International KUSADASIFolk Dance and Music Festival 22 – 26 September 2022 Kusadasi, Turkey

Application deadline: 25 June 2022

With pleasure we INVITE you (Folk and Choral groups, orchestras, majoretteteams), (children, youth and adults groups) to participate on I“InternationalKUSADASI Folk Dance and Music festival” 22 – 26 September2022 Kusadasi, Turkey.

This festival is the perfect occasion for different groups from various countries to gather together so that they could express their culture and nation through dances, music and interesting national costumes.

Kusadasi, which means “bird island” in Turkish, is set in a superb gulf in the Aegean region of Turkey and is known for its turquoise sparkling water of the Aegean Sea, broad sandy beaches, bright sun and large marina with a capacity for 600 boats. A glorious ancient city stands beside it, Ephesus with millions of visitors from tours each year. The town is only 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Adnan Menderes Airport in Izmir. Numerous holiday villages and hotels line its shores and hundreds of restaurants serves food from all around the world and, of course, Turkish Cuisine, which is one of the largest cuisines of the world. There are also many hostels, discos, bars, cafeterias, pubs and “Turkish Nights”; all those to cater holiday-makers.

Kusadasi has retained a certain earthiness to it and inexpensive meals and pensions can still be found in town. Many shops do a brisk trade with passengers from hundreds of cruise ships that dock for a day or two, allowing enough time for a trip to Ephesus and a shopping expedition.

The tiny GüvercinAdasi (Pigeon Island) is connected to the mainland in the town center with a causeway. Its romantic setting includes a well-maintained flower garden which surrounds the restored 14th-15th century fortress housing a cafeteria.

Beaches close to town tend to get quite crowded during summer. If you prefer more serenity, head for Dilek Peninsula National Park, about 28 kilometers (17 miles) from Kusadasi. It is also possible to get to Greek island Samos by regular daily ferries.

Ephesus is Turkey’s most significant cultural heritage with over 1.5 million visitors from all over the world every year. This city is where St Paul worked on spreading the word of God, the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and Roman Emperor Marcus Antonius visited and Virgin Mary and St John spent their final days.

In an area of just ten kilometresquares, one of the world’s seven ancient wonders, Artemis Temple, the holy pilgrimage spot of Christians; House of Virgin Mary, the most glorious ancient city in Anatolia; Ephesus, the tomb and church of Jesus’ apostle St John, the seven sleepers’ cave, and one of the most beautiful Turkish Seljuk architecure examples, Isa Bey Mosque stand, turning this region into a treasure chest of world heritage sites.

All this beauties in Kusadası city and lot of fun is waiting for you on our festival. Come and join the best festival experience ever. Travel and dance with us in Istanbul, Turkey…

 Festival Program:

22 September 2022

• 00 Arriving in Kudadasi, hotel accommodation after the meeting with the festival representatives and free time
• 00 – 20.00 Diner in hotel
• 00 Welcome reception with the leaders of the groups

23 September 2022

• 00 – 10.00 Breakfast
• 00 – 15.00 Kusadasi Old Town tour with and visiting pigeon island
• 30 – 18.30 Diner in hotel
• 30 Ensemble parade
• 00 Official festival evening
• Welcome Speech
• Open air performance
• Singing and dancing together

24 September 2022

• 00 – 10.00 Breakfast
• 00 – 18.00 VisitingEfes Ancient city(optional or free time)
• 30 – 18.30 Diner in hotel
• 0 Second festival evening

25 September 2022

• 00 – 10.00 Breakfast
• 30 – 13.30 Boat Tour program (optional) or free time – beach time
• 00 – 20.00 Diner in hotel
• 00 Closing ceremony of the festival – certificates and presents for ensembles by organizer, exchange presents between leaders of ensembles, party with all the festival participants until midnight…

26 September 2022

• 00 – 10.00 Breakfast
• 00 Departure

General rules for participation:

• In the festival can participate folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs and music bands from all over the world.
• Non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances, choral groups, majorette teams, orchestras, brass bands festival.
• Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 dances, 08-12 minutes each with USB or orchestra.
• Folklore groups should take a flag of their country and minimum 4 gifts for the municipality visits and organizers.
• Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. All filled in and signed applications will mean acceptance of the terms laid by the present regulation.
• The number of the participants are limited (only 3 groups from each country).
• Groups have tosend us short CV and few photos of the group by e-mail.
• Until 16th of August 2022 each group should send the list of participants, name/surname, sex, date of birth and passport number.
• Folklore groups should have there own transport for arrival and departure.

Participation Fee:

• 145 Euro for 4 HB per person (4 nights with 2 meals per day)

It covers hotel accommodation with  2 meals per day in:

4* Hotel in Kusadasi Turkey

• Addition day can be booked for 36 euro/person/day with half board service
• Groups of 25 persons: One group leader free of charge!

Participation Fee Includes:

• Participation in the festival concerts,
• Professional sound, stage and light equipment.
• Accommodation in 4* Hotels (3 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 5€/person/day, supplement for single room is 10€/person/day),
• Half Board hotel accommodation

• Welcome cocktails with the leaders of the groups
• Souvenir and gift for each group
• Certificate for attendance
• Drinks during the performance

Participation Fee does not include:

• Transport (for arrival and departure)
• Optional Tour Programs
• Insurance
• What is not specified in the above mentioned “the fee includes”

 Invitation letter will be provided if needed 

 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.

HURRY UP… THE NUMBER OF SEATS IS LIMITED!

Thank you for participating at the Folklore festival!