Director: Mr. Kosta Koskoski Struga is a town and popular tourist destination situated in the south-western region of North Macedonia, lying on the shore of Lake Ohrid. The town of Struga is the seat of Struga Municipality. The name Struga was first mentioned in the 11th century.It is of Slavic origin.and means a "river bed". Old boulevard of Struga. The ancient name of the city is Enchalon (Εγχαλών), the ancient Greek word for eel, which may be related to the Illyrian Enchele tribe that was known to live in the region. In ancient times, the Lake Ohrid region, including Enchalon (ancient name of modern Struga) was inhabited by the Illyrian Enchele and Dassareti tribes. The Via Egnatia ran through the Lake Ohrid region, and is believed to have passed west of Enchalon. Much of the town's income is through internal tourism. Struga's location on Lake Ohrid makes it a slightly quieter and more peaceful experience than the more bustling Ohrid. When visiting this quiet town of North Macedonia, there are a few other places that show the beauty and culture, like the clay chamber pots at the house of the Miladinovci Brothers, the old bazaar, the century-old churches and mosques. Before the evenings you can enjoy on 3 kinds of beaches called "Male beach" (maška plaža), "Female beach" (Ženska plaža) and Galeb ("Gull Beach"), located just before the estuary of the river Crn Drim (Black Drim) in its own flow, and between the two previous beaches. Purpose of the festival: The main goal of this festival is to offer its participants the possibility for them to present the culture and the tradition of their country and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to meat different nationalities, establish friendships and express their cultural diversity through dance and music. Conditions for participation at the festival: Folk dance groups, modern dance groups, choirs, but also majorette teams and brass bands and orchestras are welcome to apply. Groups from all over the world can take part in this festival. The number of participants is not limited. There is no age limit. To prepare minimum one program with the duration of 12 – 15 minutes per program. Each group should bring the national flag of the country that they represent. To visibly display panel on which the name of the group and the name of the country is inscribed. Groups should have 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 advertising 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. Festival Organizers provide: Accommodation in hotels and apartments, and meals according to the price selected; 2 double rooms per group with no supplement to be paid (one for the leaders of the group and another; for the drivers of the bus). For the other double rooms there is an additional cost of 5 euro per room per day. The rest of the rooms are with 3 and 4 beds; A companion for the excursions and to inform the group about details regarding the festival; Certificates for participation in the festival. Participation fee: Basic category Vilas, Apartments: 137 Euro per person for 4 nights half board accommodation (breakfast and dinner) 163 Euro per person for 5 nights half board accommodation (breakfast and dinner) Advanced category - Hotels: 147 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) If there are 24 paying participants in a group, the 25 st will be free of charge. Supplement for double room is 8 euro per day per person. Supplement for accommodation in a single room is + 50% of the price to be paid for the single person accommodated in such room Important! Macedonian Tourist Tax (0.80 cents euro per person per day) is not calculated in the price and is to be paid after arrival and accommodation. Accommodation: Accommodation in: Hotels and Apartments Participation fee does not inculde: 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 in the center of the town. Program: Day 1: Arrival of participants, accommodation in hotel; Meeting with the main organizer to discuss the festival program; Dinner in hotel; Free activities. Day 2: Breakfast in hotel; Sightseeing of the city of Ohrid (5 euros per person for tickets); Free activities; Parade and Festival evening in Ohrid (performance of participants, certificate for participants from the organizers, and at the very end of the festival participants can exchange gifts and contacts with each other); Dinner in hotel. Day 3: Breakfast in hotel; Sightseeing of Struga, the Black Drim River, the Church of St. Bogorodica - Kalishta; Free activities; Dinner in hotel. Day 4: Breakfast; Boat cruise on Lake Ohrid to the monastery of St. Naum (15 euros); Second option - Sightseeing of Vevcani Springs; Dinner in hotel. Day 5: Breakfast; Departure. *The organizer reserves the right to make changes in the program 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