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XXVIV INTERNATIONAL MUSIC & DANCE FESTIVAL “OHRID PEARL” 2027

Destination: Ohrid, North Macedonia
Dates: 9–13 Sep 2027
Length: 5 days · 4 nights
Apply by: 9 Mar 2027

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Overview

The festival

The International Music & Dance Festival “OHRID PEARL” takes place in Ohrid, North Macedonia, from 9–13 September 2027.

The festival presents the cultural traditions of different countries and gives participants opportunities to meet, establish friendships and share their culture through music and dance.

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Program

Day by day

Thursday 9 September

Arrival in Ohrid

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10 June 2027: Arrival of participating groups in Ohrid, hotel check-in and accommodation.
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Free time and meeting with festival representatives.

Stay & prices

Accommodation packages

Price includes

Depending on the selected accommodation package:

Selected 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

Not included

Tourist tax: €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
Boat trips
Additional nights
Room supplements
International transport
Personal expenses
Other services not specifically included in the selected package

Booking & Payment Terms

The source page does not provide a detailed percentage-based deposit schedule.

Groups should coordinate accommodation, travel and performance details with the organizer.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

The festival is non-competitive and welcomes:

Children and youth folklore groups
Modern dance groups
Vocal groups
Instrumental groups
Choirs
Soloists
Majorette teams
Orchestras
Other performing arts groups

Participation Conditions

Maximum 3 groups per country.
Maximum 70 members per group, including dancers, managers, musicians and family members.
Groups should submit a short CV, 5 photos and participation information.
Each group should bring its national flag.
Groups arrange their own arrival and departure transport.

Health Insurance

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

Performance & Stage

Each folklore ensemble should prepare at least 2 folk dances, each lasting approximately 12–16 minutes, accompanied by an orchestra or recorded music on USB.
Choirs should prepare 2 program parts of approximately 12–16 minutes.
Performances take place mainly in the evening, leaving daytime available for sightseeing and excursions.
The final official festival program is issued approximately one month before arrival.

Excursions

Optional activities include:

Ohrid guided tour
Ohrid–St. Naum boat trip
St. Naum with Macedonian traditional food and wine tasting
St. Naum, Ostrovo and Crni Drim Springs boat ride
Horseback riding
Struga sightseeing
Vevchani
Pogradec, Albania
Skopje & Matka Canyon guided excursion; groups need to arrange their own bus for this excursion.

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Location to be announced

10–14 Jun 2027

5 days · 4 nights

Application deadline

Not announced

Price on request