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  With pleasure we INVITE you (Folk ensembles, Choral groups, Ballroom dance teams, art schools, Music theatre, modern dance teams, orchestras and majorette teams), (children and youth  groups) to participate on  XI COSTA BRAVA INTERNATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL from 03 - 08 October  2023

This International Festival, organised by Malgrat Municipality  is open for Folk Groups, Flag-waving Groups and Bagpipe Bands. During this International Festival there will be both parades and performances. The performances will be in parks and squares of Malgrat de Mar. This Festival will not be competitive.

Malgrat de Mar enjoys mild weather almost all year round. More than 4.5 km of golden beaches are waiting for you! During your stay in the wonderful Costa Brava, you will also have the opportunity to experience another type of culture. You will enjoy a friendly relaxing environment full of charm and history.

The Group will be housed in a 4 star Hotel (on full board basis, breakfast, lunch and dinner at buffet), situated in the touristic area of Malgrat de Mar.During this International Festival there will be various parades and performances. The performances will be held in parks and squares of Malgrat de Mar. This Festival will not be competitiveThe artistic programme consists of outdoor parades and standing performances. During the parades, the groups will perform with their own instruments. During the standstill performances, which will be held in the main squares, the Organisation will provide the audio system, compatible with CD and pen drive and 5 microphones to

DRAFT PROGRAMME

Tuesday, 3rd October

Arrival of the groups. Free day or optional excursion.

Wednesday, 4th October

Arrival of the groups.

Morning: free and possibility of optional excursion.

 Afternoon: performance in one of the squares of Malgrat.

Thursday, 5th October

Morning: performance in one of the squares in Malgrat. Afternoon:

Free or optional excursion.

Friday, 6th October

Morning: delegates from each group will be invited for an official welcome by the Major of Malgrat de Mar at the Local Council’s Headquarters.

Afternoon: Parade with the participation of all groups along the waterfront and main streets of Malgrat de Mar followed by performances at Parc Campassol.

Evening: Spectacular show at the Hotel with the participation of all Groups.

Saturday, 7th October

Morning: Free to enjoy more from Malgrat de Mar or else take an optional excursion, in one of the wonderful places of Catalonia such as Barcelona, Girona, Tossa de Mar, etc.

Afternoon: Final parade and performances at the Plaza J.A. Clavé. At the end of the performances, there will be the Award ceremony.

Sunday, 8th October

Possible performances... or else you can opt for an optional excursion.

Departures of groups

The hours and days of the performances and excursions are not final.

The programme can be modified for organisational purposes. The Final Programme will be handled around 10 days before the event, from the Local Organisation.

N.B.

There is the possibility for those who would like to have a longer stay at Malgrat de Mar. If a group would like to arrive before or leave after the

Festival days, arrangements can be done.

1. Package/price for 4 days and 3 nights

In twin room per person €. 195

In triple room per person (3 adults) €. 185

*In quadruple room per person (4 adults) €. 175

In triple room per person (2 adults and a child - 4 to 11 years old) €. 170

*In quadr. room per person (2 adults and 2 children - 4 - 11 years old) €.165

For extra persons, who are not performers (friends, family, etc) there is a €. 5

supplement per person per night.

*Depending on availability

This Package includes:

 3 nights accommodation in a 4 Star Hotel, in a touristic area

 Full board basis – (breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet) excluding drinks

 Tourist tax

 Assistance by our personnel

 Festival registration fee

 1 free of charge every 25 paying guests

2. Package/price for 5 days and 4 nights

In twin room per person €. 225

In triple room per person (3 adults) €. 205

*In quadruple room per person (4 adults) €. 195

In triple room per person (2 adults and a child - 4 to 11 years old) €. 195

*In quadr. room per person (2 adults and 2 children - 4 - 11 years old) €.185

For extra persons, who are not performers (friends, family, etc) there is a €. 5

supplement per person per night.

*Depending on availability

This Package includes:

 4 nights accommodation in a 4 Star Hotel, in a touristic area

 Full board basis – (breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet) excluding drinks

 Tourist tax

 Assistance by our personnel

 Festival registration fee

 1 free of charge every 25 paying guests

3. Package/price for 6 days and 5 nights

In twin room per person €. 265

In triple room per person (3 adults) €.245

*In quadruple room per person (4 adults) €. 235

In triple room per person (2 adults and a child - 4 to 11 years old) €. 235

*In quadruple room per person (2 adults and 2 kids - 4 to 11 years old) €.225

For extra persons, who are not performers (friends, family, etc) there is a €. 5

supplement per person per night.

*Depending on availability

This Package includes:

• 5 nights accommodation in a 4 Star Hotel, in a touristic area

• Full board basis – (breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet) excluding drinks

• Tourist tax

• Assistance by our personnel

• Festival registration fee

• 1 free of charge every 25 paying guests

The Organisation provides the following hotels in Malgrat de Mar at your disposal:

4 Star Hotels

Hotel Tropic-Park; http://www.tropic-park.com/

Hotel Europa Splash; http://www.hoteleuropasplash.net/

Hotel Sorra Daurada Splash;

http://www.hotelsorradauradasplash.com/

NB:

 The choice of the hotel is subject to availability.

 Upon confirmation of participation, the group will pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount. This deposit is not refundable.

 If due flight itineraries or else if you prefer so, you will have to spend extra nights, arrangements can be done.

 Transfers from port or airport can be arranged on request.

 Each group is responsible for airfare/transportation to Spain/Malgrat de Mar

 Participating groups should take the Festival accommodation packages.

NUMBER OF SEATS IS LIMITED