VI. „BLOOMING SPRING” CHOIR FESTIVAL
Application Form
Date:
11 - 14 May, 2018
Location: CSONGRAD, Hungary
Director: WOFA
Application Deadline: 5 January, 2025
Location: CSONGRAD, Hungary
Director: WOFA
Application Deadline: 5 January, 2025
Groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.
Csongrád city
Csongrád lies in the heart of the Great Plain, by the riverside of Tisza, at the tributary of Körös.
Csongrád lies in the heart of the Great Plain, by the riverside of Tisza, at the tributary of Körös.
The beginning
According to legend, when prince Árpád conquered the army of Bulgarian-Slavonian prince Zalán possessing the area, the Hungarians occupied the earthwork found on the site of the present town Csongrád. The area was given by Árpád to Ond and his tribe to provide accommodation for them. To all probability, Csongrád earned its name from the earthwork rebuilt by Ete, son of Ond, using the language of Slavs taking part in the rebuilding to call Csongrád Csernigrad (black fortress). No trace of the once fortress was ever found, certainly because of the historical events in the course of centuries. On the basis of the subsisting relics, the once fortress was located on the area of the inner district of today’s Csongrád.
According to legend, when prince Árpád conquered the army of Bulgarian-Slavonian prince Zalán possessing the area, the Hungarians occupied the earthwork found on the site of the present town Csongrád. The area was given by Árpád to Ond and his tribe to provide accommodation for them. To all probability, Csongrád earned its name from the earthwork rebuilt by Ete, son of Ond, using the language of Slavs taking part in the rebuilding to call Csongrád Csernigrad (black fortress). No trace of the once fortress was ever found, certainly because of the historical events in the course of centuries. On the basis of the subsisting relics, the once fortress was located on the area of the inner district of today’s Csongrád.
Some geography
Due to the geographical and environmental situation of the area, Csongrád is also called the town of waters. Besides the rivers Tisza and Kőrös, a branch of stagnant water of a length of 750 m forms the boundary of the town from the South. In the Southwest, there is a world of scattered farms. In the course of centuries, the town developing and renewed continuously preserved quite a number of traditional values, among them the ancient core of the town called “inner town”, which with its thatched peasant houses of an age of 200 to 300 years is a skanzen today favored by quests and tourists.
Due to the geographical and environmental situation of the area, Csongrád is also called the town of waters. Besides the rivers Tisza and Kőrös, a branch of stagnant water of a length of 750 m forms the boundary of the town from the South. In the Southwest, there is a world of scattered farms. In the course of centuries, the town developing and renewed continuously preserved quite a number of traditional values, among them the ancient core of the town called “inner town”, which with its thatched peasant houses of an age of 200 to 300 years is a skanzen today favored by quests and tourists.
Körös Tributary
The place where Körös flows into the Tisza is beautiful in each season of the year. In the summer in case of low water you can find a sand spit which is unique in Hungary and it is reminiscent of the seaside. Standing in front of Körös provides a really impressive sight. Taking a kayak, canoe or a boat you can travel up both rivers starting from the beach. You can find here the largest expanse of sandy bank in the country. The long stretching bank is a beloved place for bathing in the summer. The guest houses are a few minutes’ walk to the Körös Tributary. It can be approached both by car or foot.
Conditions of participation:
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Performance of a free program and a sacred music program (20 min.)
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Concert in the concert hall and in the church
Participation fee:
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75 Euro per person – Youth hostel (3-4-5 bedded rooms, shared bathroom);
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89 Euro per person – Hotel 2* in an apartment (2-3-4-5 bedded rooms, own bathroom);
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105 Euro per person – Hotel 3* (3 bedded rooms, 40 km from Csongrád, supplement for a double room is 5€ per person per day).
* It’s possible to prolong the stay.
Participation fee includes:
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Participation in the festival concerts (2-3 performances);
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Accommodation;
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Half board (breakfast + dinner);
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Diploma, gift.
Participation fee does not include:
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Transport
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Optional programs
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Insurance
Program:
11-th May 2018
Afternoon Arrival at Csongrád. Occupying the accommodations (after 14.00).
Meeting with the group leaders, and the festival organizers.
Dinner.
Meeting with the group leaders, and the festival organizers.
Dinner.
12-th May 2018
Breakfast.
Morning (after the breakfast) – Optional program (Ópusztaszer - National Historical Memorial Park, Szeged sightseeing tour).
Concert in the church (Szeged-Roman Catholic church of Our Lady of Snow, Franciscan).
Dinner in Szeged.
Morning (after the breakfast) – Optional program (Ópusztaszer - National Historical Memorial Park, Szeged sightseeing tour).
Concert in the church (Szeged-Roman Catholic church of Our Lady of Snow, Franciscan).
Dinner in Szeged.
13-th May 2018
Breakfast.
Sightseeing in Csongrád.
Meeting in the Culture House with the choirs.
Performance on the Blooming Spring Choir Festival.
Dinner – musical evening.
Sightseeing in Csongrád.
Meeting in the Culture House with the choirs.
Performance on the Blooming Spring Choir Festival.
Dinner – musical evening.
14-th May 2018
Breakfast. Departure of participants.
Optional program – trip to Budapest, visit in Ópusztaszer – National Historical Memorial Park, bathing in the swimming pool.
Groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.