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INVITATION

With great pleasure, we invite folk ensembles, choral groups, orchestras, brass bands, majorette teams, modern dance groups, and other performing arts groups — including children, youth, and adults — to participate in the XXXI International Music & Dance Festival “St. Kliment Ohridski,” which will be held from August 04 - 08, 2026, in the historic lakeside city of Ohrid, Macedonia.

The festival’s theme is a celebration of St. Kliment, the patron of Ohrid, whose feast day is marked on August 8. The event provides an opportunity to present the diverse cultural heritage of various nations, while fostering international friendships and sharing artistic traditions through dance and music. 

GENERAL RULES

The festival is a non-competitive showcase open to children’s, youth, and adult ensembles in traditional or modern styles.

Participants may include folklore dance groups, modern dance teams, choral ensembles, vocal or instrumental groups, soloists, and other performing artists.

Participation is limited to three groups per country.

Groups should not exceed 50 members total, including performers, leaders, and musicians.

Each dance ensemble should prepare a minimum of two choreographies with a total duration of 12–15 minutes, performed with live orchestra or USB music.

Choral ensembles should perform two songs, totaling 12–18 minutes in a free program.

Performances will be held in the evenings to allow for daytime sightseeing and excursions.

Each group must send a short biography and group photos, bring their national flag, and organize their own arrival and departure transportation.

 ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

To ensure a comfortable and memorable stay, several hotel options are available in the center and on the lakeside.

Hotel Delago & District Villa(Main recommendation – strict center)
Located just 100 meters from Ohrid’s main square, this 4-star hotel offers double rooms with breakfast and dinner. Availability is limited.
Link:https://delago-hotel.carrd.co/

Prices:
Bed & Breakfast (BB)
3 nights / 4 days: 99 EUR
4 nights / 5 days: 132 EUR
5 nights / 6 days: 164 EUR

Half Board (HB – breakfast & dinner)
3 nights / 4 days: 114 EUR
4 nights / 5 days: 149 EUR
5 nights / 6 days: 189 EUR

Bus parking: 20 EUR/day

 Hotel Desaret & Hotel International(Lakeside, 14.2 km from city center, pool)

Link:https://desaret-hotel.macedonia-hotels.com/en/

Half Board (HB)
3 nights: 119 EUR
4 nights: 144 EUR
5 nights: 179 EUR
Additional day: 36 EUR

Full Board (FB)
3 nights: 128 EUR
4 nights: 159 EUR
5 nights: 194 EUR
Additional day: 41 EUR

Extra double room: 8 EUR/person/day

 Hotel Mizo(Lakeside hotel with beach access)

Link:https://hotelmizo.com.mk/en/

Bed & Breakfast (BB)
3 nights: 104 EUR
4 nights: 136 EUR
5 nights: 164 EUR
Additional day: 33 EUR

Half Board (HB)
3 nights: 119 EUR
4 nights: 154 EUR
5 nights: 189 EUR
Additional day: 36 EUR

 Hotel De Luks Apartments(Modern apartment-style hotel)

Half Board (HB)
3 nights: 91 EUR
4 nights: 119 EUR

Full Board (FB)
3 nights: 109 EUR
4 nights: 139 EUR

 Additional Central 3 & 4-Star Hotels

For other options, please contact us. Various room types (double, triple, quadruple) are available. Prices provided upon request after application.

Extra double room: 10 EUR/person/day
Extra single room: 20 EUR/person/day

PARTICIPATION FEE INCLUDES

 One free participant for every 24 dancers (24+1, 48+2)
Souvenir and gift for each group
Certificate of attendance
Welcome cocktail for group leaders
Disco party with drinks
Drinks during performance
Free parking
Festival promotion (press, posters, social media)

 ADDITIONAL COSTS

Tourist tax and insurance: 1 EUR per person/day (not included in participation fee)

 INSURANCE & EXTENSION

Each group is responsible for personal and health insurance.

First aid and medical care will be available. Groups must cover any additional medical services.

Extended stay options:
36 EUR per person/day (Full Board)
32 EUR per person/day (Half Board)

 AIRPORT TRANSFER

Free transport available for groups arriving at Ohrid Airport.

Transfers from Skopje, Tirana, or Thessaloniki Airports (approx. 200 km) can be arranged at additional cost, depending on group size.

Visa assistance provided upon request.

 PROGRAM INFORMATION

Day 1 (3 August):
13:00 – Arrival in Ohrid, hotel check-in
14:00–15:00 – Lunch (if full board)
19:00–20:00 – Dinner
21:00 – Welcome reception for group leaders

Day 2 (4 August):
08:00–10:00 – Breakfast
11:00–14:00 – Ohrid sightseeing (St. Sofia, Samoil Fortress, Plaosnik, Kaneo, etc.) — excursion optional
14:00–15:00 – Lunch (if full board)
17:00–18:30 – Dinner
19:00 – Ensemble parade in old town
19:30 – Festival evening performance

Day 3 (5 August):
08:00–10:00 – Breakfast
11:00–15:30 – Lake cruise to St. Naum Monastery ( includes dancing boat and lunch packet) — excursion optional
19:00–20:00 – Dinner
20:00 – Workshop or second festival evening (optional)

Day 4 (6 August):
09:00–11:00 – Breakfast
11:00–14:00 – Shopping and beach time — free time or optional excursion
14:00–15:00 – Lunch (if full board)
19:00–21:00 – Dinner
21:00–00:00 – Farewell party with all participants

Day 5 (7 August):
09:00 – Breakfast
11:00 – Departure of participants

 OPTIONAL EXTENSION

Day 6:
09:00–10:00 – Breakfast
10:30–14:00 – Visit Struga, Vevchani Village, and cave churches — optional excursion
14:00–15:00 – Lunch (if full board)
19:00–20:00 – Dinner
21:00 – Free evening in Ohrid

Day 7:
09:00–10:00 – Breakfast
09:00–14:00 – Excursion to Skopje (city tour: Alexander the Great statue, Stone Bridge, museums, etc.) — optional excursion
14:00 – Departure from Skopje

 EXCURSION INFORMATION

Explore Ohrid and its surroundings with our guided tours:

Day 2: Cultural monuments (St. Sofia Church, Samoil Fortress, Plaosnik, Kaneo) — entry fees: 1 EUR each
Day 3: Lake Ohrid boat cruise to St. Naum Monastery
Optional: Struga & Vevchani village tour, or Skopje day trip