XI International festival “IN HONOR OF TSAR SAMOIL”

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6 October, 2025

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Ohrid, MACEDONIA

All Performing Arts

from 82 €

4 days

Director: Z.S.& WOFA

Deadline:

June 1, 2025

Participation Information:

The festival’s main theme honors Tsar Samoil on the anniversary of his death, October 6th, 1014. The festival offers a platform to present the cultural traditions of various countries, promote international friendship, and showcase diverse cultures through dance and music.

General Rules:

The festival is non-competitive, focusing on showcasing traditional and modern dances, choral music, and majorette performances.

  • Participation is open to children’s, youth, and adult ensembles (folk dance groups, modern dance groups, vocal groups, instrumental groups, and soloists from various art styles).
  • A maximum of three groups per country will be allowed to participate.
  • Each group may consist of up to 50 members, including dancers, musicians, and managers.
  • Groups must prepare at least two dances, each lasting 10-15 minutes, with orchestra or USB sound.
  • Performances will take place during the evening, allowing daytime for sightseeing in Ohrid.
  • Please send a short CV and 2-3 photos of the group.
  • Groups should bring their national flag.
  • Transportation: Each group is responsible for their own transport to and from Ohrid.

Participation fee: 

Participation fee with acommodation is:

  • To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay in the festival , WOFA offers several accommodation options.
  • Choose from our top-tier city-center hotels or lakeside properties, each offering different board options to fit your needs. 

 

  • Suggested Accommodation:

    1. Hotel Delago & District Villa (MAIN SUGGESTION FOR BEST ACCOMMODATION IN STRICT CENTER) – LIMITED AVABILITY

    • Located just 100 meters from Ohrid’s main square, Hotel Delago & District Villa offers 4-star comfort with double rooms and top-quality breakfast & dinner options.
    • Availability is limited!
    • Double rooms accommodation! 
    •  *rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

     More about Hotel Delago & District Villa

    Pricing Options: 

    BB – Bed and Breakfast

    • 3 Nights/4 Days (BB): 94€ per person
    • 4 Nights/5 Days (BB): 124€ per person
    • 5 Nights/6 Days (BB): 149€ per person

    HB – Breakfast and Dinner

    • 3 Nights/4 Days (HB): 106€ per person
    • 4 Nights/5 Days (HB): 139€ per person
    • 5 Nights/6 Days (HB): 169€ per person

    -Bus parkng 20 Euro per day

     

2. Hotel Desaret

  • An exclusive 3-star lakeside hotel with an outdoor swimming pool. Hotel Desaret features open buffet meals and is partially renovated for added comfort. It is 14.2 kilometers from the main square of the city.


                More about Hotel Desaret

  • 3 Nights (HB): 99€ per person (Half Board – 2 meals/day)
  • 4 Nights (HB): 119€ per person

  • 3 Nights (FB): 117€ per person (Full Board – 3 meals/day)
  • 4 Nights (FB): 137€ per person

 

  1. Hotel De Luks Apartments

 

  • Ideal for those seeking a longer stay, Hotel De Luks offers meals included in both Half Board and Full Board packages.


Pricing Options:

  • 3 Nights (HB): 82€ per person (Half Board – 2 meals/day)
  • 4 Nights (HB): 109€ per person
  • 3 Nights (FB): 99€ per person (Full Board – 3 meals/day)
  • 4 Nights (FB): 129€ per person

 

  1. Additional Central 3 & 4-Star Hotels
  • For a wider selection, these centrally located hotels offer various room configurations (double, triple, and quadruple). Price information is available upon completion of the application form.

Festival organizers provide:

  • for 25 dancers – one gratis,
  • souvenir and gift for each group,
  • Certificate for attendance,
  • drinks during the performance,
  • advertising of the festival (press release, social media promotions, posters and flayers).

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.
 

Tourist tax is 1 euro person/day and it is additionaly

After the festival finish organizers will send you link from photos where you can take . The copy right of all video materials and pictures are ownership of the Organization of the Festival.

The festival will organize the transport for the groups coming by plane by picking them up from Ohrid airport, during the festival days and back to the same Ohrid airport. You can also arrive through Skopje, Tirana or Thessaloniki Airport which are only 200 km from Ohrid. The cost of the transportation will be covered by the group and will be additionally agreed according to their number. We will also assist you in obtaining visa for Macedonia if necessary. Also, you can arrive in Ohrid airport and we will organize  transport to hotel free of charge.

Program Information:

Day 1:
13:00 – Arrival in Ohrid, hotel accommodation, free time
19:00 – 20:00 – Dinner at the hotel
20:00 – Meeting with the festival director

Day 2:
09:00 – 11:00 – Breakfast
11:00 – 14:00 – Ohrid sightseeing
18:00 – 19:30 – Dinner
20:00 – Ensembles parade (old town) and festival evening

Day 3:
09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast
11:00 – 14:30 – Ohrid Lake cruising and St. Naum Monastery visit
16:00 – 18:00 – Shopping in Ohrid
18:00 – 20:00 – Dinner at the hotel
01:00 – 00:00 – Free time in the city

Day 4:
09:00 – Breakfast
11:00 – Departure of participants

Excursions Information:

Enjoy a range of cultural and sightseeing activities during the festival!

Day 2:

  • Ohrid Sightseeing:
    11:00 – 14:00 – Explore Ohrid’s cultural monuments, including St. Sofia Church, Samoil Fortress, Antique Theatre, Plaosnik, St. Kaneo Church, and the Bridge of Wishes.
  • Boat Trip on Ohrid Lake: 11:00 – 14:30 – Take a cruise around Ohrid Lake, visiting the Museum on Water and the famous St. Naum Monastery (price 13 euros per person).
  • Shopping: 16:00 – 18:00 – Shopping in Ohrid’s vibrant city center.
  • Free Time: 00:00 – 01:00 – Enjoy some free time in the city, soaking in the atmosphere and exploring on your own.

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