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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   INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF DANCE AND SONGS "BUDAPEST FESTIVAL DAYS" from 28 - 31 July   2023

The Festival light motive is to present the cultural tradition of different countries and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to get together, to establish friendships and culture presentation trough dance and music.

Budapest is the biggest city and the economic, historic, cultural and touristic capital of Hungary. It is a city on either side of the majestic Danube: Buda, with its romantic streets and alleyways, and Pest, an effervescent cultural center. Budapest is a city of thermal baths, striking turn-of-the-century architecture, classical music, cultural monuments and vibrant nightlife. The main sights in Budapest are the Castle Hill (Várhegy), the Parliament House (Országház) and St. Stephen's Basilica. Budapest is also known for the ruins of Aquincum, the capital city of the Roman Province of Pannonia. The city has a great atmosphere with nice cafes, spas and the traditional Hungarian hospitality. Often described as the "Little Paris of Middle Europe", Budapest is famous not only for the monuments reflecting its own 1,000-year-old culture, but also for the relics of others who settled here. Remains from both Roman occupation and much later ruled by the Turks can still be seen in the city. After the Ottoman Empire the union with Austria has a particular influence on the city's form and style. Budapest has a lot to offer. Museums and galleries, churches and synagogues, palaces and historic buildings, baths and pools are presented together with the influence of Secession in the city. There is an unmistakable feeling that something out of the ordinary is just around the corner, but what it will be is up to you to find out...

Program:

28 July 2023

14.00 Arriving in Budapest, hotel accommodation after the meeting with the festival representatives and free time

19.00 – 20.00 Diner in hotel

21.00 Free time

29 July 2023

7.30 – 10.00 Breakfast

10.00 – 15.00 Facultative tour of Budapest

Optional program: tour guide around Budapest: a 4 hour sightseeing tour with a professional tour guide in the group’s own language: Visit of the Castle Hill - Mathias Church and Fisherman's Bastion - Citadel - Basilica - Andrássy Street - Square of Heroes.

17.30 – 18.30 Diner in hotel

19.00 Official festival evening

30 July 2023

7.30 – 10.00 Breakfast

10.00 – 15.00 Visiting Estregon, Visegrád, Szentendre or free time for shopping

Optional program: tour guide around the maintain places: a few hour sightseeing tour with a professional tour guide in the group’s own language: Visit of Visegrád which is a small castle town in Pest County. Visegrád is famous for the remains of the Early Renaissance summer palace of King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary and the medieval citadel. In this tour we are also visiting Esztergom which lies in Komárom-Esztergom county, on the right bank of the river Danube, which forms the border with Slovakia there.

After the two visits we are going to Szentendre. It’s known for its baroque architecture, churches, colorful houses and narrow, cobbled streets. The main square, Fő Tér, and the alleyways around it are lined with art galleries, museums and shops. Just off the square, the 18th-century Greek Orthodox Blagovestenska Church has elaborate decor and an ornate partition screen.

19.00 – 20.00 Diner in hotel

21.00 – 22.00 Boat trip on the river Danube in Budapest with all festival participants (Optional program)

31 July 2023

7.30 – 10.00 Breakfast

12.00 Departure

If you want to stay more days in Budapest, Hungary, we can arrange you hotel accommodation and tour services on your request…

General rules for participation:

• In the festival can participate folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs, music bands from all over the world.
• Non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances, choral groups, majorette teams, orchestras, brass bands.
• Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. All filled in and signed applications will mean acceptance of the terms laid by the present regulation. The application is guaranteed by the advance payment amounting to 30% of the overall cost. This amount will not be refunded in the event of renunciation of participation.
• The number of the participants are limited (only 3 groups from each country).
• Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 dances, 10-15 minutes each with USB or orchestra. The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the historical part of the city.
• To send us short CV and 2 – 3 photos of the group by e-mail.
• Until 10th of May 2023 each group should send the list of participants, name/surname, sex, date of birth and passport number.
• To take a flag of the country.
• Folklore groups should have there own transport for arrival and departure.

Participation fee:

• 119 Euro for 3 HB per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day- Half Board) in 3* AO Hostel (each room with its own toilet – quadruple rooms, only 1 twin for the drivers, more twins on request for different prices) 
• 165 Euro for 3 HB per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day- Half Board) 3* hotel in Budapest near to the city centre..

Addition day can be booked for 55 euro/person/day

Groups of 23 persons: One group leader free of charge!

There is possibility for 4* hotel and if you have require for 4*hotel we will inform you about the price.

Participation fee includes:

• Participation in the festival concerts,
• Accommodation in 3* Hotels (3-4 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 7€/person/day, supplement for single room is 20€/person/day),
• Half-board hotel accommodation
• Welcome cocktails with the leaders of the groups
• Souvenir and gift for each group
• Certificates and gifts for attendance

Participation fee does not include:

• Transport
• Optional Programs
• Insurance
• What is not specified in the above mentioned “the fee includes”

Organizers keep the right to change program of the festival. After Groups arrival in Hotel there will be given detailed program of the festival.

Groups arriving by plane will be transported from the hotels with organized buses and will be accompanied to their departure in the same conditions. The transfer from the airport to the hotel and back is paid additionally.

By applying you confirm that you accept all festival conditions. All detailed information will be supply after your confirmation for participations.

Invitation letter will be provided if needed.

Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form.  
Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.

Next payment of 20% for booking of accommodation needs to be sent to the organizer.

Rest of the sum will be paid before the beginning of the festival or upon arrival regarding the permission and agreement with organizers.

NUMBER OF SEATS IS LIMITED..