WorldFestivalAssociation

INVITATION

FESTIVAL DETAILS

● Dates: June 20 – June 24, 2025
● Location: Budva, Kotor, Herceg Novi, Montenegro
● Director: Z.S. & WOFA
● Application Deadline: June 1, 2025

PARTICIPATION INFO

● Eligible Categories:
● Folk Ensembles
● Modern Dance Groups
● Choral Groups
● Orchestras
● Brass Bands
● Majorette Teams
● Age Groups:
● Children’s Ensembles (2/3 of participants must be 16 or younger)
● Youth Ensembles (2/3 of participants must be 25 or younger)
● Adult Ensembles (1/3 of participants must be older than 25)
● Performance Duration: 10-15 minutes per group
● Group Size: Up to 70 members, including dancers, managers, and musicians
● Group Limit: Maximum of 3 groups per country
● Program Requirements:
● At least 2 dances, 10-15 minutes each, with USB or orchestra accompaniment
● Performances will be in the evening; daytime free for sightseeing
● Required Documents:
● Short CV in English (6-7 sentences)
● 5 photos of the group
● National flag(s)
● Transportation: Groups should arrange their own transport for arrival and departure

ACCOMMODATION INFO

● Participation Fee:
● €112 per person for 3 HB (3 nights, 2 meals per day)
● €149 per person for 4 HB (4 nights, 2 meals per day)
● Accommodation Options:
● Hotel Empire:Link
● Hotel Park:Link
● Hotel Mena:Link
● Hotel Dva Jelena
● Accommodation on Request:
● Slovenska Plaza:Link
● Hotel In
● Montenegro Tourist Tax & Insurance: €1.50 per person per day (paid on-site)
● Special Offer:
● For 24 dancers, one is free (24 paying + 1 free)
● Souvenir and gift for each group
● Welcome cocktail
● Certificate of attendance
● Drinks during performances
● Festival publicity (Social media promotion, newsletters, posters, flyers)
● Medical Insurance:
● Groups must provide their own personal responsibility and health insurance
● First aid and medical hospital services are available, but groups must cover costs

PROGRAM INFO

● Day 1:
● 13:00 – Arrival in Budva, hotel check-in, free time (swimming, sunbathing)
● 19:00 – 20:00 – Dinner at hotel
● 21:00 – Welcome reception with group leaders

● Day 2:
● 08:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast (open buffet)
● 10:00 – 14:00 – Budva sightseeing with local guide, boat cruise to St. Stefan (€14 per person)
● 17:30 – 19:00 – Dinner at hotel
● 20:00 – 22:00 – Defile of the groups in Old City, dancing presentation
● Day 3:
● 09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast
● 10:00 – 18:00 – Visit to Kotor with tour guide (€12 per person) or visit to Dubrovnik, Croatia (optional, €16 per person) or beach time
● 18:00 – 19:00 – Dinner at hotel
● 20:00 – 23:00 – Festival evening with certificates and gift exchange between group leaders
● Day 4:
● 08:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast
● 10:00 – 18:00 – Visit Kotor, Herceg Novi, or boat trip to Boka Kotorska Bay, visit to Dubrovnik, or visit Aqua park or beach time
● 19:00 – 21:00 – Dinner at hotel
● 21:00 – Free time (optional: visit open discotheque or restaurant)
● Day 5:
● 09:00 – Breakfast
● 11:00 – Departure of participants
● Optional (Day 6 & 7):
● 08:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast
● 10:00 – 16:00 – Beach time, free activities
● 19:00 – 20:00 – Dinner at hotel
● 21:00 – 00:00 – Party at discotheque
● 11:00 – Departure of participants

EXCURSIONS INFO

● Ostrog Orthodox Monastery
● Visit one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in the Balkans, uniquely built into a cliffside, offering spirituality and stunning nature.● Tara River Canyon
● Explore the second deepest canyon in the world, known as the ‘Tear of Europe’, with majestic viewpoints and untouched nature.
● Shkodra Lake in Montenegro with Lunch
● Discover the largest lake in Southern Europe, enjoy a traditional lunch by the lake, and take in breathtaking views.
● Shkodra Lake in Montenegro (Without Lunch) + Boat Ride
● Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Shkodra Lake with a boat ride offering serene panoramic views.
● Kotor with Boat Ride
● Cruise through the mesmerizing Bay of Kotor and explore the UNESCO-listed medieval town of Kotor.
● Kotor (Without Boat Ride)
● Walk through Kotor’s Old Town, exploring historic landmarks and medieval charm.
● Kotor Cable Car Adventure
● Ride the Kotor Cable Car for one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in Montenegro.