Nessebar, Sunny beach resort and Pomorie
Director: Kaloyan Nikolov
The European Association of Folklore Festivals - EAFF;
UNESCO, IOV-WORLD, CID-UNESCO;
Basic Information:
A special feature of the World Championship of Folklore "World Folk" is that all performances are recorded with professional audio and television equipment and the best of them are repeatedly broadcasted by 20 cable televisions in Bulgaria, by satellite televisions "Travel TV", "Rodina TV" and "Heros TV" with coverage across Europe, as well as by the Television "EuroFolkTV" at tv.eurofolk.com. With these activities the main goal of the World Championship of Folklore "World Folk 2023" is being realized and that is to protect and popularize the traditional folk arts through the enormous possibilities of mass media.
The concerts of the World Championship of Folklore "World Folk" will be broadcast live with free access from the streaming platform of "EuroFolkTV" and restreamed on the profiles of EAFF and EuroFolk in social networks.
The marks of the participants, appeared in the competition program of the World Championship of Folklore "World Folk 2022", are valid for ranking in the World ranking list of folklore.
Nessebar: Ancient city of Nessebar is in the World Heritage List of UNESCO. Nessebar is one of the oldest towns in Europe, established before more than 3200 years. According to data, the legendary author of fables Aesop was born in Mesambria / Nessebar / around 620 BC. In the ancient part of the town there are 42 churches, built from IV till XVII centuries. The isthmus connecting the old with the new part is 400 m long. In the middle of the isthmus is the old mill of the town, which currently is a tourist attraction. After the Constantinople has fallen, descendants of the Byzantine emperors of dynasties and Kantakuzin and Paleologos are living here on these lands so far.
Pomorie: Pomorie is the third largest town on the Bulgarian Black sea coast. One of the most interesting cultural sites is the Ancient domed tomb from 2nd - 4th century. Medieval name of the town is Anhealo. The Salt Museum is the only one in Eastern Europe. It was opened in September 2002 and is dedicated to one of the oldest livelihoods in the region of Pomorie - salt production. Visitors have the opportunity to see how all processes run and to experience the traditions of the locals
Tourist resort of Sunny beach: On the territory of Sunny Beach resort are located more than 200 3, 4 and 5 stars hotels, and more than 100 amusement facilities, including the largest aqua-park in the Balkans - "Action Aqua-park". The complex is similar to Las Vegas with its noisy discos and casinos. This is the most visited destination that attracts many tourists from all over the Europe.
Sunny beach is the first Bulgarian resort certified with the "Blue Flag" еco prize. Average monthly temperature in the high tourist season is 25-26 degrees.
Sveti Vlas: 10 km away from historical Nessebar. The settlement was founded in the 2nd century by the ancient Thracians. Then it bore the name Larissa, in the 14th century took the name of St. Vlas - patron of traders, farmer and healer. St. Vlas is a revered saint of the Catholic and Orthodox Churches. In 2007, the biggest marina in Bulgaria was constructed in Sveti Vlas. The marina has a capacity for 300 yachts. The beach of Sveti Vlas is facing south. The sand is fine and golden.
Burgas: The largest city in Southeast Bulgaria and the second largest city on the Bulgarian Black sea coast. In the water area of the Burgas Bay is located the Black Sea island of St. Anastasia.
There are artifacts found dating back 6000 years BC, 6th century BC Thracians settled the area. Between 383 and 359 years BC the settlements around Burgas are under the control of the Thracian king Cotys I. Followed by Philip II of Macedonia, King Darius I, Odrysian kingdom, Roman empire, Byzantium. Burgas lake complex is located on a migratory route Via Pontica and is a place with bottleneck for migratory soaring birds of a significant part of Northern, Eastern and Central Europe. 300 000 storks and 60,000 raptors fly over the lakes annually during the autumn migration. This is the place with the greatest concentration in Europe during the migration of the pink and the Dalmatian pelican.
Preliminary Program:
August 23 - Welcoming the groups
August 24 - Free day - trips / Competition
August 25 - Free day - trips / Competition
August 26 - Competition - Ceremony and announcement of winners and official closing gala concert
August 27 - Departure of the groups
All Competition concerts start around 17.00 h.
Regulations:
Main task of the organizers is to allow the expression of the creative groups and their incorporation into a competitive program, defining the best of them and promoting the winners by broadcasting in the European and World television air.
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Those who wish to take part in the Festival must fill-in application form.
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The collectives, who apply for participation, must have obtained prestigious awards from other festivals; the awards should be notified in the application form.
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All participants are to make their own travel arrangements to and from Nessebar and stages and pay their travel expenses. The Organizing Committee provides accommodation and cultural program (excursions) by agreement with the participants.
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A group delegation can include artists and their accompanying party. The number of artists and accompanying people is not limited.
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During the participation of the team in the Championship, it may be invited by the organizers to take part in joint events – Official opening, Official closing, defile, accompanying concerts, cocktail, master class, or others. The presence of invited teams in various events is required.
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The application forms should be sent not later than 20.06.2023.
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The participants pay the specified prices for participation in the World Championship of Folklore "World Folk 2023". The advanced payment is 30% from the total amount for the participation of the group. It is payable after approval of participation, but not later than 28.06.2023. That condition is in order to booking in the active resort season.
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Send by post, to the address of EAFF or with attachment to email, demos of at two performances, or link to a video posted on YouTube or other social site for video sharing. The application to be added annotation of the participant and promotional materials - photos. The photo should not be less than 1 MB. Sent materials will not be returned.
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Individual performers and duets pays and additional participation fee 60 Euro.
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Applying for second category costs an additional participation fee of 180 Euro.
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The price includes staying the night, breakfast, dinner and organizational service.
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The minimum participation period is 5 days.
Regulations of Contest:
*1 by all categories there is also ranking of children and young people up to 18 years. /in children's and youth groups can participate up to 30% of participants from different age /
*2 by all categories there is ranking adults people over 18 years old.
• individual performers and duets.
The jury consists of three members. In jury committee may participate only members authorized by WAFF.
1. Level of complexity and technique of performance
2. Vision /costumes, properties, staging, selection of repertoire/
3. Stage manners /behavior on stage, gestures, contact with the audience, spirit emanation, artistry/
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Songs - up to 10 minutes
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Dances - up to 10 minutes
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Ensemble performances – up to 15 minutes
Awards:
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At the discretion of the jury Nomination "Orpheus" is awarded, which gives the right for participation in the ranking for the World Grand Prix "Orpheus".
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The champions are awarded gold medals, while second and third place - silver and bronze medals. Winners receive certificates for laureates and a diploma for World Champion of folklore for 2023 in the relevant category.
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In the separate categories may be given additional gold, silver and bronze medals with the relevant diplomas.
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All participants receive diplomas and object - prizes.
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Special Jury Prizes for Authentic costume, Stage costume, Modern processing, Musical accompaniment, Artistic behavior, Soloist and others.
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At the discretion of the jury and the producers World Folk Academy the prominent art leaders are honored with a Diploma for obtaining the rank Maestro or Maestro Academic. Diplomas are sent to Ministry of Culture of the relevant country or the Mayors of municipalities with a request for handing in appropriate way.
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The awards are announced at a ceremony during the World Championship of Folklore "World Folk".
Points, valid for World ranking list of folklore:
Championship |
Odds |
Points for participation |
Points by Category First round |
Points by Grand Prix Second round |
World |
6 |
30 |
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Next: - 12 p. |
Registration of the Participants:
The prices for the staying, including the necessary service, are as follows:
5 HB - 235 Euro per person
In a group of 25 people - 1 person free of charge
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4/5 HB accommodation in 3 or 4-bed or /2+2/ rooms, private bathroom with a shower and hot water
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4/5 HB half board /breakfast and lunch/
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Support our staff during the festival
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Degrees
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Championship accreditation
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Parking
* For groups of every 25 participants, 26th is serviced free of charge
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Supplement for double room – 8 Euro per person per day.
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Supplement for single room – 19 Euro per person per day.
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Supplement for additional HB – 50 Euro per person per day.
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Supplement for hotel 4* ALL is 46 Euro per person per night
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NOT INCLUDED: Travel - Personal expenses
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Facultative tours (tour of Burgas, Varna, Nessebar, Sozopol, Ropotamo river, Kazanlak, Shipka, Veliko Tarnovo)
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Inner Transport, insurance
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Transport from Airports: Burgas - 35 km., Varna - 110 km., Sofia - 410 km., Istanbul - 390 km.
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What is not specified in the above mentioned "The participation fee includes".
Accommodation in Hotels: "Balaton", Camelot Residence***, Sea Grace*** and others.
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for 4HB/5 days the amount is being calculated in the following way: 25 (+1 person for free) х 188 EURO = 4 700 EURO. The advanced payment equals 4 700 х 20% = 940 EURO
This amount must be transferred via the mentioned bank account. The discounts shall be rendered at the final paying off.
Registration is done on the basis of applying for participation by the team.
After confirming the application must be paid an advance guarantee 10% payment from total sum.
Registration of the participants at their arrival will take place in hotel "Balaton", "Sunny Beach" Resort, Bulgaria.
General Conditions:
Completed and signed applications shall mean acceptance of the conditions laid down in this Regulation.