XXII International Christmas Festival of Dance and Songs in OHRID

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8 December, 2025

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Ohrid, MACEDONIA

All Performing Arts

from 89 €

4 days

Director:Director: Z.S & WOFA

Deadline:

September 1, 2025

Participation Info

With pleasure we INVITE you (folk groups, Choral groups and orchestras majorette teams), (children, youth and adults groups) to participate on XXII International Christmas festival of dance and songs in Ohrid ” “05  – 08 December, Ohrid 2025

 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.

 

GENERAL RULES

  • The festival is a non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances, choral groups and majorette teams.
  • Every Folklore, Choral group and majorette teams has the right to participate. On the festival may participate folklore dance groups, modern dance groups, vocal groups, instrumental groups and soloists, as well as groups and performers from other art styles.

 on the festival can participate Children’s, Youth and Adult ensembles

  • The number of participants are limited (only 3 groups from each country).
  • Each group should consist of most 50 members including dancers, managers and musicians.
  • Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 dances, 10-15 minutes each with orchestra or USB. 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.
  • Each group shouldsend us short CV and 2 – 3 photos of the group.
  • Each group should take a flag of the country.
  • Folklore groups should have there own transport for arrival and departure.

Accommodation Info

 Participation fee:

  • 85 Еuro 3 HB (3 nights with 2 meals per day (Half Board – breakfast and dinner)
  • 115 Euro 3 FB per person (3 nights with 3 meals per day (Full Board). 

Hotels where groups will be accommodate are:

Hotel Montenegrin www.montenegrininn.com – hotel on the center 

Hotel Apartmant “DE LUX” – in the center of the city

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.

Tourist tax is 1 euro per person per day and it is additional payment.

Festival organizers provide:

  • for 20 dancers – one gratis,
  • souvenir and gift for each group,
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Certificate for attendance,
  • drinks during the performance,
  • tourist guides for sightseeing of the town,
  • reception in city hall,
  • advertising of the festival (press release,social medium promotion, posters and flayers).

Program Info

Day 1   

13.00.Arrival in Ohrid, hotel accommodation,

14.00 – 15.00 Lunch in hotel

19.00 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel

20.00. Welcome reception 

Day 2

09.00 -11.00 Breakfast,

11.00 -14.00  Ohrid sightseeing – visiting cultural monuments (St.Sofia church, Samoil fortress, Antique theatre, Plaosnik, St. Kaneo church, Bridge of wishes  …)

14.00 – 15.00 Lunch in hotel

18.00. Ensembles parade (old town)

18.30. Official opening of the festival

welcome speech and firewall

open air performance

Dancing together

Day 3

09.00 -10.00 Breakfast,

11.00 – 14.30 Cruising with boat on Ohrid Lake, visit Museum on water and most famous tourist resort St. Naum monastery, culture  place, – (price 12 euros per person, lunch package),

16.00 – 18.00. Shopping in the city

18.00 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel

01.00.- 00.00 Social events, exchange presents, disco party

Day 4

09.00 Breakfast

11.00 Departure of the participants

OPTIONAL – If you stay more days…

Day 4

09.00 -10.00 Breakfast,

10.30 – 14.00  Visiting Struga city (house of Miladinovci brothers, river Crni Drim, Kalsita caves church……),

19.00 – 20.00 Dinner in hotel

21.00. – 00.00 Workshop: learning different dances

Day 5

08.00 – 09.00 Breakfast,

09.00 – 14.00 Departure to Skopje city with guides (visiting monuments of Alexander of Macedon, National museum of Macedonian struggle, Macedonian GATE, Stone bridge…)

14.00 Departure from Skopje city

Excursions Info

Ohrid is a vibrant tourist destination during this season, attracting many visitors from Europe. Various discotheques, bars, and restaurants operate 24 hours. The festival includes several excursions to explore the rich culture and history of Ohrid and its surroundings.
Excursion Program:

  • Day 2: Sightseeing in Ohrid, visiting cultural monuments such as St. Sofia Church, Samoil Fortress, and more.
  • Day 3: A scenic boat cruise on Ohrid Lake, visiting St. Naum Monastery.
    Optional Days: Additional excursions to Struga city and Skopje, including visits to historical sites.

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