The festival will take place on the stage of the Cultural Center of Antalya.

During their stay, the groups will have the opportunity not only to participate in the festival, but also to see many interesting and colorful places, get acquainted with Turkish history and culture, and relax in 4* and 5* hotels along the Antalya coast.

Main goals and objectives of the festival:

  • Creating opportunities for creative interaction among children, teenagers, and youth
  • Discovering new talents
  • Developing culture and strengthening international cooperation
  • Introducing samples of national culture and art
  • Getting acquainted with leading creative groups and establishing creative contacts
  • Exchanging experience among participating countries in the artistic education of children, teenagers, and youth
  • Creating conditions for supporting and developing children’s and youth creativity

Conditions of participation:

Children’s groups (ages 5-16), youth groups (16-25), adult groups (26+), and solo performers may participate in the following categories:
  • Vocal
  • Choreography
  • Instrumental Genre
  • Original Genre
  • Theatrical Creativity
  • Fashion Theater
I. VOCAL (Folk, Pop, Jazz, Academic)
  • Solo
  • Duets
  • Ensembles (3-4 participants)
  • Show Groups
  • Choirs

Performance duration: up to 4 minutes

II. CHOREOGRAPHY (Folk, Pop, Classical, Ballroom Dance, Modern, Jazz, Street Dance, Hip-hop, Break Dance, Disco, Belly Dance, etc.)
  • Solo
  • Duets
  • Small Forms (3-4 participants)
  • Ensembles

Performance duration: up to 5 minutes

III. INSTRUMENTAL GENRE (Folk, Classical, Pop, Jazz)
  • Solo
  • Duets
  • Small Forms (3-4 participants)
  • Ensembles
  • Orchestras

Performance duration: up to 4 minutes

IV. ORIGINAL GENRE (Circus acts, acrobatics, clowning, gymnastics, juggling, object show, illusion act, etc.)
  • Solo
  • Duets
  • Small Forms (3-4 participants)
  • Ensembles

Performance duration: up to 5 minutes

V. THEATRICAL ARTS (Dramatic performance, puppet theater, musical, mime and pantomime, street theater, parody theater, shadow theater, monodrama, etc.)
Performance duration: up to 10 minutes

VI. FASHION THEATER (Retro collection, ethnic collection, future collection, modern style, know-how collection, etc.)
Performance duration: up to 10 minutes

Age categories:

  • up to 6 years
  • 7-9 years
  • 10-12 years
  • 13-15 years
  • 16-19 years
  • 20-25 years
  • 26+ years
  • Mixed age category

Festival requirements:

  • Each group must present 2 performances
  • Solo, duet, small forms - 1 performance
  • Music carriers: CD, flash drive, or mini-disc with high-quality sound

Awarding of participants:

At the end of the festival, a solemn awards ceremony will take place.
All groups will receive a commemorative diploma and cup.

Festival program:

Day 1
Arrival of participants and guests, transfer from Antalya Airport (extra cost), registration, accommodation at the selected hotel after 14:00.
Free time. Welcome evening, meeting with leaders. Dinner. Overnight.

Day 2
Breakfast. Beach rest. Lunch.
Free time. Dinner. Overnight.

Day 3
Breakfast. Beach rest. Lunch.
Stage rehearsal.
Opening of the festival and performances on the stage of the Antalya Cultural Center.
Awards ceremony. Dinner. Overnight.

Day 4
Breakfast.
Boat excursion along the picturesque bays of Antalya with entertainment (extra cost).
Lunch. Dinner. Overnight.

Day 5
Breakfast.
Excursion to The Land of Legends theme park (extra cost).
Lunch (or lunch box if on excursion).
Farewell evening, disco for participants.
Dinner. Overnight.

Day 6
Breakfast.
12:00 - hotel check-out.
Transfer to Antalya Airport (extra cost).

Participation fee:

For 25 participants, 1 leader stays free
(Leaders may be accommodated in double rooms at no extra charge.)

Participation fee includes:

  • Official invitation
  • Festival fee (for groups)
  • Special diplomas and cups
  • Appreciation letters for group leaders and sponsors
  • Accommodation at the selected hotel in 3-4 bed rooms
  • Meals:
    • MIAROSA KONAKLI GARDEN 4* - All Inclusive (four meals + drinks all day)
    • MIAROSA INCHEKUM BEACH 5* and MIAROSA KEMER BEACH 5* - Ultra All Inclusive (five meals + drinks 24 hours)
  • Assistant representative

Participation fee does not include:

  • Festival fee for soloists, duets, and small forms:
    • Soloists: +20 €
    • Duets: +30 € per duet
    • Small Forms (3-5 participants): +40 € per group
  • Double room supplement - +7 € / day per person
  • Single room supplement - +30 € / day per person
  • Boat excursion - 25 € per person
  • Land of Legends excursion - 10 € per person + entrance ticket
  • Airport ↔ hotel transfers
  • Additional excursions (details via email)
  • Medical insurance
  • Travel expenses (air tickets)

Additional services:

  • Original photos from the festival and awards ceremony (CD/flash drive)
  • Photo support during walks/excursions; photosessions
  • Video recording of the festival
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.

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