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INVITATION

10–14 July 2025 | Marmaris, Türkiye

Welcome to the International Mediterranean Dance Festival in the stunning coastal city of Marmaris, Turkey. We invite folk dance ensembles of all ages to showcase their traditions, compete in friendly spirit, and experience five days of cultural exchange against the glittering backdrop of the Mediterranean’s turquoise shores.

 International Mediterranean Dance Festival
10 – 14 July, 2025
Marmaris, TURKIYE
All Performing Arts
from 210 €

 Deadline:
15 February 2025

 Participation Info

We welcome children’s, youth, and adult folk dance ensembles.

General Rules:

• Performances lasting 5–10 minutes (live music preferred; recorded acceptable)
  
  
• Each group must bring their national flag
  
  
• Minimum of 2 different performances per group
  
  
• No age restrictions for participants
  
  
• Send via email: application form, 6 digital photos, group description, and performance videos/links

 Accommodation Info

4-Star Pineta Club Hotel

• Participation fee: 210 € per person for 4 nights with full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

   

• Room supplements:

   

• Double room: + 20 €/person/day
• Single room: + 30 €/person/day

• One free spot for every 25 participants

   

Hotel Facilities:

• Beach access, swimming pools, entertainment programs
  
• Open buffet dining with a variety of options
  

• Comfortable rooms with modern amenities

Note: Participants must arrange international health insurance independently.

 Payment & Important Dates

• Deposit: 2 000 € (non-refundable) by 15 February 2025
  
  
• Second Payment: 1 000 € by 15 March 2025
  
  
• Final Payment: Remaining balance upon arrival
  
  
• Application Deadline: 15 February 2025

 Program Info

Day 1 (10 July 2025):
12:00 – Arrival & check-in
18:00 – Dinner
21:00 – Welcome meeting with festival organizers

Day 2 (11 July 2025):
08:00 – Breakfast
10:00 – Rehearsals or free time
18:00 – Dinner
21:00 – Competition performances (Round 1)

Day 3 (12 July 2025):
08:00 – Breakfast
10:00 – Optional excursions or leisure time
18:00 – Dinner
21:00 – Competition performances (Round 2)

Day 4 (13 July 2025):
08:00 – Breakfast
10:00 – Workshops or cultural exchange
18:00 – Dinner
21:00 – Awards Ceremony (Best Performance, Best Costume, Best Choreography, Best Music)

Day 5 (14 July 2025):
08:00 – Breakfast
12:00 – Check-out & departure

 Optional Excursions (extra paid)

• Marmaris Old Town & Bazaar exploration
  
  
• Boat trip along the Mediterranean coast