XVII. FESTIVAL DAYS IN OHRID
29 September – 3 October 2022

With pleasure we INVITE you (Folk Groups, Choral Groups And Orchestras Majorette Teams), (Children, Youth And Adults Groups)
to participate in
Festival Days In Ohrid, 29 September – 03 October 2022, Ohrid, North Macedonia

Ohrid City – a mixture of rich history and modern life…

Ohrid is an immortal town on the mythical Balkans, a magical hill of Macedonia whose primordial pulsation links ancient and modern times forever…
Ohrid has been a living town for 2 400 years, notable for having 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and is referred to as the Macedonian Jerusalem. Archaeological finds indicate that Ohrid is one of the oldest human settlements in all of Europe.

Lake Ohrid rightly deserves the name “Macedonia’s freshwater sea”. Not only for its warm water blue color, which gains its intensity from the sky blue color, but because of its size, this lake gives an impression of being a sea.

Participation fee:

• Basic Category Hotels
  4 days (3 nights HB – breakfast and dinner) – 72 euro
  5 days (4 nights HB – breakfast and dinner) – 92 euroAdvanced Category Hotels
  4 days (3 nights HB – breakfast and dinner) – 87 euro
  5 days (4 nights HB – breakfast and dinner) – 116 euro

* Groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.
* Any banking costs that may arise must be paid by the applicant.

Accommodation:

• We offer accommodation: Hotels and Apartments.
• The groups will be accommodated in rooms with 3 and 4 beds with their own bathroom.
• Only 2 double rooms are available per group which can be used for the leaders and drivers.
• For any extra double room the group should pay extra 5 euro/person/day and for a single room additional 15 euro per day.
• If the group shows interest in extending the stay the organizers should be informed during the application process (the price for extra night on half board basis is 22 euro per person).
• For a group of 21 people you will have 1 free-gratis.
• The groups will be accommodated after 12 PM , and leave the rooms before 10 AM.
• Important! Macedonian Tourist Tax and Insurance (0.70 cent euro coint  per person per day) is not calculated in the price and is to be paid after arrival and accommodation.

Program:

Day 1:
Checking in the hotel, free time for individual activities
Dinner in the hotel
Free night

Day 2:
Breakfast
Visiting the old city of Ohrid (Samuil Fortress, Antique Theater, St. Kliment Ohridski-Plaosnik, St. Jovan Kaneo) (4 euros/ person)
Dinner

First festival night

Day 3:
Breakfast
Cruising  with Boat on Ohrid Lake and visit the Museum on water and the most famous tourist resort St. Naum (10 Euros/ person)
Second festival night
Dinner

Day 4:
Breakfast
Visiting Struga, Vevcani (optional beach free time)
Dinner

Day 5:
Breakfast
Checking out of the hotels

* The organizer reserves the right of changes in the festival program.

Conditions of the festival:

• Choir, Orchestras, Folklore and Modern Dance groups from all over the world.
• The number of participants is limited.
• No age limits.
• Gifts and Diplomas for participation in the festival are provided by the organizer.
• Organization of the performances of the participants and the parade.
• In order to participate in this festival, every group needs to fill in an application form. After receiving the application form and completion of advance payment, the organizer will send an official letter of invitation for participation at the Festival.

Obligations of the participants:

• Each group must consist of dancers, musicians, group managers and administration.
• To prepare a program with duration from 10 to 12 minutes.
• You can perform with live music  CD or USB and you should have a flag and a sign with the name of the group for the Defile.
• Each group should bring at least 12 to 15 small gifts for exchange between the participating groups.
• The groups coming by bus should use their own transport all the time during the festival.
• If group needs visa, it is responsibility of the group to arrange it.
• Groups should submit rooming lists not later than one month before the start of the festival.

Insurance

• Personal responsibility and health insurance are within the other obligations of the groups. First Aid and Medical Hospital will be available, medical services must be covered by the group.

Advertizing of the festival:

• All festival events will be presented in the press, on the radio stations, as well as on local television programs, on flyers and posters.
• The copy right of all video materials and pictures are ownership of the Organization of the Festival. By applying you confirm that you accept all festival conditions.

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.