WorldFestivalAssociation

The festival traditionally is held the final weekend of June. The location is a wonderful capital city of Hungary, Budapest.

Number and age of the participants are not limited. Folk dancers, singers, choirs, musicians, brass bands all are very welcome.

The participants will meet and an perform together with our host Hungarian folk groups.

St. Ladislaus is a patron saint of Köbánya (a district of Budapest). Our event will be held within the framework of the Days of St. Ladislaus.

Program 2016:

23.06. Thursday Arrival to Budapest

13.00 Hotel accommodation after 13.00, meeting with the organizers, free activities.

Afternoon Free program, or a choice of the offered programs

18.00 Dinner in hotel 

19.00 Welcome Ceremony in a traditional Törekvés Cultural Center, which is our partner organizer.

24.06. Friday

07.00 - 09.00 Breakfast in the Hotel

09.30 - 14.00 Free program, or a choice of the offered programs.

14.00 - 20.00 Boat excursion to Szentendre. 3 hours boat tour on the Danube - 3 hours sightseeing, shopping - 7 EUR 

Late Dinner in hotel

25.06. Saturday 

07.00 - 09.00 Breakfast in the Hotel

09.30 - 14.00 Budapest sightseeing – visiting cultural monuments. Free program or a choice of the optional programs

16.00 - Participant's Parade and FESTIVAL Gala Program within the framework of the Days of St. Ladislaus.

20.00- Late Dinner in the hotel 

26.06. Sunday

After breakfast check out from the hotel, Farewell Budapest…

Earlier arrival and later departure is possible.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer free accommodation, but we will provide good and reasonably priced hotels/rooms.

Saint Ladislaus Folklore Festival is an opportunity to combine summer holiday and cultural experience and form international friendships and build a multi-cultural network of folk artists.

Optional programmes:

- Sightseeing tour of Budapest by bus including audio guide head-set or walking tour with a professional guide.

- Bathing in some of the famous Budapest spas.

- Night tour of lively downtown Budapest

Optional programmes are additional in cost, but are group discounted. 

Participation fee:

- 110 EUR in a 3* Hotel per person per 3 nights Half Board(3 - 4 bed rooms) (1 - 2 bed rooms are limited, may incur extra fee pepend on the hotel.)

Earlier arrival and later departure is possible. The cost of additional days: 25 EUR.

Participation fee includes:

- Accommodation

- Breakfast and dinner

- Certificate of Participation, and additional Hungarian gifts from the hosts

- Official invitation

- Ensure free participation of 1 person for every 25 participants

Participation fee excludes: Transport, PUBLIC TRAFFIC, additional programmes, insurance

After application, a down payment of 10% must be paid in advance

. In case of cancellation, the advances will be not refunded. 

We look forward to an inspiring and fun cultural experience with you this summer-time in beautiful Budapest.