European Association of Folklore Festivals

6th International Youth Folk Festival “SPRING FLOWER” (23 - 27 May 2012)

PROGRAM OF THE FESTIVAL

(preliminary version)

1^st Day

12.00 – 14.00  Arrival of the Groups in Ohrid and accommodation in the hotel “Beton” settled in settlement Sv. Stefan (Ohrid Lake coast, 4km from Ohrid)
14.00 – 15.00  Lunch 
15.00 – 19.00  Free afternoon (possibility for swimming)
20.00 – 21.00 Dinner
21.00 – 22.00  Meeting with the leaders of the Groups

2^nd Day

09.00 – 09.30  Breakfast
10.00 – 13.00  Sightseeing of Ohrid and historical monuments (Ohrid Amphitheater, Samoil's Fortress, Plaoshnik, St. Jovan Kaneo, house of Robevci)
14.00 – 15.00  Lunch
19.30 – 20.00  Parade through Ohrid with costumes
20.00 – 22.00  Concert in Ohrid Square “St. Kliment Ohridski” (performance 8-10 min per Group)
22.00 – 23.00 Dinner

3^rd Day

09.00 – 09.30  Breakfast
09.30 – 12.30  Free afternoon (possibility for swimming)
13.00 – 14.00  Lunch
19.00 – 19.30  Parade through Struga with costumes
19.30 – 21.30 Concert in Struga ahead of House of Culture (performance 8-10 min per Group)
22.00 – 23.00 Dinner

4^th Day

09.00 – 09.30  Breakfast
10.00 – 14.00  Excursion to the monastery complex “St. Naum” (facultative, with boat cruise through the Ohrid lake or Group's buses. The boat cruise is  1 hour sail in one way, about 30km distance in one way). Possible stop to the pre-historic settlement “Bay of bones” - The museum on the water.
14.00 – 15.00  Lunch
15.00 – 19.00  Free afternoon (possibility for swimming)
20.00 – 21.00 Dinner
22.00 – 24.00  Gala Dinner with the leaders of the Groups and giving of the Diplomas (2 person per group only). Disco party for the rest of members.

5^th Day

08.30 – 09.00  Breakfast
10.00   Departure from Ohrid
 

Conditions for participation:

1.      The festival will take place in Ohrid, protected city and lake of UNESCO with reach historical and cultural past and Struga, the second city on the Ohrid lake, 15km apart from Ohrid.

2.      The number of members has to be up to 40 youth until 18 years old and up to 10 adults (leader of the group, choreographer, drivers, accompany persons …). For more members (youth or adults) please ask the Organization.

3.      The Groups will be accommodated in hotel “Beton” or optionally in children hostels “Slavejce” and “Radosti” both located 50m of the coast of the Ohrid Lake in the touristic settlement St. Stefan (accommodation is depending of the group choice).

4.      The rooms in the hotel “Beton” are with 2, 3 or 4 beds. The price for 4 days (3 meals/per day included) is 80 EUR/per children and 90 EUR/per adult. For every 20 members (including drivers) the organizer approves gratis accommodation for 1 member.

5.      The rooms in the hostels “Slavejce” and “Radosti” are with 8 beds and have common toilets and showers. The price for 4 days (3 meals/per day included) is 55 EUR/per member. For every 10 members (including drivers) the organizer approves gratis accommodation for 1 member (for example, for group of 40 youth, the organizer will approve 4 gratis accommodations in the same children hostel in the 3 or 4 beds adult rooms. There are maximum two adult rooms per group).

6.      You have to prepare the performing program from 8 to10 min. The play-back (CD or USB) is allowed. The final Program of the festival will be send later.

7.      You have to arrive in Ohrid on 23 May starting with lunch and have to depart on 27 May after the breakfast.

Application form - not later than February 15, 2012, a short history and two pictures of your group.