The biggest folklore festival and modern art festival on the Italian Riviera has become a true tradition, and every summer Riccione welcomes international groups and artists to Italy for more than just a festival – it is a great emotion, a cultural meeting, and an opportunity to create friendship among ensembles in an atmosphere of fun, tolerance, and mutual respect.

Every year, more than 600 artists choose Riccione, the Green Pearl of the Adriatic, for their summer tour, thanks to the excellent organization and the famous hospitality of the Emilia Romagna region. During the festival, participants take part in two major concerts, while in their free time they can enjoy exciting activities such as a sand sculpture competition, tasting of traditional Italian food, Miss Festival contest, creative workshops, discotheques, and much more.

Conditions of participation:

• The International Folklore festival and Modern Art Festival is a non-competitive festival.

• Participants may include: folklore dance and song groups, vocal groups, instrumental ensembles, majorettes, jazz, hip hop, classical and modern ballet groups, and other artistic categories.

• No age limit for participants.

• The number of groups is limited.

• Organizers provide official invitation letters for sponsors or for obtaining a VISA for Italy.

• To participate, each group must submit the application form, artistic profile, and some photos.

• Ensembles may use live music or recorded music (CD/USB).

• Each group must present a program of no longer than 10 minutes.

• All groups must send their music at least 2 weeks before the  International Folklore festival and Modern Art Festival .

Participation fee: (for participants and accompanying persons)

For groups of more than 11 people

• 220 Euro - Hotel**
• 240 Euro - Hotel*** basic
• 265 Euro - Hotel*** comfort
• 295 Euro - Hotel****

For individual participants or small groups of up to 10 people

• 235 Euro - Hotel**
• 255 Euro - Hotel*** basic
• 285 Euro - Hotel*** comfort
• 310 Euro - Hotel*** comfort

The participation fee includes:

Program of the International Folklore festival and Modern Art Festival :

1st day: Arrival. 14:00 - check in and accommodation in hotel. 18:00 - Technical conference with the directors of the groups. 19:30 Dinner.

2nd day: Breakfast. Free time for excursions. 16:00 - Parade of all participating groups. 17:00 Concert. 20:30 - Dinner.

3rd day: Breakfast. Possibility for excursions. Degustation of typical italian food.Lunch. 17:00 - Sand Scultures competition. 18:00 - Zumba at the beachh. Dinner

4th day: Breakfast. Free time for excursions. Lunch. 17:00 Gala Concert for the participants in the festival. Awards. 20:30 - Dinner.

5th day: Breakfast. Departure.

The organizer reserves the right for any changes in the program, and the participants will be informed on time.

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