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XXXI INTERNATIONAL DANCE & MUSIC “ST. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI” 2027

Destination
Ohrid, North Macedonia
Dates
5–9 Aug 2027
Length
5 days · 4 nights
Apply by
5 Mar 2027
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Overview

The festival

XXXI International Dance & Music “ST. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI” takes place in Ohrid, North Macedonia, from 5–9 August 2027.

Dedicated to St. Kliment, patron of Ohrid, whose celebration takes place on 8 August, the festival showcases cultural traditions and creates opportunities for international friendship through music and dance.

Program

Day by day

Thursday 5 August

Arrival in Ohrid

  1. 5 August 2027: Arrival in Ohrid, hotel accommodation and free activities.

  2. Lunch for Full Board groups.

  3. Dinner at the hotel.

  4. Welcome reception with group leaders.

Stay & prices

Accommodation packages

Price includes

Depending on the selected accommodation package:

  • Selected hotel accommodation
  • Selected meal plan
  • Festival participation
  • Festival organization
  • 1 free accommodation place for every 25 paying participants
  • Attendance certificates
  • Souvenirs and gifts for participating groups
  • Drinks during performances
  • Festival guide
  • Festival advertising and promotion
  • Free parking

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
  • Lake Ohrid boat cruise
  • Additional nights
  • Room supplements
  • International travel
  • 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 for this festival.

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

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Who Can Participate

  • Folk dance and modern dance groups
  • Choral, vocal and instrumental groups
  • Orchestras and brass bands
  • Majorette teams
  • Soloists
  • Children’s, youth and adult groups from different countries

General Conditions

  • The festival is non-competitive.
  • A maximum of 3 groups per country may participate.
  • Each group may have up to 50 participants, including dancers, managers and musicians.
  • Groups must submit a short CV, photos and participation information.
  • Each group should bring its national flag.
  • Groups arrange their own arrival and departure transport.

Special Recognition

Special recognition may be given for the best female folk costume, best male folk costume and best dancing couple.

Health Insurance

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

Performance & Stage

  • Dance ensembles should prepare at least 2 folk dances, with performances lasting approximately 12–15 minutes, accompanied by an orchestra or recorded music on USB.
  • Choral groups should prepare 2 pieces with a total duration of approximately 12–18 minutes.
  • Performances take place mainly in the evening, leaving daytime available for sightseeing and excursions.
  • The organizer provides the performance stage.

Excursions

Optional Activities

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

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