WorldFestivalAssociation

                                                               INVITATION
With pleasure we INVITE you ( Folk groups,dance groups,vocal and choir groups, majorette teams,orchestras), (children, youth and adults groups) to participate on International Folklore Festival "PARIS FOLKLORE NOW" which will be held in PARIS, ,FRANCE , from 23 - 26 May 2024 

     The intention of our invitation  and the Festival light motive is to present the cultural tradition of different countries and to provide an opportunity for the members of groups to get together, to establish friendships and culture presentation trough dance and music

 Paris lives up to its hype: A city with unbelievable food and culture, plus stunning views everywhere you turn. With 18 arrondissements, it’s a lot to see in one trip, but each neighborhood has a personality all its own. You can’t miss the iconic 7th, where art and history meet—there’s the Eiffel Tower, sure, but the impressive Musée du quai Branly is just a short walk away. It houses an amazing collection of indigenous art. Or, hit up Montmartre (the 18th), with its boho shops and cozy brasseries. It’s a must-stop on the way up or down from Sacre Coeur. While the French practically invented fine dining, don’t skip the street food—Paris has world-class kebabs and falafel. But no matter where you are, be sure to pop into a sidewalk cafe, sip a glass of wine, and people watch—it’s the way to get a taste of true Parisian culture.

Program:

Day 1 PARIS (23/5/2024 Thursday)

Arrival in Paris in the morning. Optional panoramic tour of Paris: Place de la République, Vendôme, Place de la Concorde, the famous avenue Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Place Trocadero, Eiffel Tower, Champs de Mars, Home of the Invalides, Military Academy, Palais Royal, City Hall, Parliament, Latin Quarter, Sorbonne, Pantheon , the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral. Hotel accommodation. Leisure. Overnight stay.

Day 2 PARIS-DISNEYLAND (24/5/2024 Friday)

The breakfast. The possibility of organizing an optional excursion to the famous amusement park Disneyland - an unforgettable time in the land of fantasy and cartoons. Overnight.

Day 3 PARIS-FESTIVAL-VERSAILLES (25/5/2024 Saturday)

The breakfast. The day scheduled for the festival. The possibility of organizing an optional excursion to the magnificent castle of Versailles from the 16th century, which was the residence of King Louis XIV, who was called the Sun King. Tour of the castle and a walk in the beautiful park. After the tour, return to Paris. In the afternoon, it is possible to organize an optional excursion - a romantic boat ride on the Seine. Overnight stay.

Day 4 PARIS (26/5/2024 Sunday)

The breakfast. Leaving the rooms. Possibility of an optional excursion to Montmartre - the bohemian quarter and a visit to the beautiful Sacre Coeur (Sacred Heart) church. Free time for individual activities or the possibility of an optional excursion to the Louvre - one of the most famous, oldest and richest museums in the world. They visit Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa", the Grand Gallery with works of Italian masters, the "Medici" gallery with Rubens' masterpieces, the hall of French masters, the "Venus of Milos"... A short walk through the garden of the nearby Royal Palace (Palais Royal), built by on the order of Cardinal Richelieu, then presented to the king, where today the seat of the French Council of State is located. Possibility of an optional visit to the Eiffel Tower.

Participation fee:

175 Euro per person - 3 nights with breakfasts in 2* Hotel

200 Euro per person - 3 nights with breakfasts in 3* Hotel

free place on every 26th member (25+1)

Participation fee includes:

- accommodation in 2 or 3* hotels in triple rooms (surcharge for double rooms is €5 per person per night)

- continental breakfast

- organizational costs

- professional assistance

- invitation letter

Participation fee doesn't include:

- City tax 5€ per person per night (everyone pays)

- Insurance

Optional excursions:

Sightseeing in Paris: €5

Versailles: €15 without entrance fee

Paris cruise: €20

Disneyland: €130 adults / €110 children

Montmartre: €15

Transportation to the city: €5

Prizes:

Thank you notes for all participants

Plaques to clubs directors

NOTICE :The obligation of all the toops is to groups the music - After the aplication you are in obligation to send us music in mp3 format for every coreography .

 After choreography application deadline, we will send you all your choreography to check. You will have 48 hours to answer us if that everything is ok. After that, all fees for all choreographies that you applied, have to be 100% paid!

NUMBER OF SEATS IS LIMITED.