Price includes
- Transportation on official concert days.
- Festival laureate diplomas and gifts for participants.
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XI INTERNATIONAL SEA FOLK FESTIVAL – BATUMI & KOBULETI 2027
- Destination
- Batumi, Georgia
- Dates
- 1–6 Jul 2027
- Length
- 6 days · 5 nights
- Apply by
- 1 May 2027
Overview
The festival
XI International Sea Folk Festival – Batumi & Kobuleti 2027
Held in Batumi and Kobuleti, Georgia, the festival is dedicated to the promotion and development of folklore arts and traditional culture. It encourages cultural exchange, mutual respect and cooperation while promoting Georgian and international folklore traditions.
Performers and choreographers can share experience, establish new creative connections and develop their artistic skills.
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Program
Festival program
The detailed festival program and final agenda will be confirmed approximately one month before the beginning of each festival edition.
The program will include group performances, cultural activities and a final concert featuring participating ensembles.
Stay & prices
Accommodation packages
Not included
- Additional hotel nights.
- Optional tours and excursions.
- International transportation.
- Travel insurance.
- Airport-to-hotel transfers.
Accommodation is in 2-, 3- and 4-bed rooms.
Booking & Payment Terms
Participation is based on a self-funding principle.
- A 50% advance payment of the total participation fee is required when submitting the application.
- The remaining 50% must be paid no later than one month before the festival begins.
Before you go
Rules, excursions & practical details
Participation
Folklore groups from different countries and regions are welcome to participate, with no age restrictions.
Categories
- Folklore dance
- Folklore songs, for ensembles and individual performers
- Songs and romances
- Traditional handicraft arts and exhibitions
Groups must submit their program and relevant audio/video and promotional materials with their application.
Performance & Stage
- Participants prepare two performances of approximately 3–5 minutes each.
- Each participating group presents one performance at the final concert.
- Music may be performed live or with a recorded soundtrack.
Excursions
Optional excursions and tours in Georgia may be available during the festival. Participating groups will receive further information about available excursions and additional costs prior to or during their stay.
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