Директор: Mrs. Liene Čemme Song and dance festival "L’ambra Baltica" 24-28.07.2025 Folk festival takes place in Italy, Lecco district, Barzio municipality This summer choirs and folk dance collectives will meet in Northern Italy, in valley surrounded by Alp mountains, to celebrate Baltic culture and traditions. As always, this festival promises to be a hearwarming, friendly event. It has proven, that the local italians are excited to welcome Baltic people in their town, and are extremely interested in the culture of our countries, our traditions, songs and dances. Conditions of the festival: The folk dance collectives, choirs, musical ensembles, modern dance performers and orchestras are invited to participate in the festival. There is no age restrictions for participating. The participants are receiving the invitations to the festival, when applying. The duration of performance: 15 minutes. For the parade we invite to bring the flag of your country and if possible, the flag of your collective. 1 month in advance participants need to send to organisers the list of performances/songs, as they will be performed. The leaders of the collective need to present the music for dances in USB stick to provide the sound team. During the festival, there will be a voting for the sympathy collective/ band. The participiants can bring small presents to give italians or other country participiants. There will be an opportunity to hand them publicly. The arrival to the festival needs to be organised individually. If arriving by bus, organisers will provide the accomodation adress and other details. If arriving by plane, organisers need to be informed as they will organise transfer to the accomodation location. Program: Day 1, 24.07.2025, Thursday Arrival Check in hostel/ hotel Free time to explore the surroundings - Lecco city, lake of Como Day 2, 25.07.2025, Friday Breakfast Getting ready for the concert and parade At midday heading to Barzio, to begin the festival parade. We suggest to brind your country and collective flag to present yourself Festival parade Concert Dinner Common party of participiants - to get to know each other, dance and build new friendships Returning to accomodation Day 3, 26.07.2025, Saturday Breakfast OPTION 1: Free time in Lecco OPTION 2: Bergamo old town, also called Cittta Alta, located at the top of the hill. We would reach the town by a funicular, see charming restaurants and shops, will have the opportunity to see the Cathedral and the church of St. Maria Ride with the funicular one way - 1.30 Euro per person Returning to accomodation On the afternoon: Closing event of the festival. Each collective prepares a small performance, after which the diploma is received. Performance can be a piece from the concert performance, or something else - funny, interesting and original! Dinner Returning to accomodation Day 4, 27.07.2025, Sunday Breakfast First part of the day: a hike in the Alps to see beautiful mountain views. Here everyone would wish the time to stop - to have enough time to feel and enjoy the surroundings. Sun, fresh air peace! The hike is suitable for person at any age or physical condition We lift up to the mountain by a cable car and then continue the hike by feet Ride with cable car both directions - 25 Euro per person Day 5, 28.07.2025, Monday Breakfast Checkout from accomodation Departing from Italy and heading home. If needed, transfer to airports Orio al Serio airport (Milan Bergamo Airport) or Milan Malpensa airport (Milan Malpensa Airport) Participation fee: 395 Euro per person - 4 nights, 4 breakfasts and 3 dinners in a hostel in Lecco 555 Euro per person - 4 nights, 4 breakfasts and 3 dinners in a hotel close to Lecco Participation fee includes: Participation in the festival 4 nights in a hostel/ hotel 3 dinners and 4 breakfasts Transfer to/ from airport, event locations, excursions Organised excursion and hike in Alps Participation fee does not include: Arriving to Northern Italy (Bus/ plane expenses) Public transport during excursion (cable car, funicular, etc.) Private expenses, other meal times (souvenirs, snacks, etc.) Travel insurance City tax - 3-5 Euro per person per night (depends on the accomodation type) 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.