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XII International Children Music & Dance Festival BOSPHORUS FEST

24 -

27 April, 2025

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Istanbul, TURKEY

All Performing Arts

from 145 €

5 days

Director: S.Z.M.&WOFA

Deadline:

March 20, 2025

Participation Information



We are pleased to invite children, youth, and adult groups from all over the world to participate in the XII International Dance & Music Festival “BOSPHORUS FEST” from April 24-27, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. This festival offers a unique opportunity for groups to showcase their culture and traditions through dance, music, and national costumes.

General Rules for Participation:


Participants can include folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs, and music bands from all over the world (children and youth only).

The festival will feature non-competitive presentations of traditional and modern dances, choral groups, majorette teams, orchestras, and brass bands.

Groups should prepare at least two dances, each lasting 8-12 minutes, with either USB or live orchestra accompaniment. Choirs should prepare a free program lasting 12-15 minutes.

Groups must bring a flag of their country and a few gifts for visits to the municipality and organizers.

Groups wishing to participate must submit an application form. A completed and signed application form indicates acceptance of the festival’s terms and regulations.

Each country can send only three groups, and the number of participants is limited.

Groups must send a short CV and a few photos of the group by email.

Groups are responsible for their own transport for arrival and departure.

Accommodation Information



Accommodation for the festival will be in 4* hotels, including Blue Vista, Eser Hotel, Blue World, or similar hotels.

Participation Fee:


145 Euro per person (for 3 nights with breakfast and dinner – open buffet).
The fee includes accommodation at a 4* hotel, daily breakfast, and dinner.

Additional days can be booked for 48 Euro per person per day (with breakfast and dinner).

For groups of 25 participants, one group leader can stay free of charge.

Program Information



Day 1:
14:00 Arrival in Istanbul, hotel accommodation, and free time.
21:00 Welcome reception with group leaders.

Day 2:
07:00 – 10:00 Breakfast.
10:00 – 15:00 Optional Bosphorus boat tour.
14:00 Ensemble parade.
14:30 Official festival evening: Welcome speech and open-air performance.

Day 3:
07:00 – 10:00 Breakfast.
10:00 – 18:00 Istanbul sightseeing tour with organized local guides (Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmed Square, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Byzantine Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, etc.).
21:00 Free time.

Day 4:
07:00 – 10:00 Breakfast.
11:00 Departure.

If You Stay Longer:

Day 4 (continued):
10:00 – 15:00 Visit to Galata Tower, Taksim Square, and Eminonu Bazar (optional or free time).
21:00 Turkish night at a local restaurant (optional).

Day 5:
07:00 – 10:00 Breakfast.
12:00 Departure.

Excursions Information



The festival offers a variety of optional excursions for participants to explore the beauty and history of Istanbul. These excursions are available at additional costs:
Optional Tours:
Tour of Istanbul’s historical core (Grand Bazaar, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace) – from 10 Euro (excluding entrance fees).
Joyful Istanbul Tour (Miniaturk, Balat, and Fener) – from 20 Euro.
Bosphorus Cruise (between Europe and Asia) – from 25 Euro.

Traditional Turkey Night:
A fantastic evening with a complete dinner and unlimited drinks – 35 Euro.

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