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2ND INTERNATIONAL ETHNIC FOLKLORE FESTIVAL COLOMBO – SRI LANKA 2026

Date:
23–30 Nov 2026 · 8 days / 7 nights
Location:
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Categories:
All Performance
Director:
V.K. & WOFA
Application deadline:
1 Nov 2026
Status:
Waitlist active
Price:€230

About the festival

The 2nd International Ethnic Folklore Festival Colombo – Sri Lanka takes place from 23 to 30 November 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

The programme combines festival performances with sightseeing and cultural experiences.

Organized by V.K. in cooperation with WOFA – World Festival Association.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

Who Can Participate

  • Open to dance and music groups of all styles: folklore ensembles, choirs, majorettes, orchestras, classical, contemporary and oriental groups, marching bands and brass bands.
  • Participants may be aged 7–70+.
  • Minimum group size: 4 participants. No maximum group size is stated.
  • An optional one-day competition category is available.

Travel Arrangements

Groups arrange their own round-trip flights.

Health Insurance

Groups are responsible for arranging their own travel health insurance.

Performance and stage requirements

  • Each group prepares 3 different dance or music items, each lasting 10–15 minutes.
  • Performances are presented once per day at the provided venues.
  • Live or recorded music is allowed.

Accommodation & prices

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Booking and payment terms

Payment

A 10% guarantee fee is payable in advance and deducted from the final payment.

Festival programme

  1. Day 1

    Monday 23 November

    Arrival & Check-in

    • —

      23 November 2026

    • 10:00–13:00

      Arrival at Colombo Airport and hotel check-in.

    • 13:00–14:00

      Lunch.

    • 14:00–20:00

      Rest.

    • 21:00–22:00

      Dinner.

  2. Day 2

    Tuesday 24 November

    Leaders’ Meeting & Opening Ceremony

    • —

      24 November 2026

    • 08:00–09:00

      Breakfast.

    • 10:00–13:00

      Director’s meeting with group leaders.

    • 13:00–14:00

      Lunch.

    • 15:00–16:00

      Transfer to venue.

    • 16:00–18:00

      Rehearsals.

    • 18:00–20:00

      Opening Ceremony.

    • 21:00–22:00

      Dinner.

  3. Day 3

    Wednesday 25 November

    Festival Performances

    • —

      25 November 2026

    • 08:00–09:00

      Breakfast.

    • 10:00–12:00

      Rest.

    • 13:00–14:00

      Lunch.

    • 15:00–16:00

      Transfer.

    • 17:00–20:00

      Festival performances.

    • 21:00–22:00

      Dinner.

  4. Day 4

    Thursday 26 November

    Closing Ceremony

    • —

      26 November 2026

    • 08:00–09:00

      Breakfast.

    • 10:00–12:00

      Rest.

    • 13:00–14:00

      Lunch.

    • 15:00–16:00

      Transfer.

    • 17:00–20:00

      Closing Ceremony.

    • 21:00–22:00

      Dinner.

  5. Day 5

    Friday 27 November

    Colombo Sightseeing

    • —

      27 November 2026

    • 08:00–09:00

      Breakfast.

    • 10:00–12:00

      Colombo City Tour.

    • 13:00–14:00

      Lunch.

    • 14:00–19:00

      Colombo City Tour.

    • 21:00–22:00

      Dinner.

  6. Day 6

    Saturday 28 November

    Five-Night Package Check-out

    • —

      28 November 2026

    • 08:00–09:00

      Breakfast.

    • 11:00–12:00

      Check-out for the 5-night package.

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

Optional excursions are available to Negombo, Dambulla, Sigiriya, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Bentota. Exact excursion prices are not specified.

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Apply for this festival

2ND INTERNATIONAL ETHNIC FOLKLORE FESTIVAL COLOMBO – SRI LANKA 2026

23–30 Nov 2026 · Colombo, Sri Lanka · Apply by 1 Nov 2026

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From €230 / person

23–30 Nov 2026