Bar
Montenegro’s open gate, the largest harbor on the eastern coast of the Adriatic, Mediterranean centre of diversity, seductive for its friendliness, its birds, olives and wine, Bar represents a modern town that is expanding every day. Here, the nature changes with every new step. Although it is a port town, it is amazingly clean and has many developed green areas. International cruisers dock at the 46 kilometers long coast, but don’t worry if you’d prefer to bathe: there is enough space for you on some nine kilometers of beach, during the season lasting from the middle of May till mid-October. Around it there are many tourist attractions. The old town of Bar, Haj Nehaj Fortress, with the remnants from the 15 th century fortress and the castle of King Nikola, represent the historic and cultural monuments of this town. There’s an Old Olive Tree that is more than 2000 years old and Skadar lake, with one of the biggest habitats of birds, as well as a large number of monasteries and churches for the visitors who enjoy this type of tourism.

Purpose of the festival:

The main purpose of this festival is to bring different cultures closer through songs, dances, music and interesting national costumes. The main idea of the organizers is to bring to the festival different choirs, folklore and modern dance groups from different countries and different parts of the world and to give them the exclusive opportunity to display their artistry and creativity on the stage. The participants will have the opportunity to meet new people, establish new friendships and learn about different cultures and traditions. The idea of the festival is to develop communication and dialogue between diverse cultures, by nurturing tradition as well as modern dance styles, thus combining the traditional and the modern in a timeline that will take the spectators from history to modern times.

Conditions for participation:

• Groups from all over the world can take part in this festival.
• Folk dance groups, modern dance groups, choirs, but also majorette teams and brass bands and orchestras are welcome to apply.
• The number of participants and followers is not limited.
• There is no age limit.
• It is necessary to prepare minimum one program with the duration of 10-12 minutes per program.
• Each group should bring the national flag of the country that they represent.
• It is also necessary to visibly display panel on which the name of your group and the name of your country is inscribed.
• It is recommended that groups should bring about 8-10 small gifts for exchange.
• Participants can perform with orchestras (recommended) or with recorded music (on CD or USB).
• In order to participate in this festival, every group needs to fill in an application form.
• When applying, if possible, please provide some photos, videos or brief history of the group. These materials will be used for promotional and advertizing purposes (in advertisements, fliers and posters).
• After receiving the application form and completion of advance payment, the organizer will send an official letter of invitation for participation at the Festival.

Participation fee:

• 149 Euro per person for 4 nights half board accommodation (breakfast and dinner)
• 183 Euro per person for 5 nights half board accommodation (breakfast and dinner)

• 169 Euro per person for 4 nights half board accommodation (breakfast and dinner)
• 210 Euro per person for 5 nights half board accommodation (breakfast and dinner)

For a group of 25 people, 1 is free.

Accommodation:

• We offer accommodation: Accommodation in hotels and apartments.
• Groups will be accommodated in rooms with 3 and 4 beds with private bathroom.
• There are only 2 double rooms available per group that can be used for leaders and drivers. For each additional double room, the group has to pay an additional 8 Euro per person per day. For a single room, 50% of the amount should be paid extra.
• If the group expresses interest in extending the stay, the organizers should be notified during the application.
• The groups will settle in after 12:00, and leave the rooms before 10:00.Important!
• Montenegrin tourist tax and insurance (1.5 Euro per person per day) is not included in the price and is paid upon arrival and accommodation.

Participation fee does not include:

• On request, a professional tour guide can be hired to accompany the group on their excursions, but the travel guide expenses will be covered by the group.
• Health insurance (First Aid and Medical Hospital will be available, medical services must be covered by the group).
• Parking for the bus.

Program:

Day 1:
Checking in the hotel, free time for individual activities;
Meeting with the organizer in order to discuss details about the festival; upon arrival groups will be given a program with exact time schedule for each of the activities mentioned in this program;
Dinner in the hotel;
Free night.

Day 2:
Breakfast in the hotel;
Visiting the Old Town of Bar;
Parade on the main street and finishing in the location where the performances will take place;
Festival evening (Performances);
Dinner in the hotel;
Free night.

Day 3:
Breakfast;
(Optional) Boat cruise - the boat sails from Bar to Budva; St. Stefan, Petrovac, Island St. Nikola, Queen’s Beach, Swimming And Entertainment (the cost for the boat cruise is 25 Euro per person);
Parade;
Second festival night and closure of the festival;
Dinner in the hotel.

Day 4:
Breakfast in the hotel;
Visiting Budva, Tivat, Kotor (Groups go on these excursions with their own bus);
-Dinner in the hotel.

Day 5:
Breakfast in the hotel;
Checking out of the hotels.

*The organizer reserves the right to make changes in the festival program.

Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form.
Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.