Participation Information

Festival Dates:
Start: 27 August 2025 at 16:00
End: 31 August 2025 at 10:00

Eligibility:
Participants must be 8 years old or older.
Groups may include singing ensembles, majorettes, choruses, folk dance troupes, and modern dance groups.

Performance Requirements:
Performances should last 5, 10, or 15 minutes. Music can be live or played via CD.
Photos of the group must be submitted with the application form.

Participation Fee:
The participation fee is 195 Euro per person for 4 nights. This fee includes:

Accommodation in a 3-star hotel with 2-3 beds per room, private toilet, and shower.
Breakfast and dinner provided daily.
Free Participation for Leaders/Drivers:
Groups of 30+ participants receive 1 free leader or driver.
Groups of 45+ participants receive 2 free leaders or drivers.

Not Included in the Fee:

Transportation to festival venues and excursions (arranged at the group’s expense).
Bosphorus boat tour (20 Euro per person).
Diesel fuel for group buses.
Application & Payments:
To confirm participation, groups must submit an Application Form.
Approved groups are required to pay a 10% guarantee fee in advance, which will be deducted from the final payment.
Hotel reservations will be secured after 20% of the total fee is deposited.