Ohrid
Ohrid is Macedonia’s most seductive destination, with an atmospheric old quarter cascading down a graceful hill, crammed full of beautiful churches and topped by the bones of a medieval castle. Its cobbled streets are flanked by traditional restaurants and lakeside cafes, but it’s not a complete tourist circus just yet and still has a lived-in feel – particularly in the upper reaches of the Old Town. Best of all is that you can be skipping through historic monuments one minute and lying on a deck chair with your toes in the water the next – its location right on the edge of serene Lake Ohrid is hard to beat, and a lovely little town beach and boardwalk help make the most of its natural charms.
Lake Ohrid straddles the mountainous border between southwestern Macedonia and eastern Albania. It is one of Europe’s deepest and oldest lakes, preserving a unique aquatic ecosystem that is of worldwide importance, with more than 200 endemic species. It came into being about three million years ago according to the latest scientific researches. It was formed in remote geological ages as a result of tectonic shifts. There are only a few lakes in the world today whose antiquity can be compared to that of Lake Ohrid. Enjoy the magnificent landscapes of a lake placed in a cradle of mountains. These landscapes change with the movement of the clouds and the reflection of the sunlight, depending on the position of the sun, in ever-changing patterns that will always surprise you by its magical beauty, like a dreamy fairytale…
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.
If there are 24 paying participants in a group, the 25th will be free of charge.
Supplement for double room is 5 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.
Program Proposal:
13.04.2023
-Arriving in Ohrid, hotel accommodation,
-Meeting with the main organizer in order to discuss about the festival program
-Lunch in the hotel and free activities
-Dinner in the hotel,
-Free night
14.04.2023
-Breakfast in the hotel
-Ohrid city tour (5 euro per person for entrance tickets)
-Lunch in the hotel and free activities
-Parade on the streets
-Official performance of the participants
-Dinner in the hotel
15.04.2023
-Breakfast in the hotel
-Free activities
-Lunch in the hotel
-Parade through the streets in Ohrid
-Festival evening in Ohrid (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
16.04.2023
-Breakfast
-Cruising with boat on Lake Ohrid to st. Naum monastery (12 euro)
-Dinner in the hotel
17.04.2023
-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.
International Folklore Festivals Ohrid Macedonia is formed on September 02, 2005 by enthusiasts and lovers of Macedonian creation with the purpose of constant nursing and enriching of the Macedonian traditional authentic customs, and national songs from the Republic of Macedonia, as well as from the National minorities that live in the country.
+389 46 551 041
+389 78 262 516
Ul. Vinkovachka 23A – Ohrid , Macedonia
Mon – Sat 8.00 – 18.00 Sunday CLOSED