XVIII International Music & Folk – Dance festival “MOGREN FEST”

25 -

29 September, 2025

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Budva, MONTENEGRO

All Performing Arts

from 107 €

5 days

Director: Z.S.&WOFA

Deadline:

May 30, 2025

Participation Info

We warmly invite folk groups, choral groups, orchestras, majorette teams, ballroom dance teams, and modern dance troupes, consisting of children, youth, and adult performers, to participate in the XVIII International Music & Folk-Dance Festival “Mogren Fest.”

Participants:

Ensembles from Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Ukraine, Turkey, Serbia, Bosnia, Romania, Slovenia, Italy, Sweden, Moldova, Armenia, Croatia, Bulgaria, and Hungary are welcome.

Festival Theme:

The festival’s light motif is to showcase the cultural traditions of various countries and to foster friendships among participants through dance and music.

General Rules:

  • Non-competitive showcase of traditional and modern dances, choral groups, majorette teams, orchestras, and brass bands.
  • Every folklore, choral, modern dance, and majorette team has the right to participate.
  • The number of participants is limited (only 3 groups from each country).
  • Each group should consist of a maximum of 80 members, including dancers, managers, musicians, and family members.
  • Ensembles must prepare at least 2 dances, each 10-15 minutes long, with a USB or orchestra accompaniment.
  • Participants should bring their national flag.
  • Groups must have their own transportation for arrival and departure.
  • A short CV and 3 photos of the group must be submitted.

Accommodation Info

Participation Fee:

107 Euro for 3 HB per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day – open buffet)
137 Euro for 4 HB per person (4 nights with 2 meals per day – open buffet)

It covers hotel accommodation in:

Accomodation with price on Request:

The festival organizers will provide:

  • One free participant for every 24 paying participants.
  • Souvenirs and gifts for each group.
  • A welcome cocktail.
  • Certificates of attendance.
  • Drinks during performances.
  • Promotion of the festival through press releases and social media.

Organizers provide 2/2 rooms for drivers and group leaders; an additional fee of 8 Euro per day per person applies for extra rooms.

Tourist Tax:

  • An additional fee of 1.5 Euro per person per day will be charged for the Montenegro tourist tax.

Additional Stay:

  • Participants wishing to extend their stay in Budva can do so at a special price of 32 Euro per day per person (half-board).

Insurance:

  • Personal responsibility and health insurance are the groups’ obligations. First aid and medical facilities will be available.

Transportation:

  • For transportation arrangements, the festival organizers will facilitate pickups from Tivat airport during the festival days. Costs will be covered by the groups and will be agreed upon based on the number of participants.

Program Info

Day 1

  • 13:00 – Arrival in Budva, hotel accommodation, and free time
  • 19:00 – 20:00 – Dinner in hotel
  • 21:00 – Welcome reception with group leaders

Day 2

  • 09:00 – 11:00 – Breakfast
  • 11:00 – 14:00 – Budva sightseeing
  • 18:00 – 19:30 – Dinner in hotel
  • 20:00 – 23:00 – Ensembles parade (Old Town) and official opening of the festival

Day 3

  • 09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast
  • 10:00 – 18:00 – Optional excursions to Kotor, Dubrovnik, or Sveti Stefan
  • 18:00 – 20:00 – Dinner in hotel
  • 21:00 – 00:00 – Free time

Day 4

  • 09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast (open buffet)
  • 11:00 – Departure of participants

 

Excursions Information

  • Visiting Ostrog Orthodox Monastery – 50€ per person
Visit one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in the Balkans, uniquely built into a cliffside, offering spirituality and stunning nature.
  • Visiting Tara River Canyon – 50€ per person
Explore the second deepest canyon in the world, known as the ‘Tear of Europe’, with majestic viewpoints and untouched nature.
  • Shkodra Lake in Montenegro with Lunch – 50€ per person
Discover the largest lake in Southern Europe, enjoy a traditional lunch by the lake, and take in the breathtaking views.
  • Shkodra Lake in Montenegro (Without Lunch) + Boat Ride – 40€ per person
Immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of Shkodra Lake with a boat ride, offering a serene and panoramic view of the landscape.
  • Visiting Kotor with Boat Ride – 40€ per person
Cruise through the mesmerizing Bay of Kotor and explore the UNESCO-listed medieval town of Kotor, filled with history and charm.
  • Visiting Kotor (Without Boat Ride) – 30€ per person
Walk through Kotor’s Old Town, explore historic landmarks, and experience the medieval charm of this coastal gem.
  • Kotor Cable Car Adventure – 30€ per person
Ride the new Kotor Cable Car and ascend to one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in Montenegro.

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