WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

FESTIVAL DETAILS

● Dates: June 12 – June 16, 2025
● Location: Ohrid, North Macedonia
● Director: Z.S. & WOFA
● Application Deadline: May 15, 2025

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

● Open to folk dance groups, modern dance, vocal & choir groups, majorette teams, orchestras, instrumental groups, and soloists
● Up to 3 groups per country, max 70 members each (incl. dancers, managers, musicians, family)
● Program: two folk dances (12–16 min each, live or USB); choral groups: two free-program parts (12–16 min each)
● Evening performances; daytime free for city visits & excursions
● Submit by mail: short CV + 5 photos
● Bring your national flag
● Own transport for arrival/departure

PARTICIPATION FEE & ACCOMMODATION

• 1. Hotel Delago & District Villa (City Center)

  Bed & Breakfast (BB)
  

  • 3 nights / 4 days €94 per person
  • 4 nights / 5 days €124 per person
  • 5 nights / 6 days €149 per person
  • Extra day +€30 per day

  Half Board (HB)
  

  • 3 nights / 4 days €106 per person
  • 4 nights / 5 days €139 per person
  • 5 nights / 6 days €169 per person
  • Extra day +€40 per day

  Extras
  

  • Bus parking €20 per day

   

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  2. Hotel Lagadin Ohrid (Lakeside)

  Bed & Breakfast (BB)
  

  • 3 nights / 4 days €94 per person
  • 4 nights / 5 days €124 per person
  • 5 nights / 6 days €149 per person
  • Extra day +€30 per day

  Half Board (HB)
  

  • 3 nights / 4 days €114 per person
  • 4 nights / 5 days €149 per person
  • 5 nights / 6 days €184 per person
  • Extra day +€40 per day

   

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  3. Hotel Desaret & International (Lakeside, with Pool)

  Half Board (HB)
  

  • 3 nights / 4 days €119 per person
  • 4 nights / 5 days €144 per person
  • 5 nights / 6 days €179 per person
  • Extra day +€36 per day

  Full Board (FB)
  

  • 3 nights €128 per person
  • 4 nights €159 per person
  • 5 nights €194 per person
  • Extra day +€41 per day

  Extras
  Double room supplement +€8 per person per day

   

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  4. Hotel Mizo (Lakeside)

  Bed & Breakfast (BB)
  

  • 3 nights / 4 days €104 per person
  • 4 nights / 5 days €136 per person
  • 5 nights / 6 days €169 per person
  • Extra day +€33 per day

  Half Board (HB)
  

  • 3 nights / 4 days €119 per person
  • 4 nights / 5 days €144 per person
  • 5 nights / 6 days €179 per person

  Extra day +€36 per day

   

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  5. De Luks Apartments

  Half Board (HB)
  

  • 3 nights €82 per person
  • 4 nights €109 per person
  Full Board (FB)
  
  
  • 3 nights €99 per person
  • 4 nights €129 per person

   

INCLUDED

● Accommodation & meals per chosen package
● Festival performances & certificates
● Souvenirs & drinks during shows
● Free bus parking
● Festival publicity

NOT INCLUDED

● International transport to Ohrid
● Optional excursions (extra cost)
● Personal insurance (groups must cover)

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

• Day 1 (Jun 12): Arrive after 13:00, check-in, free time, dinner & welcome reception
  
  
• Day 2 (Jun 13): Breakfast, Ohrid sightseeing, dinner, city parade & opening fireworks
  
  
• Day 3 (Jun 14): Breakfast, boat cruise on Lake Ohrid, dinner, Macedonian evening or workshop
  
  
• Day 4 (Jun 15): Breakfast, local sites or trip to Struga, lunch, disco party
  
  
• Day 5 (Jun 16): Breakfast, check-out & departure

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

1. Ohrid city tour (St. Sofia, Samoil Fortress, Ancient Theatre, Plaosnik, St. Kaneo)
   
   
2. Lake cruise & St. Naum (incl. lunch packet)
   
   
3. Stara Čaršija, Biljanini Izvori & artisan workshops
   
   
4. Extended stay: Struga, Vevčani, Skopje tours