVAL"..
On the festival participate over 400 participants from Romania, Bulgaria, Armenia, Lithuania,Serbia,Croatia...Festival has two festival evenings on 22 and 23 July where all groups singing and dance in front the tourist and local citizens in Ohrid city on the main stage ..join party was held in hotel Desaret on the beach with all participants on 23 july..
Director of the festival Mr Zoran Strezovski wish them well stay in Ohrid and nice festival presentation to all groups..
Groups show their satisfaction of the hotel accommodation in hotel Desaret and well organization of the festival..Festival was organize by WOFA and Youth Culture Center in Ohrid...During tha day they have visited beatiful city of Ohrid and boat trip to St Naum..also they have swimming in warm water of Ohrid Lake..
NEWS ABOUT THE FESTIVAL Published on 20 July 2019
EIGHT ENSEMBLES FROM 6 COUNTRIES TOOK PART IN THE FESTIVAL "OHRID SUMMER FESTIVAL"
From the 19th until the 23th of July in Ohrid the XI International festival "Ohrid Summer festival took place. The festival was attended by 8 ensembles with more than 300 participants from Romania, Poland, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Croatia,Turkey, the director Zoran Strezovski informed.Traditionally he greeted the contestants with "Welcome" and wished them a worthy performance in the festival.The festival nights took place on the main square in Ohrid in front of a big audience - locals and foreign tourists.
"At the final a party was organized for all the groups, on which the participants exchanged gifts and danced until midnight. On their free days the participants had the chance to enjoy the beauty of Ohrid and the Ohrid lake. " Zoran Strezovski told us.
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Reviews from the groups:
This festival has review of 12 groups and average estimation is VERY GOOD - 8,6/10