INTERNATIONAL MIXED FESTIVAL “RHYTHMS OF AUTUMN” 02 – 06 OCTOBER 2023

Director: Mr.Kosta Koskoski

Struga – city of poetry

Struga is a town and popular tourist destination situated in the south-western region of the Republic of Macedonia, lying on the shore of Lake Ohrid. It has been known since the time of the Ilirs, and many old writers of traveling guides have noted that Struga was a very vivid city, with developed trade, great markets and the houses of the wealthy citizens were always beautiful and decorative. That is why the well-known saying: “There is no other place like Struga” exists since then. Except the  Ohrid lake in Struga there is a river called Crn Drim (Black Drim) which flows gently through the town, as it does not want to disturb the visitors walking along its banks, thrilled by its crystal clear waters. In the evening when many lights are turned on, the river has even a better view by the reflection of light from its waters. On its way to the Adriatic Sea the Drim forms two man made lakes Globochitsa and Shpilye which are surrounded by magnificent landscapes.Much of the town’s meager 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, 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 Struga bazaar, the century old churches and mosques. Before the evenings you can enjoy on 3 kinds of beaches called Male beach, Female beach and the most beautiful called Galeb (Gull), located just before the estuary of the river Crn Drim (Black Drim). Every August at the Poetry Bridge are held the Struga Poetry Evenings visited by poets, writers and artists from all around the world. At night you can walk by the lake, by the river, or go at the most popular discos, but whatever choise you make, be sure you’ll have a great time in Struga.

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 the  groups to meat different nationalities, establish friendships and express their cultural diversity through dance and music.

General terms and conditions:

• Groups from all over the world can take part in this festival.
• Folk dance groups, modern dance groups, choirs, but also majorette teams and brass bands and orchestras are welcome to apply.
• The number of participants and followers is not limited.
• There is no age limit (beside youth and children participants, older or veterans also may participate)
• It is necessary to prepare a minimum of one program with a duration of 12 – 15 minutes per program.
• Each group should bring the national flag of the country that they represent.
• It is also necessary to visibly display panel on which the name of your group and the name of your country is inscribed.
• It is recommended that groups should bring about 12 – 15 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.
• The rest of the payment should be completed immediately after the group arrives in order to take part in the festival.

Festival organizers provide:

• Accommodation in hotels and apartments, 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). The rest of the rooms are with 3 and 4 beds.
• Tourist guides for sightseeing of the town (on request only)
• Advertising of the festival (press conference, radio, TV channels, posters and flyers)
• Professional sound equipment: (2 bass speakers, 4 satellite speakers, 2 monitor speakers…)
• Professional light equipment
• Certificates for participation in the festival
• Drinks during the performance
• Souvenir and gift for each group
• DVD and photos of the festival

Participation fee: Basic category hotels, villas Apartments:

• 73 euro per person for 3 nights half board accommodation (breakfast and dinner)
• 97 euro per person for 4 nights half board accommodation (breakfast and dinner)
• 119 euro per person for 5 nights half board accommodation (breakfast and dinner)
• 87 euro per person for 3 nights full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• 116 euro per person for 4 nights full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• 139 euro per person for 5 nights full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Advanced category hotels: 3 *

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  87 euro per person for 3 nights half board in Hotel “Hotel Chingo” Hotel“Ambasador”

• 99 euro per person for 3 nights hull board in Hotel “Hotel Chingo “ Hotel “Ambasador”
• 109 euro per person for 4 nights half board in Hotel “Hotel Chingo “ Hotel “Ambasador”
• 123 euro per person for 4 nights full board in Hotel “Hote Chingo “ Hotel “Ambasador”
• 123 euro per person for 5 nights half board in Hotel “Hotel Chingo “ Hotel “Ambasador”
• 147 euro per person for 5 nights full board in  Hotel “Hotel Chingo “ Hotel “Ambasador”

Advanced category hotels: 4 *

• 119 euro per person for 3 nights half board in Hotel “Mizo”Hotel” Hotel “Prestige”
• 158 euro per person for 3 nights full board in Hotel “Mizo”Hotel” Hotel “Prestige”
• 149 euro per person for 4 nights half board in Hotel “Mizo”Hotel” Hotel “Prestige”
• 179 euro per person for 4 nights full board in Hotel “Mizo”Hotel” Hotel “Prestige”

If there are 24paying participants in a group, the 25th  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.

*On your request you can continue your stay in Ohrid, for a 30 euros per person, per day – FB (breakfast, lunch and dinner), and the price is special for the participants in the festival. For additional days we will prepare special program for you.

• Participation fee includes:

  • Accommodation in hotels and apartments
  • Tourist guides (on request only)
  • Advertising of the festival (press conference, radio, TV channels, posters and flyers)
  • Certificates for participation in the festival
  • Drinks during the performance
  • Souvenir and gift for each group
  • DVD and photos of the festival

Program:

Day 1: 02.10.2023
-Arriving in Struga, hotel accommodation
-Free activities (swimming…)
-Dinner in the hotel
-Free night

Day 2: 03.10.2023
-Breakfast in the hotel
-Struga sightseeing – visiting cultural and historical monuments ,river Black Drim, monastery in Kalista, Vevchani – Vevchanski water sources (1 euro)
-Parade through the city
-Festival evening
-Dinner in the hotel

Day 3: 04.10.2023
-Breakfast in the hotel
-Visiting Ohrid: Ohrid Ethno museum (2 euro), St. Sofia church, Plaosnik (3 euros), Antique theatre, Samoil’s fortress (2 euro)
-Lunch in the hotel (if FB) and time for free activities
-Parade on the streets
-Official performance of the participants (performance of the participants, certificate for the participants by the organizers, and at the very end of the festival participants can exchange gifts and contacts with each other)
-Dinner in the hotel

Day 4: 05.10.2023
-Breakfast in the hotel
-Cruising with boat on Lake Ohrid to st.Naum monastery (12 euros per person)
-Dinner in the hotel/ time for free activities

Day 5: 06.10.2023
-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.