ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Welcome to the International Folktales for Peace Festival (ThailandIFF) – a groundbreaking celebration where tradition meets transformation. This one-of-a-kind experience is hosted on the Folktales for Peace platform, inviting participants from around the world to unite through storytelling, cultural exchange, and holistic learning.

Set in the serene landscapes of Thailand, this immersive event combines ancient wisdom with modern insight through interactive workshops, village visits, and artistic exhibitions, all aimed at promoting mindfulness, cultural heritage, and world peace.

FESTIVAL DETAILS:

• Dates: October 19 October – 5 November, 2025
• Location: Thailand
• First Part 37th Festival: 19 – 24 October 2025
• Second Part 38th Festival: 25 – 30 October 2025
• Third Part 39th Festival: 31 October – 5 November 2025

GENERAL RULES:

• Participants is about to participate to all folklore performances,
• Group must be maximum composed of 16 persons including manager, dancers, musicians and a translator (who can speak English)
• The performing area of the stage are in different places
• Each performance should be between 7 – 10 minutes. Longer performances would be informed for arrangement
• Participants are expected to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the time of performance
• It is the group leader’s responsibility to arrange to and form transportation for their group,
• Upon arriving at the main stage location, the group leader must inform with the coordinator about specific instructions regarding their performance,
• It is the responsibility of the group leader to collect and ensure that all participants are waiting and present in a designated area, ready to perform in accordance with the instructions provided by coordinator,
• If a performance requires any special equipment, sound system arrangement or extra power needs, this has to be requested in the application
• Organizator is not responsible for any reimbursement due to change, modification or cancellation of any performance, schedule or format,
• Organizator will make fair and reasonable effort to accommodate all performances if the rules above have been met and complied with. However, this is not a guarantee.
• The committee Chair reserves exclusive rights to, repeat, modify or cancel any activity. No indemnification will be tendered in any form for such action nor will any appeals been tertained,