Echoes of Expression: WOFA’s April Festival in Dubai – 2025
“Cultural Brilliance Shines in Dubai as European Ensembles Enchant from
April 4–10”
April 9, 2025
from 159 €
We INVITE folk ensembles, choral groups, brass bands, orchestras, modern dance groups, majorette teams, and music bands (children, youth, and adult groups) to participate in the XXIII International Music & Folk-Dance Festival “Festival Days in Istra”.
Festival has 2 dates:
from 20-25 august and from 26-31 august in Pula, Rovinj, and Rijeka, Croatia.
The festival’s goal is to present the cultural traditions of various countries, provide an opportunity for group members to build connections, and offer a platform for cultural presentation through dance and music.
General Rules
Participation fee:
Hotel accommodation in 3* Tourist resort Duga Uvala with 2 meals per day in standard rooms ( hotel has own beach and swimming pools) in triple rooms and quadruple rooms. http://hotel-duga-uvala-krnica.krnica.hotels-istria.net/en/
Festival organizers provide:
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 istra Price will be 49 Euro per day per person HB – price is special for the participants in festivals that we can provide.
Tourist tax and insurance is 1.6 euro per person per day and it is additional.
The festival program runs as follows:
14:00: Arrival at the hotel, check-in, and free time (beach time).
18:00-20:00: Dinner at the hotel.
21:00: Welcome meeting with Mr. Josip.
07:00-10:00: Breakfast.
10:00-15:00: Free time for beach activities or excursions.
18:30-20:00: Dinner at the hotel.
21:00: Free time.
07:00-10:00: Breakfast.
10:00-18:00: Free time for beach activities or excursions.
18:00-20:00: Dinner at the hotel.
21:00: Festival evening.
07:00-10:00: Breakfast.
10:00-18:00: Free time for beach activities or excursions.
18:00-20:00: Dinner at the hotel.
21:00: Integration of the groups at the hotel.
07:00-10:00: Breakfast.
11:00: Departure.
Optional Additional Days
If you decide to extend your stay:
07:00-10:00: Breakfast.
10:00-18:00: Free time for beach activities or excursions.
18:00-20:00: Dinner at the hotel.
21:00: Free time in the city.
07:00-10:00: Breakfast.
12:00: Departure.
Fishpicnic Cres Island
Departure: Rabac port (45 min drive from Duga Uvala).
Duration: Whole day (10 AM–5 PM).
Highlights:
Large boat (max 160 pax), 2 decks, bar, toilet.
Grilled fish lunch (meat/veggie option available), salad, bread, 0.5L wine/beer/juice.
Beach time at Dragozetići (Cres), music/animation on return, Cres town sightseeing.
Note: Bus transfer to Rabac not included.
Panorama by Boat
Departure: Rabac port (45 min drive).
Duration: 2 hours.
Highlights: Scenic ride along Istrian Riviera & Kvarner Bay, views of Cres/Lošinj islands, hidden bays.
Note: Bus transfer to Rabac not included.
Labin by Night
Location: Medieval town of Labin (30 min drive).
Highlights: Guided tour of old town, history/architecture stories, olive oil/wine/grappa tasting.
Note: Bus transfer not included; minimum 15 participants required.
Pula
Location: Pula (30 min drive).
Highlights: Guided tour, Arena amphitheater, Roman/Austro-Hungarian monuments, street festivals (subject to availability).
Note: Entrance tickets and bus transfer not included; minimum 15 participants required.
Rakalj Village
Location: Small Istrian village (15 min drive).
Highlights: Spectacular hill viewpoint, local heritage/culture presentation, optional traditional food tasting (extra cost).
Note: Bus transfer not included; minimum 15 participants required.
Gems of Istria
Locations: Rovinj, Poreč, Motovun, Svetvinčenat, etc.
Highlights: Tailored guided tour of coastal/inland villages, museums, churches.
Note: Entrance tickets and bus transfer not included; minimum 15 participants required.
Brijuni Croatian National Park
Departure: Fažana (45 min drive + boat transfer included).
Highlights: Stunning nature, archaeological sites, open-air zoo.
Note: Bus transfer to Fažana not included; discounts for kids/elderly.
Other Options
Venice Boat Trip: Full day, higher cost.
Plitvice Lakes Trip: Full day, higher cost.
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