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Budva Welcomes the World: International Groups, Culture and Friendship Mark the End of May 2026.

"Beautiful start of the summer: 20-25 May Budva, Montenegro

Words cannot fully describe the atmosphere created during the International Choir Festival “Songs of the Sea” and the International Folk Festival “Sea of Rhythms”, held in Budva from 20–25 May 2026.

Throughout the festival days, choirs and folklore groups from different countries filled the streets and squares of Budva with music, dance, smiles, and unforgettable emotions. Their performances once again proved that culture has the power to connect people beyond borders, languages, and traditions.

This festival welcomed the Amateur Russian Choir from Belgrade, Serbia, the Plai Întorsurean Choir from Romania, Orkiestra Dęta Gminy Wejherowo from Poland, Group Dance Gyöngyvirág Néptáncegyüttes from Romania (Transylvania), and Gruppo Folk Villanova from Croatia. Each group brought its own unique traditions, repertoire, and energy, creating a colorful international celebration in the heart of Budva.

The beautiful spring weather allowed participants to fully enjoy everything Budva has to offer. Between performances, groups explored the charming Old Town, relaxed by the Adriatic Sea, and created friendships that will last long after the festival ended.

Its always a pleasure to see groups become friends with each other, sharing their culture on an international stage and creating lifelong memoires.

World Festival Association

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