Participation Information

With pleasure we INVITE (folk ensembles,choral groups,art schools, majorette teams, orchestras,Ballroom dance groups, modern dance teams) (children, youth and adult groups) to participate on XXXI International Music & Folk – dance festival “DURRES FEST ” 17 – 21  June, 2025 Durres, Albania 

The intention of our invitation  and the Festival light motive is to present the cultural tradition of different countries and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to get together, to establish friendships and culture presentation trough dance and music.The idea of the Festival is to bring the music closer to the people and to present the music on the streets and the squares.

General rules :

• is a non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances, brass bands, orchestras, modern dance groups, choral groups,Ballroom dance teams,modern dance,art schools, majorette teams…
• Every Folklore,Choral group, majorette Team has the right to participate. Children’s ensembles  , Youth ensembles , adult ensembles
• The number of participants are limited (only 3  groups from each country),
• Each group should consist of most 70 members including dancers, managers,musicians and family members,
• Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 folk dances, 10-15 minutes each with orchestra or USB. For choral groups should prepare free program about 15 minutes The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the historical part of the city and  excursions.
• To send us short CV and 5 photos of the group,
• To take a flag of the country,
• Groups should have there own transport for arrival and departure,