Festıval Program:
26 MAY 2022 THURSDAY
14.00 Arriving in Çanakkale, hotel accommodation after the meeting with the festival representatives
Free time
19.00 Dinner
20.30 Welcome reception with the Leaders of the groupd ( İDA KALE RESORT HOTEL)
27 MAY 2022 FRIDAY
08.00-10.00 Breakfast
11.30 TROYA Museum and TROYA Ruins Visits
14.00 Free Time Canakkale Center Trip
19.00 Dınner
20.30 Festival Opening Parade
21.00 Official Festival Evening in the square of the city (Open air performance on a profesional stage)
– Welcome Speach
– Open air performance
19.00 Dinner
28 MAY 2022 SATURDAY
08.00-09.30 Breakfast
10.00 Free Time
17.00 Departure from the hotel
18.00 Festival Parade
18.30 Festival Performance
20.30 Dinner
29 MAY 2022 SUNDAY
08.00-10.00 Breakfast
11.00 Departure from Hotel
19.00 Dinner
30 MAY 2022 MONDAY
08.00-10.00 Breakfast
12.00 Departure of the Groups from Çanakkale
With pleasure we INVITE you (Folk and Choral groups, orchestras, majorette teams), (children and youth groups) to participate on XXI. DROP “International TROYA Folk Dance festival” 26 MAY– 30 MAY 2022 Çanakkale, Turkey.
This festival is the perfect occasion for different groups from various countries to gather together so that they could express their culture and nation through dances, music and interesting national costumes.
Çanakkale with its long and blue flag beaches is one of the most important and attractive tourism centers located at the beginning of the Aegean Sea.
The history of Çanakkale starts with the city of Troja where the Trojan Wars took place, continued with Çanakkale victory. This historical city is located in Marmara Region. The festival will be held in the city centre of Çanakkale where groups will have opportunity to visit Çanakkale and remains of these two historical cities in their free times.
Çanakkale, with its natural wonders and historical riches, is one of the unique cities in the world where the ancient city of Troy was destroyed and rebuilt many times. Alxandria Troas, the largest ancient city in Anatolia, accepted as the capital of his empire by Emperor Constantine; Assos, where Aristotle, one of the most important philosophers of history, spent a part of his life; Apollo Smintheus Sanctuary; Parion near Biga Kemer; Neandreia, where the Aiolia Temple was once located; The Zeus Altar, which Homer mentions in the world famous Iliad; Babakale, Çimenlik and Kilitbahir castles; The Gallipoli Peninsula was one of the bloodiest battles of the 20th century; historic Gallipoli town; Turkey’s largest island of Gokceada; Bayramiç Ayazma with its natural beauty; Bozcaada, famous for its crystal waters and its wines, which are among the 10 best islands of authentic Europe.
All this beauties in Turkish Riviera and lot of fun is waiting for you on our festival. Come and join the best festival experience ever. Travel and dance with us in Çanakkale, Turkey…
General rules for participation:
- In the festival can participate folklore groups, orchestras, majorettes, modern dance groups, choirs and music bands from all over the world.
- Non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances, choral groups, majorette teams, orchestras, brass bands festival.
- Ensemble should have prepared at least 2 dances, 08-12 minutes each with USB or orchestra.
- Folklore groups should take a flag of their country and minimum 4 gifts for the municipality visits and organizers.
- Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. All filled in and signed applications will mean acceptance of the terms laid by the present regulation.
- The number of the participants are limited (only 3 groups from each country).
- Groups have to send us short CV and min.6 photos of the group by e-mail.
- Until 1st of May 2022 each group should send the list of participants, name/surname, sex, date of birth and passport number.
- Folklore groups should have there own transport for arrival and departure.
- For the groups arriving by plane the festival committee will arrange their airport and festival transfers free of charge.
Participation fee:
- 55 Euro for 3 HB per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day)
- 70 Euro for 4 HB per person (4 nights with 2 meals per day)
It covers hotel accommodation (leaders and drivers in 2 double rooms and others in triple and quadruple rooms) with 2 meals per day in 3* HOTELS in Çanakkale, Turkey. Hotel accommodation will be in hotel Boğaz, Helen Hotel, hotel Hellespont, Anzac Hotels…
https://www.hellesponthotel.com.tr
- 65 Euro for 3 HB per person (3 nights with 2 meals per day)
- 80 Euro for 4 HB per person (4 nights with 2 meals per day)
It covers hotel accommodation with 2 meals per day in 4* HOTELS in Canakkale, Turkey as following: Hotel Ida Kale Resort, Hotel TroiaTusan Hotel etc.
https://www.idakaleresort.com.tr/
Addition day can be booked for 30-35 euro/person/day
Groups of 25 persons: One group leader free of charge!
Participation fee Includes:
- Participation in the festival concerts,
- Professional sound, stage and light equipment.
- Accommodation in 3* Hotels (3-4 bedded rooms, supplement for a double room is 7€/person/day, supplement for single room is 15 €/person/day),
- Half Board hotel accommodation
- Welcome cocktails with the leaders of the groups
- Souvenir and gift for each group
- Certificate for attendance
- Drinks during the performance
Participation fee does not include:
- Transport (for arrival and departure)
- Optional Boat Tour Programs
- Insurance
- What is not specified in the above mentioned “the fee includes”
Invitation letter will be provided if needed
Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form.
Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.
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