International Children`s & Youth Folk – Dance Festival “St.Kiril & Metodij” 2013
International Children`s & Youth Folk – Dance Festival “St.Kiril & Metodij” 23 - 27 May, Ohrid 2013
International Children`s & Youth Folk – Dance Festival “St.Kiril & Metodij”
Date: 23 - 27 May 2013
Location: Ohrid, Macedonia
MODELS and YKC Ohrid are non profit organization (NGO) situated in Ohrid city, Macedonia, which aim is connecting people through festivals of folk, dance and art. Establishing culture cooperation, presentation, tradition between different cultures and nations from all over the world.
Mission of the festivals are to celebrate special events, to bring together different cultures from all over the world through music, dance and traditional national costumes of the nations.
The purpose of the festival is to put communication and cooperation between folk – dance groups and presentation of their own national culture, exchange experience and information’s, getting new friendships, get to know new places.
Invitation
With pleasure we INVITE you to participate on IV International children’s &youth folk – dance festival “St.Kiril & Metodij” 23 - 27 Maj, Ohrid 2013 The intention of our invitation is to invite you to celebrate together the day of St. Cyril & Methodius, 24th of May in Ohrid (city of St. Kliment and St.Naum – best students of St.Cyril & Methodius). The Festival light motive is to present the cultural tradition of different countries and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to get together, to establish friendships and culture presentation trough dance and music. Ohrid is one of the oldest settlements in Macedonia. According to famous television game show “who wants to be a millionaire “ in 2007 on British Television ,Ohrid is declared as the oldest city in the world, with continuous civilization advancement! Indeed, according to many historians, Lychnidos- the city of light (the ancient name of Ohrid ) was build in the 4th century B.C, but humans have lived there for more than 8.000 years. Here in Ohrid, from its beginning until today, life still goes on, without ending. That is why it‘s also called “the kingdom of archaeologists”. This small city seemed to be irresistible for great ancient rulers and kings, such as the legendary Phoenician prince Cadmus who build it, Fillip 2 of Macedon who once conquered and reconstructed it, Alexander the Great who enjoyed in it, Czar Samuel who ruled from it and many more. However, Ohrid is the only place in the world where 2 recognized saints actually lived in the same time - St. Clement of Ohrid (840-916) and St.Naum of Ohrid (830-910), putting an extremely strong stamp of their existence. These 2 exceptional persons, the best students of Cyril and Methodius, were in fact the most educated persons in the world in their time. Among other achievements, they will always be remembered as establishers of the first University in Europe (893), located in Ohrid Old Town, long before the University in Bologna (1088). Besides that, St. Clement and St. Naum of Ohrid were founders of the Cyrillic Alphabet. As a result of their creativity and incredible work, today more then 200 million people still use this alphabet, mostly in Southeast and Eastern Europe. Ancient ruins, beautiful amphitheatre, 3 citadel walls, St.Sofia Cathedral, St.Jovan Kaneo church, an important pilgrimage place. Breathtaking setting on a plateau over Ohrid Lake and Galicica mountain towering from behind. St.Naum monaster (one of the most beautiful monasteries in Macedonia) was founded in the 910 by St.Naum, but the present-day church was built in the 16th c. Of the original church just the side chapel with the grave of St.Naum still stands), gallery of exclusive icons, museums, workshops for hand-made paper, woodcarving and famous Ohrid pearls, are among hundreds sites for tourists worth to visit. There is also a strong Roman connection to the city, since Lychnidos was along the famous route Via Egnatia, build in the 2nd century B.C., connecting the Adriatic and Aegean sea. Considering the number of churches located in the Old town (365 churches according to the immemorial legend, for local people to celebrate every single day by honouring another saint), Ohrid is called “the Balkan Jerusalem”, successfully playing the role as the biggest pilgrimage spot for all the Orthodox Christians in the world. Today Ohrid is a cultural, spiritual and tourist centre. And finally, as the crowning glory of its values, Ohrid and Lake Ohrid have been named a world cultural and natural heritage listed city under the protection of UNESCO since 1980. Lake Ohrid is one of Europe’s deepest and according to most experts the oldest lake in Europe. The importance of the lake was further emphasized when it was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1979. Feel Ohrid for once in your life and you already know why you will return. For more information visit
Festival program will be held on the main square in Ohrid.
Program
23 May Thursday
12.00.Arrival in Ohrid, , hotel accommodation,
14.00 – 15.00 Lunch in hotel
19.00 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel and Welcome reception
24 May Friday
09.00 -11.00 Breakfast,
11.00 -14.00 Ohrid sightseeing – visiting cultural monuments (Samoil fortress, Antique theatre, Plaosnik, St. Kaneo church, Bridge of wishes …)
14.00 – 15.00 Lunch in hotel
18-19.00 Dinner in hotel
19.00. Ensembles parade (old town)
20.00. Official opening of the festival on the main square in Ohrid
25 May Saturday
09.00 -10.00 Breakfast,
11.00 – 16.00 Cruising with boat on Ohrid Lake, visit Museum on water and most famous tourist resort St.Naum monastery, culture place, –(price 6 euros per person, lunch packet on the boat) or cruising on the lake,
19.00 – 21.00 Dinner in hotel
22.00 Disco party
26 May Sunday
09.00 – 10.00 Breakfast,
11.00 – 14.00 Visiting Stara carsia, oldest tree called – Cinar, Biljanini izvori,Ohrid pearl manufactory, shopping….. or visiting Struga city,
14.00 – 15.00 Lunch in hotel,
19.00 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel
21.00. Social events, exchange presents
27 May Monday
09.00 Breakfast
11.00 Departure of the participants
General rules:
- is a non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances and music performed by folkloric groups.
- On the festival may participate children and youth folklore dance groups, modern dance groups, vocal groups, instrumental groups and soloists, as well as groups and performers from other art styles. Participants can not be older then 25 year old.
- The number of participants are limited (only 3 folk groups from each country),
- Each group should consist of most 40-45 members including dancers, managers and musicians,
- Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 folk dances, 10-12 minutes each with orchestra or CD. The performances will be in the evening hours so you can plan the day ahead and use it for visiting the historical part of the city and excursions.
- To send us short CV and photos of the group,
- To get with him a flag of the country,
- Folklore groups should have there own transport for arrival and departure,
- Participation fee is 74 euro per person 4 nights with 3 meals per day (Full Board). It covers hotel accommodation with 3 meals per day in 3*** hotels which are located on the coast of Ohrid Lake, in 1/2, 1/3 or 1/4 bedrooms with own toilet and bathrooms, organizational expenses… See more on www.hoteldesaret.com.mk, galebiplaza.com.mk, hotelkocarev.com.mk, and others…
Festival organizers provide:
- for 21 dancers – one gratis,
- souvenir for each group,
- Certificate for attendance,
- drinks during the performance,
- tourist guides for sightseeing of the town,
- reception in city hall,
- advertising of the festival (press conference, radio and tv channels, posters and flayers).
Insurance:
Personal responsibility and health insurance are within the other obligations of the groups. First Aid and Medical Hospital will be available, medical services must be covered by the group. On your request, You can continue your stay in Ohrid. Price will be 20 Euro per day per person FB – price is special for the participants in festivals that we can provide. Organizers keep the right to change program of the festival. After Groups arrived in Hotel will be given detailed program of the festival and each group will have guide during festival. After the festival finish organizers will send you DVD from the festival program for each group and photos. The copy right of all video materials and pictures are ownership of the Organization of the Festival. Confirmation should be send till 01 March 2013 sending participation form – Form of attendance of the festival by e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or e-mail, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The festival will organize the transport for the groups coming by plane by picking them up from Ohrid airport, during the festival days and back to the same Ohrid airport. You can also arrive through Skopje, Tirana or Thessalonici Airport which are only 200 km from Ohrid. The cost of the transportation will be covered by the group and will be additionally agreed according to their number. We will also assist you in obtaining visa for Macedonia if necessary. Any group should confirm by the Form of attendance and after confirmation it should paid a vans of 300 euros on account of organizers until 15 March 2013. The rest of money should be paid after the group arrived in hotel in Ohrid. In case of cancellation, a vans will be not refund. By applying you confirm that you accept all festival conditions. All information about invoice will be supply after your confirmation for participations.
In 2012 on this Festival participated over 650 children’s and youth from 9 countries of South – East and central Europe. Organizers: Culture association Models & Youth Culture centre Ohrid in cooperation with: National institution Centre of Culture ”G.Prlicev” – Ohrid
Organization Council:
Zoran Strezovski,President - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Katerina Paunoska, festival manager, - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Jildas Nebi ,festival coordinator - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
www.mkcohrid.com - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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