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XVII BLACK SEA PEARLS INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL 2027

Destination
Sunny Beach, Bulgaria
Dates
22–29 Jul 2027
Length
8 days · 7 nights
Apply by
22 Jun 2027

Overview

The festival

The Black Sea Pearls International Folklore Festival welcomes folklore groups from around the world to the Bulgarian Black Sea coast for a celebration of traditional dance, music, costumes and cultural exchange.

The festival brings together children, young performers, adults and veteran groups from numerous countries and offers participants the opportunity to present their traditions during three festival evenings. Performances take place in Sveti Vlas, Nessebar and Pomorie, creating a unique festival experience combined with a summer stay in Sunny Beach.

The event has a review character and focuses on friendship, cultural exchange and the presentation of folklore traditions from different countries.

Program

Festival program

Festival performances are organized on the following days:

Friday – Sveti Vlas
Performance in Sveti Vlas, approximately 10 km from the hotel.

Saturday – Nessebar
Performance in Nessebar, approximately 2.5 km from the hotel.

Sunday – Pomorie
Performance in Pomorie, approximately 20 km from the hotel.

The remaining time during the stay is free time for the groups, which they may use for relaxation, sightseeing, excursions, or other activities of their choice.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

  • Participation is open to children's, youth, adult, veteran and mixed folklore ensembles, as well as dance groups, majorette groups, singing groups, choirs and orchestras.

  • The festival program takes place over three days – Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Groups may perform during all three festival evenings or according to prior agreement with the organizer. Participation in the final festival evening on Sunday is mandatory.

  • Each group should prepare at least one choreography, which may be performed during each festival evening. Groups are encouraged, where possible, to prepare different choreographies for the different performances.

  • Live musical accompaniment is welcome but is not mandatory. Groups may also perform using recorded music from a CD, flash drive or USB device.

  • For the final festival evening, participants should bring a sign displaying the name of their group as well as their national flag. The final evening also includes a parade and selections for traditional costume and festival recognitions.

Excursions

Optional excursions and sightseeing activities may be organized during the festival stay. Detailed information about the available excursions, destinations and prices will be provided to the participating groups by the main festival organizer upon contact and registration.

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