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XXII INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN FOLKLORE FESTIVAL “LAKE OF TRADITIONS” 2027

Destination
Ohrid, North Macedonia
Dates
26–30 Jul 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
Apply by
26 Mar 2027
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Overview

The festival

Ohrid, North Macedonia, known as the “Pearl of the Balkans,” is a UNESCO World Heritage destination famous for its lake, historic churches, traditional old town and rich cultural heritage.

The festival brings together international groups for performances in one of the region’s most attractive destinations.

Program

Day by day

Monday 26 July

Arrival in Ohrid

  1. Arrival, welcome by the organizer, program meeting and hotel accommodation.

  2. Dinner at the hotel.

Stay & prices

Accommodation packages

Price includes

Depending on the selected accommodation package, the price includes:

  • Selected hotel accommodation
  • Selected meal plan
  • Festival participation
  • Festival organization
  • Performance stage provided by the organizer
  • 1 free accommodation place for every 25 paying participants
  • Attendance certificates
  • Souvenirs and gifts for each group
  • Drinks during performances
  • Festival guide
  • Festival promotion and advertising
  • Free parking
  • Free transfer from Ohrid Airport

Not included

  • Tourist tax: EUR 1 per person
  • Personal responsibility and health insurance
  • Medical expenses, including related first aid and medical service costs, which must be covered by the participating group
  • Optional excursions
  • Entrance fees during sightseeing
  • Lake Ohrid boat cruise
  • Traditional Macedonian dinner
  • Additional nights
  • Room supplements
  • Personal expenses
  • Transfers from Skopje, Tirana or Thessaloniki airports, which may be separately arranged at an additional cost

Booking & Payment Terms

Groups must submit the required application and promotional information according to the organizer’s instructions.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Who Can Participate

Category: All Performing Arts. The festival welcomes:

  • Folk dance groups
  • Modern dance groups
  • Choirs
  • Majorette teams
  • Brass bands
  • Orchestras

There is no age limit and no limit on the number of participants.

Group Preparation

  • Bring your national flag.
  • Prepare a board with the group name and country.
  • Bring approximately 12–15 small gifts for cultural exchange.
  • Send a CV, photos and videos for promotional purposes.
  • Arrange your own transport to Ohrid.

Health Insurance & Personal Responsibility

Personal responsibility and health insurance are required for all groups. First aid and medical services are available.

Performance & Stage

  • Each group should prepare a performance of approximately 12–15 minutes.
  • Groups may perform with a live orchestra or recorded music on CD/USB.

Excursions

Optional activities include:

  • Guided sightseeing of Ohrid
  • Lake Ohrid–St. Naum boat trip
  • Museum on Water
  • St. Naum Monastery
  • St. Naum boat trip with Macedonian traditional food and wine tasting
  • Crni Drim Springs boat ride
  • Horseback riding
  • Struga
  • Guided excursion to Skopje & Matka Canyon; groups must arrange their own bus

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26–30 Jul 2027Applications open
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