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V International Dance & music festival SARAJEVO FEST

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11 August, 2025

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Sarajevo, BOSNIA and HERZEGOVINA

All Performing Arts

from 135 €

5 days

Director: D.R.&WOFA

Deadline:

June 7, 2025

Participation Information



We are pleased to invite Folk Ensembles, Choral Groups, Ballroom Dance Teams, Art Schools, Modern Ballet Groups, and Majorette Teams (children, youth, and adult groups) to participate in the V International Dance & Music Festival “Sarajevo Fest” in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from August 7th to 11th, 2024.

The festival aims to present the cultural traditions of different countries, offering an opportunity for participants to come together, establish friendships, and showcase their culture through dance and music. This non-competitive festival will feature traditional and modern performances by international groups.

Participation Eligibility: Open to all groups, with no age restrictions (Children, Youth, and Adult groups).
Group Size Limit: Each group may consist of up to 60 members, including dancers, managers, musicians, and family members.
Performance Requirements: Each ensemble should prepare at least 2 folk dances (10 minutes each), with accompanying orchestra or music on USB.
Number of Participants: Only 3 groups per country can participate.
Costumes: The festival will honor the best traditional costumes for men and women, as well as the best dancing couple.
Group Requirements:
Send a short CV and photos of your group.
Bring your national flag.
Groups should arrange their own transport for arrival and departure.

Participation Fee:
135 EUR per person for 3-night full-board accommodation (includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tourist tax).

Accommodation Information



All festival participants will be accommodated at the 4-star Hotel BM in Sarajevo, where they will receive full-board services (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during their stay.

Hotel: 4-star Hotel BM
Accommodation: Triple rooms
Meals: Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) at the hotel
Duration: 3 nights
Additional Costs: For groups arriving by plane, transfers from Sarajevo Airport to the hotel will be arranged at the participants’ expense.

Free Services Provided by the Festival Organizers:
For every 20 dancers, one participant stays for free.
Souvenir and gift for each group.
Certificate of attendance.
Free parking at the hotel.
Translator available (Russian, English).
Two festival concerts (Friday and Saturday).
Evening ensemble gatherings at the hotel.

Optional Excursions are included as part of the festival and are available at no extra charge, including Vrelo Bosne, Gondola, Avazov Tower, and a guided tour of Baščaršija.

Payment & Insurance Details


A deposit of 10% is required to secure participation, followed by an advance payment of 30 EUR per person.
If a group cancels their participation, the advance payment is non-refundable.

Insurance:
It is the responsibility of each group to ensure personal and health insurance. First aid and medical services will be available, but any medical costs will be covered by the group.

Upon arrival at the hotel, a detailed festival program will be provided, and a guide will be assigned to assist throughout the festival. After the festival, organizers will send a link to access photos and videos from the event.

For those wishing to stay longer in Sarajevo, a special extended program is available at a rate of 40 EUR per day per person.

Program Information



Day 1: Arrival and Welcome
13:00 – Arrival in Sarajevo, hotel accommodation.
19:00 – 20:00 – Dinner at the hotel.
21:00 – Welcome meeting with the group leaders.

Day 2: Sightseeing and Festival Activities
08:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast.
10:00 – 14:00 – Sarajevo sightseeing tour.
18:00 – 19:00 – Dinner at the hotel.
19:00 – Ensembles parade through the old town.
20:00 – Festival evening performance.

Day 3: Excursions and Second Festival Evening
09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast.
11:00 – 15:30 – Excursions or free time.
18:00 – 19:30 – Dinner at the hotel.
20:00 – 22:00 – Second festival evening and folklore party.

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

Excursions Information


Participants will have the opportunity to experience Sarajevo’s rich cultural and historical heritage through a variety of exciting excursions:

Tour of Jahorina: Experience the Olympic beauty of Jahorina Mountain.
Cable Car Ride: Enjoy panoramic views of Sarajevo from the cable car.
Visoko Pyramid Tour: Discover the ancient pyramids near Visoko.
Spring of Bosnia: Visit this historical and natural landmark.
Baščaršija Tour: Explore Sarajevo’s famous old town and enjoy local food such as cevapi, pies, and coffee with rahatlok.

Additional free excursions include a visit to the Vrelo Bosne, the Gondola, Avazov Tower, and the famous Baščaršija with a local guide. For those who wish to extend their stay, a special program can be arranged at a rate of 40 EUR per day per person.

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