International Festivals Budva, Montenegro

Dear Sir or Madam,   The Folklore Association “Igraorec” - Skopje invites you to take a part on the International Festival “BUDVA DANCING 2026” that will take place in Budva, most famous holiday place on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro from 26.08.2026 to 31.08.2026. There is possibility for 4 nights stay from 26.08.2026 to 30.08.2026 or 27.08.2026 to 31.08.2026.   Folklore groups, Modern dance groups and Majorette Teams, Instrumental groups and Choirs can participate in the festival.   CONDITIONS OF THE FESTIVAL   Accommodation All groups will be accommodated in apartments or villas in center of Budva, with breakfast and dinner included. The rooms in the apartments are with 3, 4 (2+2 rooms) and 5 (2+3 rooms) beds with private bathrooms. The organizer provides two 2 beds  rooms that can be used for leaders and drivers. Accommodation is high quality, with air-condition, TV, fridge in the most of the rooms, close to the  Slovenska beach and in walking distance to the old town of Budva.   Depending number of nights that group will stay the price is: (towels and basic hygiene products are included in the price)   175 euro per person for 4 nights HB basis (breakfast and dinner) 208 euro per person for 5 nights HB basis (breakfast and dinner)     For every 25 members (including drivers) the organizer approves gratis accommodation for 1 member.   Important: Touristic tax and insurance of 1,5 EUR per person per day is not included in above prices and should be paid together with the accommodation cost.   The total sum must be paid on the day of arrival on the festival, in cash or in organizer account prior the festival.   The groups have to arrive in Budva on 26.08. (26.08. or 27.08 for 4 - nights staying) starting with dinner and have to depart on 31.08.2026 after the breakfast (30.08 or 31.08 for 4 nights staying).    Application fee All applications should be confirmed with application fee of 500 EUR required for a booking of the accommodation. This fee is part of the accommodation costs and must be made payable in full to the organizer account. The account number will be provided additionally after registration of the participants. Any banking costs that arise must be paid by the applicant. If a group cancels its appearance of its own accord, it will have no right to a refund (unless for justified reasons, such as a ban or travel restriction due to a pandemic, then the payment can be used next year).   Registration: Deadline for registration to participate in the festival is 31.03.2026. Until this deadline all Groups that apply to the festival should send application form and pay the application fee to the account of the organizer (will be provided after receiving the application form).   Until 31.03.2026 all groups should send 2 pictures suitable for reproduction in flyer/brochure and short biography of the group.     Travel expenses Folklore groups should have there own transport for arrival and departure to the festival. In case some group arrive by plane, we can organize the bus transfer from and to the airport of Podgorica or Tivat. Cost for this bus transfer should be paid by the group.     Performance The groups have to prepare the performing program of 10-15 min per performance. The play-back (CD or USB) is allowed. Attached is preliminary program of the festival. The final Program of the festival will be send additionally.     Contact addresses  of organisers: For the all questions and sending the application form, please contact us to the following email address: festivali@igraorec.mk   FILL THE APPLICATION FORM (online)