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International ISTANBUL Children’s Dance and Music Festival

21 -

25 April, 2025

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Istanbul, TURKEY

All Performing Arts

from 195 €

5 days

Director: M.E. & WOFA

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

Participation Information



Istanbul, where continents meet, offers the perfect setting for a vibrant cultural festival. Surrounded by the Black Sea to the north and the Sea of Marmara to the south, with the Bosphorus Strait flowing between its European and Asian halves, this city is a treasure trove of history, art, and breathtaking beauty. Each year, we invite children and young performers to experience the enchanting allure of the Bosphorus through our festivals.

Eligibility Requirements:

Participants must be 8 years or older. Eligible performers include singing ensembles, majorettes, choruses, folk dance groups, and modern dance groups.

Performance Guidelines:

Performances can be 5, 10, or 15 minutes long. Music can be performed live or played via CD. Groups must submit photos in advance to the organizing team.

Medical Insurance:

All groups must have valid medical insurance before attending. The organizing committee does not cover medical or hospital expenses but will provide an ambulance in emergencies.

Participation Fee:

€195 per person for 4 nights. Groups of 30+ participants: 1 leader or driver free (30+1). Groups of 45+ participants: 2 leaders or drivers free (45+2). A 10% guarantee fee is required upon approval and will be deducted from the final payment.

Accommodation Information



Participants will be accommodated in 3-star hotels featuring rooms with 2-3 beds and en-suite bathroom facilities. The festival package includes daily breakfast and dinner.

Not Included:

Transportation to festival venues and excursions (to be covered by participants). Optional Bosphorus boat trip (€20 per person). Diesel for group buses.

Program Information



Day 1:

Arrival in Istanbul in the afternoon. Free time followed by dinner and a meeting with group leaders.

Day 2:

Breakfast followed by a visit to the historic Byzantine district, including: Blue Mosque (free entry) Hagia Sophia Topkapı Palace Grand Bazaar Evening performances on a municipality stage (open-air).

Day 3:

Morning shopping at local centers or relaxation on Marmara Sea beaches. Evening group performances and cultural exchange of dances, learning Turkish rhythms and traditional dances.

Day 4:

Optional Bosphorus boat tour (€20/person) or additional shopping. Evening performances on a municipality stage (open-air).

Day 5:

Departure from Istanbul.
Note: The organizing team reserves the right to modify the program if necessary.

Excursions Information



Optional Activities:

Bosphorus Boat Tour: A scenic cruise along the Bosphorus Strait for €20 per person.

Airport Transfers (Round Trip):

42-person bus: €25/person 30-person bus: €30/person 20-person bus: €35/person 10-person bus: €40/person

Ground Transportation:

Festival-arranged buses are available for groups arriving by plane. This service includes airport transfers, excursions to historic sites (one visit only), and transportation to performance venues. Fees are payable to the festival committee on the first day.

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