FESTIVAL “TURKISH PARADISE”
04 – 08 October 2026
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Folklore
Overview
The International Festival “Turkish Paradise” is a spectacular celebration of dance, music, and cultural diversity. This non-competitive festival invites children, youth, and adult performers, including folklore and modern dance groups, instrumental ensembles, choirs, and artists of other styles, to showcase their talents in a vibrant and inspiring environment. There is no age limit, making it perfect for everyone who loves the arts!
The festival will be held in Kusadasi beautiful vacation place with seven beaches looking on the horizon of the Aegean Sea, with the national park and fiery history – the ways of Greek, Persians and Romans.
The groups will be accommodated in Le Bleu Hotel – https://www.lebleuhotel.com/tr/ , Grand Blue Sky Hotel – https://www.grandbluesky.com/ or similar 4* hotelson an All-Inclusive basis (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks). The groups will be accommodated in rooms with 3 and 4 beds with their own bathroom. The organizer will provide two double rooms per group at no additional charge above the participation fee (leaders and drivers). Any additional double rooms (three or more) will incur fees as written in the festival conditions.
Accommodation Details
The groups will be accommodated in Le Bleu Hotel – https://www.lebleuhotel.com/tr/ , Grand Blue Sky Hotel – https://www.grandbluesky.com/ or similar 4* hotels on an All-Inclusive basis (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks).
- Rooms will accommodate 3-4 people with private bathrooms.
- The organizer will provide two double rooms per group at no additional charge above the participation fee (leaders and drivers). Any additional double rooms (three or more) will incur fees as written in the festival conditions.
- For every 25 participants, the 26th person stays for free.
Extra Charges:
- Double Room: €5/day/person
- Single Room: €40/day
- Extra Night: €52.50/person/day (for stays of 5+ nights)
The participation fee is 225€ per person for 4 nights and 270€ per person for 5 nights.
It includes:
- Accommodation in 4* Hotels
- All-inclusive Basis (3 meals, drinks, snacks)
- Participation in 2 Concerts and a Defile
- City Tax
- Invitation Letter
- Grattiduted Certificate
- All expenses of the festival organization
Does NOT include:
- Travel Insurance
- Transfers
- Excursions
Additional Festival Information
Transfers:
The festival team can arrange transportation for groups arriving by plane, including airport pick-up, transport during the festival, and return to the airport. The cost will be covered by the group and calculated based on the group size.
Parking for Buses:
Groups arriving by bus can use their own transport for the festival’s duration and small journeys around the city. The parking is free for all buses.
Payment Terms
- A 30% deposit is required upon receiving the official invitation to confirm your participation.
- The remaining balance must be paid either via bank transfer or in cash upon arrival.
- Payments made after 04.09.2026 are non-refundable.
- In case of a global crisis, the festival organizers reserve the right to adjust the participation fees.
Festival Date:
04.10. – 08./09.10.2026
Concerts:
2 performances on open stage in Kusadasi
Accomodation:
4* Hotel – All-inclusive Basis (3 meals, drinks, snacks)
Price:
4 nights – 225€ per person
5 nights -270€ per person
Free Members:
On 25 participants, every 26th is free of charge
City Tax:
Included in the festival fee
Application Deadline:
02.08.2026
Included/Exclude
- Diploma
- Gift From Organization
- Festival Organization
- Hotel Reservation
- Trip expenses, airport transfers, and parking
- Tourist guide, sightseeing, excursions
- Tourist city tax
- Health insurance
Festival Program
14:00 Arrival and accommodation of the groups at the hotel
17:30 Meeting with FFA representative and a short description of the festival program
10:00 Free Time – Excursion Day (You can find more information in the “Excursions” section.)
15:00 Meeting with Mayor of Province Kusadasi (Group leaders + 2 dance couple in costume)
20:30 Parade
21:00 Concert (Depending on the number of the groups we will let you know about the minutes of your performance.)
10:00 Free Time – Excursion Day (You can find more information in the “Excursions” section.)
20:30 Concert (Depending on the number of the groups we will let you know about the minutes of your performance.)
10:00 Free Time – Excursion Day (You can find more information in the “Excursions” section.)
15:00 Party for all participants – FAREWELL party!
10:00 Departure Of The Groups After The Breakfast.
Detailed Festival Program will be given to you 1 month before the start of the festival.
The organizer reserves the right to any changes in the program, and the participants will be informed on time. By applying you confirm that you accept all festival conditions!
Refund Policy
As confirmation of its participation in this folklore festival, a group pays a deposit as a guarantee.
This deposit is non-reimbursable if you later decide not to come, for any reason. In case of unexpected circumstances or Force Majeure, the organizer reserves the right to change the event date or postpone it for the next year.
When paying by bank transfer, some tax fees may occur and we are not covering those expenses, they are paid by the group.
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Hello,
We’re a traditional Bulgarian folklore dance group (20-25 people) based in London. We would love to take part in this particular festival. Please email for additional information.
Best regards
Tsvetelina Miteva