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VI DELHI INTERNATIONAL ETHNIC FOLKLORE FESTIVAL 2027

Destination
New Delhi, India
Dates
7–14 Jan 2027
Length
8 days · 7 nights
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1 Dec 2026 · 47 days left
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Overview

The festival

The XIII Delhi International Ethnic Folklore Festival (DIEFF) – 2027 takes place in New Delhi, India, from 7–14 January 2027.

This international ethnic folklore festival celebrates diverse performing traditions in India’s capital.

Stay & prices

Accommodation packages

Price includes

  • Festival performances.
  • Hotel accommodation according to the selected package.
  • Meals according to the selected package.
  • Arrival pickup at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi (DEL), and return escort to the airport departure area at the end of the festival, according to flight schedules.
  • A local festival host accompanying the group.
  • One organized Delhi sightseeing day.
  • An honorary diploma for every participant.
  • A festival trophy for the group leader.
  • Photos and videos of group performances.
  • Traditional Indian dress experience / photo session.
  • Workshops.
  • Parade.
  • Festival organization and coordination.

Not included

  • International round-trip flights.
  • Travel health insurance.
  • Monument entrance fees during Delhi sightseeing, payable by participants.
  • Beverages.
  • Laundry.
  • Room service.
  • Long-distance calls.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Additional tours outside the festival programme.
  • Optional competition entry fees: EUR 50 per group; EUR 25 for solo; EUR 30 for duo; EUR 35 for trio; EUR 40 for quartet.

Accommodation is provided in selected 3-star or 4-star hotels in New Delhi, with three meals per day (FB – Full Board), according to the package selected by each group.

Booking & Payment Terms

The official conditions mention package prices of EUR 230, EUR 275, EUR 375 and EUR 480, hotel category or room type corresponding to each price. These must not be entered as separate rate plans until the exact accommodation table is confirmed.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Who Can Participate

  • Folk dance groups, theatre groups, classical dance groups, contemporary dance, Latin, ballroom, street dance, modern social dance, Oriental dance and fusion dance.
  • Choirs, brass bands, orchestras and majorettes.
  • Ages: 7 to 70+ years.
  • Group size is listed as 4+ to 40+ participants / unlimited.

Group Obligations

  • Attend rehearsals on time.
  • Provide one workshop.
  • Participate in one parade and all official programmes.
  • Bring two national flags.
  • Bring 3–4 gifts for official exchanges.

Optional Competition

Only registered festival participants may enter.

  • Group category awards: EUR 250, EUR 100 and EUR 50, plus trophies and diplomas.
  • Solo, duo, trio and quartet awards: EUR 100 and EUR 50, plus trophies and diplomas.

Health Insurance

Participants must have valid travel insurance with medical and accident coverage.

Performance & Stage

  • Prepare three different dance/music items.
  • Each festival performance lasts 10–15 minutes. Groups may perform once or twice per day.
  • Live or recorded music is allowed.
  • Optional group competition: 5–20 members; performance duration 5 minutes to 5 minutes 30 seconds.
  • Optional solo, duo, trio and quartet competition: performance duration 2 minutes 30 seconds to 3 minutes.

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