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XXI International Music & Dance festival FESTIVAL DAYS IN DURRES

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15 September, 2025

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Durres, ALBANIA

All Performing Arts

from 138 €

5 days

Director: Z.S.. & WOFA

Deadline:

July 12, 2025

Participation Information



We are pleased to invite folk ensembles, choral groups, art schools, majorette teams, orchestras, ballroom dance groups, and modern dance teams (children, youth, and adult groups) to participate in the XXI International Music, Art, Fine & Folk-Dance Festival “Festival Days in Durres”, to be held from September 12–16, 2024, in Durres, Albania.

The festival’s primary aim is to showcase the cultural traditions of different countries, fostering friendship and cultural exchange through dance and music. This non-competitive festival encourages groups to present their traditions in public spaces like streets and squares.

General Rules:


The festival is open to folk and choir ensembles, orchestras, majorette teams, and modern dance groups, with no restriction on gender or age.

Each country is allowed to send up to 3 groups.

Groups can have up to 70 participants, including dancers, managers, musicians, and family members.

Each group must prepare 2 folk dances (10-15 minutes each) with orchestra or USB for accompaniment. For choral groups, a free program of 15 minutes is required.

Groups must send a short CV and photos for the group.

Groups must bring their national flag.

Each group is responsible for their own transportation to and from the festival.

Accommodation Information


The festival will be hosted at the Bonita Hotel 5*, a resort situated on the beach with an outdoor swimming pool –Hotel Bonita Luxury. The hotel offers double and triple rooms. The festival offers two accommodation packages:

138 EUR for 3 HB per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day)
178 EUR for 4 HB per person (4 nights with 2 meals per day)
On your request, you can continue your stay in Dures. Price will be €39 per day per person HB and this price is special for the participants in festivals that we can provide.

Additional double rooms are available upon request for an extra 10 EUR per person per day.

Tourist tax is 1 EUR per person per day and must be paid separately.

Program Information



Day 1: 12.09
– 13:00 Arrival in Durres, hotel accommodation, and free time (beach time)
– 18:00–19:00 Dinner (buffet) in the hotel
– 21:00 Welcome meeting with group leaders

Day 2: 13.09
– 09:00–10:00 Breakfast (buffet)
– 11:00–15:00 Durres sightseeing
– 18:00–19:00 Dinner (buffet) in the hotel
– 19:30–23:00 Parade and Opening Ceremony at the main square, where each group presents their culture, traditions, songs, and dances (12–15 minutes per group)

Day 3: 14.09
– 09:00–10:00 Breakfast (buffet)
– 10:30–15:00 Beach time or visit Kruje
– 18:00–20:00 Dinner (buffet) in the hotel
– 21:00 Party in the hotel

Day 4: 15.09
– 09:00–10:00 Breakfast (buffet)
– 10:30–15:00 Beach time or visit Tirana
– 17:00–18:00 Dinner (buffet) in the hotel
– 21:00–23:00 Discotheque with all participants in the hotel

Day 5: 16.09
– 09:00–11:00 Breakfast (buffet)
– 11:00 Departure of participants

Optional Extension: Day 5
– 09:00–10:00 Breakfast
– 10:30–14:00 Visit Tirana city or free time on the beach
– 19:00–20:00 Dinner in hotel
– 21:00–00:00 Free night in Durres

Day 6: 17.09
– 08:00–09:00 Breakfast
– 09:00–11:00 Departure

Excursion Information


During the festival, participants will have the chance to explore the cultural and historical sites of Durres and nearby areas. The excursion options include:

Durres Sightseeing (Day 2: 11:00–15:00) – Visit the historical sites of Durres, including the Roman amphitheater and ancient city walls.
Kruje (Day 3: 10:30–15:00) – Visit the historic city of Kruje, including monuments and museums (entrance fee: 2 EUR).
Tirana (Day 4: 10:30–15:00) – Visit Albania’s capital, including its landmarks and museums.

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