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INVITATION

25–29 June 2025 | Tekirdağ, Türkiye

Welcome to the International Blue Eyed City Dance Festival & Competition in the vibrant city of Tekirdağ, Turkey. We invite folk dance groups of all ages to share their traditions, compete in friendly spirit, and experience five days of cultural exchange against the backdrop of Tekirdağ’s lively streets and beautiful coastline.

 International Blue Eyed City Dance Festival & Competition
25 – 29 June, 2025

Tekirdağ, TURKIYE

All Performing Arts

from 195 €

Director:
D.M. & WOFA

Deadline:
1 June 2025

 Participation Info

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

General Rules:

• Prepare 2 different performances, each lasting 5–10 minutes
  
  

• Bring your national flag and 3 small gifts for cultural exchange
  
  
• No limit on the number of participants per group
  
  
• Send via email: completed application form, 6 digital photos, group description, and performance videos/links

 Accommodation Info

Hotel Options:

• 3-star hotel: 195 € per person (4 nights, half board)
  
  
• 4-star hotel: 210 € per person (4 nights, half board)
  
  
• 5-star hotel: 225 € per person (4 nights, half board)

Included by Organizers:

• Open buffet breakfast and dinner
  
  
• One free spot for every 25 participants
  
  

• Attendance certificates for all participants

Additional Costs:

• Double room supplement: 10 €/person/day
  
  

• Single room supplement: 25 €/person/day

 Payment & Important Dates

• Deposit: 1 000 € (non-refundable) to confirm participation
  
  
• Balance: Due 15 days before the festival or upon arrival
  
  

• Last application & deposit submission: 15 June 2025

Program Info

Day 1 (25 June 2025):
10:00 – Arrival in Tekirdağ
14:00 – Check-in and free time
18:00 – Dinner
20:00 – Welcome meeting with festival representatives

Day 2 (26 June 2025):
08:00 – Breakfast
10:00 – Rehearsals or optional activities
18:00 – Dinner
20:00 – Cultural exchange or workshop

Day 3 (27 June 2025):
08:00 – Breakfast
10:00 – Festival performances (Part 1)
18:00 – Dinner
20:00 – Festival performances (Part 2)

Day 4 (28 June 2025):
08:00 – Breakfast
10:00 – Optional excursions or free time
18:00 – Dinner
20:00 – Awards ceremony and farewell party

Day 5 (29 June 2025):
08:00 – Breakfast
12:00 – Check-out and departure

Optional Excursions (extra paid)

• Excursion info will be provided upon arrival