More than 400 performers from Armenia, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Russia, France and Lithuania took part in the VI International Summer Festival "Meet the tradition". The festival was held from 11th to 19th of July in Montecatini - Florence, Italy.

The festival was not a competition, but each group received Honorary diploma for participation, valuable souvenir and gift.

Academic and folklore choirs, vocal groups, choreographic collectives, groups for modern dances, orchestras, strings, brass and folk ensembles, folk groups and others - collectives from different genres presented themselves properly within the 8 days of the festival, said the director of the festival - Mr. Roberto Scaletti.

For the participants were organized several accompanying events that made this edition of the festival even more exciting and memorable. As is its purpose - to promote the region in socio-cultural and tourist terms, to meet new cultures closely, to create friendships and international collaborations.

During the festival the groups have participated in 4 concerts, 2 parades and many activities - visits and video shooting of Famous Thermal Park Tettuccio in Montecatini as well as the medieval Montecatini Alto; Disco evening for groups and Miss Festival; Degustation of of typical Tuscan products.

 

Montecatini Terme
Montecatini Terme is in the heart of Tuscany near Florence, Lucca, Pisa, and Viareggio on the coast. It's a pleasant and peaceful town reminiscent of bygone days with a big park in the center, 3 thermal establishments, an elegant wellness center, high quality shops, and nice bars and restaurants. With its many reasonably-priced hotels and convenient location on the rail line, Montecatini Terme makes an excellent base for exploring Tuscany.
 
Montecatini Alto
A historic funicular railway, more than 100 years old, runs from Montecatini Terme up the hill to the picturesque hill town of Montecatini Alto where there's a small castle, three churches, a large square with restaurants and outdoor cafes, a few tourist shops, and great views over the countryside.
 
Terme Tettuccio
Terme Tettuccio is one of several spas set in a park inside the town of Montecatini Terme. The Tettuccio spring is on the property; the name Tettuccio refers to the little roof found over the spa's source when the spa was being built to its modern configuration.
Terme Tettuccio doesn't do massages, baths, or other treatments associated with the other thermal spas found in Montecatini Terme. Here it's about drinking the waters.