II. International Ethnic Folklore Festival (Kathmandu)
5 – 10 June 2024

Welcome to KATHMANDU, City of Temples:

Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, is set in a valley surrounded by the Himalayan mountains and is a melting pot of cultures and a rich mix of the east and west, the old and the new, where tradition jostles with modernity. Kathmandu is an incredibly diverse, historic city with amazing architecture, exquisite wood carvings, and metal crafts that showcase the skills of the Newar artisans of centuries ago.
Hinduism and Buddhism have co-existed in Kathmandu valley from time immemorial and the valley residents make a little distinction as they worship in both Hindu and Buddhist shrines.

The top attractions to visit in Kathmandu are:
Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Chandragiri Hills, Kopan Monastery, Langtang National Park,  Hanuman dhoka,   Garden of Dreams,  Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan Temple, and many more.

Admission to the Festival:

• The Festival is open to host all dancing and musical performance groups, Folk, classical, semi Folk & classical, fusions, ballet, marching bands, oriental dance groups, etc.
• Groups are allowed to perform with live music or CD player.
• Participants of the group members should be of any age starting from 8+.
• Groups should get the Flight Tickets and Travel – Insurance on their own.
• Groups can extend their stay in NEPAL only with the organizer with extra days and extra tourism which are available with the organizer.
• The Group should perform 3-4 different folk dances with 10/15 minutes programs every 2 times a day at provided venues.
• The group should provide 2 workshops & 1 road show in the festival.
• Groups can extend their stay in NEPAL only with the organizer with extra days and extra tourism which are available with the organizer. Groups can not engage themselves with any other Tour operator while in Nepal on the organizer’s invitation.

Participation fee:

05/06 – 10/06

• 175 Euro per person – 5 days (4 nights)
• 220 Euro per person – 6 days (5 nights)
• 240 Euro per person – 5 days (4 nights)
• 280 Euro per person – 6 days (5 nights)

Accommodation:

Groups should choose the accommodation packages stated below:

175 Euro per person – Period of stay: 6th June 2023 – 10th June 2023, including:
3* Hotel
5 Days/4 Nights
Triple Sharing
3 Times Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Certificates to all participants

220 Euro per person – Period of stay: 5th June 2023 – 10th June 2023, including:
3* Hotel
6 Days/5 Nights
Triple Sharing
3 Times Meals
Airport Transfers
Kathmandu Tour
Certificates to all participants

240 Euro per person – Period of stay: 6th June 2023 – 10th June 2023, including:
4* Hotel
5 Days/4 Nights
Triple Sharing
3 Times Meals
Airport Transfers
Kathmandu Tour
Certificates to all participants

280 Euro per person – Period of stay: 5th June 2023 – 10th June 2023, including:
4* Hotel
6 Days/5 Nights
Triple Sharing
3 Times Meals
Airport Transfers
Kathmandu Tour
Certificates to all participants

Accommodation in double rooms is paid additionally:
3*** Hotel – 15€ Extra per person
4**** Hotel – 25€ Extra per person

Extra day is paid additionally:
3*** Hotel – 35€ Extra per person
4**** Hotel – 45€ Extra per person

NOTE: Festival organization takes full responsibility for the group by providing the official invitation. Festival will receive the group on arrival from the Kathmandu -KTM Intl airport and will escort the groups to the Boarding sections of the Kathmandu KTM Intl Airport on departures from NEPAL. Groups can not engage themselves with any other Tour operator while in Nepal on the organizer’s invitation. For extra tourism kindly consult the organizer for further arrangements.

Festival highlights:
– Direct flight to Kathmandu – Tribhuvan International Airport – KTM
– Welcome to all groups and to ages
– Comfort stays with hygiene places
– 3 times meals with Delicious cuisines of NEPAL
– Convenient and friendly Program schedules
– Certificates to all group members and a Huge beautiful Trophy to the Group
– Traditional NEPAL dress wear and photo session
– Helps to explore 10+ Monuments of Kathmandu City Tour
– Festival is open to hosting all dancing and musical performance groups, folk, classical, semi
Folk & classical, fusions, marching bands, oriental & Modern dance groups etc.
– Groups are allowed to perform with live music or CD player.
– Participants of the Music Bands should at least be 5.
– Participants of the group members should be of any age starting from 8+.

Preliminary Program:

Day 1
10:00 – 14:00: Arrival of the groups in Kathmandu & Hotel Check-In
14:00 – 15:00: Lunch
16:00 – 18:00: Rehearsals for the Opening Ceremony
21:00: Dinner in Hotel

Day 2
08:00 – 09:00: Breakfast * Arrival of the groups (175€  & 240€)
10:00 – 13:00: Rehearsal on Stage/ Performance
14:00 – 15:00: Lunch in Hotel
18:00 – 22:00: Official Inauguration & Performance by Groups
22:00: Dinner in Hotel

Day 3
08:00 – 09:00: Breakfast
10:00 – 13:00: Workshops
14:00 – 15:00: Lunch in Hotel
18:00 – 22:00: Performance by Groups
22:00: Dinner in Hotel

Day 4
08:00 – 09:00: Breakfast
10:00 – 13:00: Workshops
14:00 – 15:00: Lunch in Hotel
18:00 – 22:00: Performance by Groups
22:00: Dinner in Hotel

Day 5
08:00 – 09:00: Breakfast
09:00 – 12:00Kathmandu Tour
14:00 – 15:00: Lunch in Hotel
18:00 – 22:00: Performance by Groups, Closing Ceremony, Gifts exchange
22:00: Dinner in Hotel

Day 6
08:00 – 09:00: Breakfast
10:00 – Kathmandu Tour
10:00 – 12:00: CHECK OUT
22:00: Dinner in Hotel

Day 7
08:00 – 09:00: Breakfast
10:00 – 12:00: CHECK OUT
(Changes may be possible to the schedule of the program at any time during the festival)