XXII International Music & Folk – Dance Festival OHRID PEARL

20 -

23 September, 2025

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Ohrid, MACEDONIA

All Performing Arts

from 82 €

4 days

Director: Z.S.& WOFA

Deadline:

May 30, 2025

Participation Information

 With pleasure we INVITE you ( Folk groups,dance groups,vocal and choir groups, majorette teams,orchestras), (children, youth and adults groups) to participate on XXII International Music & Folk – Dance Festival “OHRID PEARL”, which will be held from 20 – 24 September 

The intention of our invitation  and the Festival light motive is to present the cultural tradition of different countries and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to get together, to establish friendships and culture presentation trough dance and music.

Participating conditions are:

  • is a non-competitive sample
  • on the festival may participate children and youth folklore dance groups, modern dance groups, vocal groups, instrumental groups and soloists, as well as groups and performers from other art styles
  • the number of participants are limited (only 3  groups from each country)
  • each group should consist of most 70 members including dancers, managers,musicians and family members
  • Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 folk dances 12-16 minutes each with orchestra or USB
  • The Choral groups -two parts from 12 – 16 minutes free program
  • The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the historical part of the city and  excursions
  • To send by mail short CV and 5 photos of the group
  • To bring a flag of the country
  • Groups should have there own transport for arrival and departure, 

Accommodation Information

Participation fee with acommodation is:

  • To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay in the festival yas, 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

– additional day is 30 euros;

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

– additional day is 40 euros;

-Bus parking 20 Euro per day

  1. Hotel Lagadin Ohrid – LIMITED AVABILITY!

– Hotel Lagadin* is a cozy, family-run hotel on the shore of Lake Ohrid, just 6 km from the city center. Renovated in 2020, it offers 23 comfortable rooms, most with stunning lake and mountain views. Guests enjoy a private beach, a spacious yard with a playground, and a peaceful natural setting. With warm hospitality and a charming Macedonian design, it’s the perfect retreat for relaxation.

– Link to the accommodation: Hotel Lagadin

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

 – additional day is 30 euros;

HB – Breakfast and Dinner

  • 3 Nights/4 Days (HB): 114€ per person
  • 4 Nights/5 Days (HB): 149€ per person
  • 5 Nights/6 Days (HB): 184€ per person

– additional day 40 euros;

  1. Hotel Desaret & International
  • 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

HB – Breakfast and Dinner

  • 3 Nights/ 4 days (HB): 119 € per person (Half Board – 2 meals/day)
  • 4 Nights/ 5 days (HB): 144 € per person
  • 5 Nights/ 6 days (HB): 179 € per person

– additional day HB is 36 euros per person;

FB – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • 3 Nights (FB): 128 € per person (Full Board – 3 meals/day)
  • 4 Nights (FB): 159 € per person
  • 5 Nights (FB): 194 € per person

 – additional day FB is 41 euros per person;

– additional double room is 8 euros per person per day;

  1. Hotel Mizo – Click here to see Hotel Mizo

BB – Bed and Breakfast

  • 3 Nights/ 4 days (BB): 104 € per person
  • 4 Nights/ 5 days (BB): 136 € per person
  • 5 Nights/ 6 days (BB): 169 € per person

– additional day is 33 euros per person;

HB – Breakfast and Dinner

  • 3 Nights/ 4 days (HB): 119 € per person
  • 4 Nights/ 5 days (HB): 144 € per person
  • 5 Nights/ 6 days (HB): 179 € per person

– additional day is 36 euros per person;

  1. Hotel De Luks Apartments

– 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

Additional Central 3 & 4-Star Hotels

  • If you are interested for any other option, make sure to contact us and we will make sure to arrange it for you;
  • 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. 

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  • For any extra double room, the group should pay an extra 10 euro/person/day and for a single room an additional 20 euros per day

Festival organizers provide:

  • for 24 person – one gratis
  • certificates for attendance on the festival
  • souvenir and presents for the groups
  • drinks during the performance
  • free bus parking
  • advertising of the festival (press release e-flayers, social media promotion, posters).

 NOTE: Tourist tax and insurance is 1 euro per day per person and it is paid additional..

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
.

Transportation and Visa Assistance

Transfers are available from Ohrid, Skopje, Tirana, and Thessaloniki airports. Transportation costs are covered by the group, with rates arranged based on group size. We can also assist with visa arrangements if necessary.

On your request,  You can continue your stay in Ohrid. Price will be 27 Euro per day per person HB – price is special for the participants in festivals. For additional days we will prepare special program for you and festival evening in other city.

   The festival will organize the transport for the groups coming by plane by picking them up from airport, during the festival days and back to the 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.

Festival Program Information

Day 1:

Arrival in Ohrid after 13:00, hotel check-in.
19:00–21:00: Dinner
21:00: Festival Director meeting
Day 2:

Morning: Ohrid sightseeing
18:30–19:30: Dinner
20:00: Parade and festival opening
Day 3:

Morning: Ohrid Lake Cruise
Evening: Free time in Ohrid
Day 4:

Morning: Struga and Vevcani Ethno Village visit
Evening: Shopping in Ohrid, Dinner, and party at the hotel
Day 5:

Departure to Skopje with sightseeing options, then depart for home.
Note: Participants are welcome to extend their stay in Ohrid for a special rate of €27 per person per day (HB).

 

Excursion Information

  • Ohrid Sightseeing: Visit cultural sites including the St. Sofia Church, Samoil Fortress (€2 entrance), Antique Theatre, Plaosnik (€2 entrance), and St. Kaneo Church.
  • Ohrid Lake Cruise: Cruise to the Museum on Water and St. Naum Monastery (€14 per person).
  • Struga & Vevcani Ethno Village: Visit Struga and explore the traditional Vevcani Ethno Village.
  • Skopje Day Trip (Optional): Tour Macedonia’s capital, Skopje, with sites including the Alexander of Macedon statue, National Museum, Macedonian Gate, and Stone Bridge.

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