Director: Mr. Deepak Tomar FESTIVAL CITY - GWALIOR - THE UNESCO MUSIC CITY Gwalior, the northernmost city of Madhya Pradesh, is a historic and cultural destination of India, renowned for its magnificent architecture, classical arts, and living traditions. The city is crowned by the majestic Gwalior Fort, built by the Tomar dynasty and famously described as "the pearl in the necklace of the forts of Hind". Gwalior holds a prestigious place in Indian classical music and dance and hosts UDBHAV UTSAV, an international folk dance festival held annually. The festival attracts hundreds of foreign artists and thousands of Indian performers, turning the city into a global cultural meeting point. The city also features iconic landmarks such as the Jai Vilas Palace, a former royal residence inspired by the Palace of Versailles, known for the world’s largest chandelier and a unique blend of British and Hindu architecture. The Sun Temple, a replica of the Konark Sun Temple, is a major pilgrimage site admired for its serenity and architectural beauty. Nearby, the ancient Padavali and Mitavali temple complexes in Morena district, comprising nearly 200 historic shrines, further enhance Gwalior’s appeal as a destination rich in heritage, spirituality, and culture. Objectives & tasks of the festival: The competition-festival aims to encourage creative communication among performers, highlight new and emerging talent, and foster cross-cultural understanding by presenting the rich national arts and traditions of countries from around the world. An initiative to establish peace and love in the world! One spirit and one religion! Tasks: Supports and promotes talented performers and creative formations. Activities activation of the creative organization and unions, their leaders and pedagogues in the sphere of aesthetic education. Consolidation and development of the cultural connections for further development of the cooperation in the sphere of culture and arts. Formation and increasing of aesthetic interests of the audience. We would like to extend our heartily invitation to the dance, music & band groups from all over the globe to take part in this grand cultural gathering. Participants: Folk groups Traditional dance groups Classical or Marching Band and Majorettes Festival attaction: Global media coverage - over YouTube, print media and social media Opportunity to witness colourful India Grand march past (carnival) Terms and conditions of the festival: Arrival in festival city Gwalior on OCTOBER-23rd Morning before 10 A.M. and departure from festival city on OCTOBER-28th Morning after breakfast. All the groups will cover their own travel expenses up to the festival city Gwalior and back. Festival committee will receive the groups at Gwalior railway station / airport. One English knowing person is compulsory in each group. The festival organizing committee will arrange local sight scene tours in Festival City Gwalior. All the groups would be responsible for the confirmation of their journey tickets. Festival committee will not be responsible for any confirmation of journey tickets. The festival committee will provide English-speaking guide. Group members must be of the age of 10+ Music may be live or on good recorded. All Schools, amateur groups, dance institutions are welcomed. Overseas health insurance is must. We will not entertain groups without overseas health insurance. A copy of the health insurance certificate for each member of group, will have to be send before 15 days of the festival. Each participant will receive certificate (Diploma) and each group will receive a memento/souvenir. During festival groups will perform 4 items of 6-8 minutes each and 1 minute performance at the Carnival. On request transfer from Capital new Delhi to Gwalior can be arrange. Cost 60 Euro person for both ways. More than one groups from one country, can participate. Participation fee: 225 Euro per person for full festival period One official free for 26 members group (25+1) Participation fee includes: Accommodation fee - Hotel with 3 Indian meals 3 meals per day. Meals will start from the lunch of OCTOBER 23rd and will end with the breakfast of OCTOBER 28th Transportation in festival city will be arranged by the organizing committee The festival committee will arrange local sight scenes The festival committee covers the cost of the tickets of the historical places in the city (Except Fort and Palace) (Fort (castle) and Gwalior Palace can be visited with additional ticket) Participation fee does not include: All the groups would be responsible for the confirmation of their journey tickets. Festival committee will not be responsible for any confirmation of journey tickets. On request transfer from Capital new Delhi to Gwalior can be arrange. Cost 60 Euro person for both ways. Excursion tours to Agra. The city of "Taj Mahal - (One of the 8 wonders of the world"), World famous destinations like New Delhi, Jaipur, Khajuraho and many other touristic places, may be arranged on request with additional price. 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.