WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

With pleasure we INVITE you (folk groups, choral groups, orchestras, majorette teams, ballroom dance teams, modern dance groups) (children, youth and adult groups) to participate in the XX International Music & Dance Festival “PEARL OF THE SEA” from 29 August to 2 September 2025, in Budva, Tivat, and Kotor, Montenegro. The festival aims to showcase the rich cultural traditions of various countries while providing an opportunity for participants to connect, build friendships, and share their culture through dance and music.

 Festival Information

XX International Music & Dance Festival “PEARL OF THE SEA”
29 August – 2 September 2025
Budva–Tivat–Kotor, MONTENEGRO
All Performing Arts
from €129
Director: Z.S. & WOFA
Deadline: 15 July 2025

 Participation Information

The festival offers non-competitive participation for traditional and modern dance groups, choral groups, majorette teams, orchestras, and brass bands. Groups can be composed of children, youth, and adults. Participation is limited to 3 groups from each country, with each group consisting of a maximum of 70 members including dancers, managers, and musicians.

Each group should prepare at least 2 dances, each lasting between 10 and 15 minutes, performed with either USB or orchestra accompaniment. Performances will take place during the evening hours, allowing groups to visit historical sites and explore the region during the day.

Groups must submit a short CV and 2–3 photos of their ensemble and bring a flag representing their country. Transport for arrival and departure is the responsibility of each group. Note that the Montenegro tourist tax is an additional €1.50 per person per day.

 Accommodation Information

Festival packages (Half Board – HB):
€129 per person for 3 nights (half board with 2 meals per day)
€159 per person for 4 nights (half board with 2 meals per day)
€194 per person for 5 nights (half board with 2 meals per day)

Additional double room costs €10 per person per night. Additional single room costs €20 per person per night. Tourist tax is €1.50 per person per day.

On your request, you can extend your stay after the festival at a special price of €40 per person per day (half board). This price is specially arranged for festival participants.

Accommodation is included in the following hotels:

Hotel Empire —https://www.apartmanibudva-dib.com/hotel-empire/
Villas Hotel Park —http://hotelparkbudva.com/me/smjestaj/turisticko-naselje-vile-hotela-park.html
Hotel Mena —https://garni-mena.hotels-budva.com/en/
Hotel Lobo Budva —https://maps.google.com/?cid=4108740505483163534&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNl

Accommodation with price on request includes:

Slovenska Plaza —https://www.hgbudvanskarivijera.com/en/slovenska-plaza-resort
Hotel In
Hotel Park —http://hotelparkbudva.com/me/smjestaj/smjestaj-hotel-park.html

Group leaders and drivers will stay in double rooms, while other participants will be accommodated in triple or quadruple rooms, each with private toilet and bathroom. The hotels are located in the city center, so no transportation is needed for attending festival events.

For every 24 paying participants, one participant stays free of charge. Groups will receive souvenirs, gifts, a welcome cocktail, and certificates of attendance.

 Additional Information

The festival provides transport for groups arriving by plane at Tivat Airport during festival days. All medical services and health insurance are the responsibility of the groups. After the festival, organizers will share a link with photos from the event. All copyrights of videos and pictures belong to the Festival Organization.

 Program Information

Day 1: Arrival
13:00 – Arrival in Budva, hotel accommodation, free time for swimming and sunbathing.
19:00 – 20:00 – Dinner at the hotel.
21:00 – Free time.

Day 2: Festival Activities
09:00 – 11:00 – Breakfast.
11:00 – 14:00 – Sightseeing in Budva and boat trip to Sveti Stefan.
18:00 – 19:30 – Dinner at the hotel.
20:00 – 23:00 – Ensembles parade and festival evening.

Day 3: Excursion Options
09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast.
10:00 – 18:00 – Visits to Kotor, Herceg Novi, or Dubrovnik; optional Aqua Park visit.
18:00 – 20:00 – Dinner at the hotel.
20:30 – 22:30 – Free time.

Day 4: Leisure Activities
09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast.
10:00 – 18:00 – Beach time or boat trip to Boka Kotorska Bay.
18:00 – 20:00 – Dinner at the hotel.
21:00 – 00:00 – Free time in the city.

Day 5: Departure
09:00 – Breakfast.
11:00 – Departure of participants.

Optional Day 6: Extended Stay
09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast.
11:00 – 16:00 – Beach time and free activities.
19:00 – 20:00 – Dinner at the hotel.
21:00 – 00:00 – Firewall party.
08:00 – 09:00 – Breakfast.
11:00 – Departure of participants.

 Excursions Information

Visiting Ostrog Orthodox Monastery offers a unique spiritual experience at one of the Balkans' most sacred pilgrimage sites, built into a cliffside amidst stunning nature.

Visiting Tara River Canyon allows exploration of the world’s second deepest canyon, known as the “Tear of Europe,” featuring majestic viewpoints and untouched natural beauty.

Shkodra Lake in Montenegro with lunch invites participants to enjoy the largest lake in Southern Europe, with a traditional lunch and breathtaking views.

Shkodra Lake in Montenegro without lunch plus boat ride offers a serene and panoramic view of the landscape on a peaceful boat trip.

Visiting Kotor with boat ride provides a cruise through the Bay of Kotor to explore the UNESCO-listed medieval town rich in history and charm.

Visiting Kotor without boat ride includes walking through the historic Old Town, discovering landmarks, and experiencing the medieval atmosphere.

Kotor Cable Car Adventure allows riding the new cable car to one of the most spectacular panoramic views in Montenegro.