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XII INTERNATIONAL APRIL 23 CHILDREN DANCE & MUSIC AND FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL 2027 2027

Date:
20–24 Apr 2027 · 5 days / 4 nights
Location:
Çanakkale, Türkiye
Categories:
All Performance
Director:
T.K & WOFA
Application deadline:
20 Jan 2027
Status:
Applications open
Price:€130Application Form

Applying is free. No payment is taken when you apply.

About the festival

The XII International April 23 Children Dance & Music and Folk Dance Festival takes place in Çanakkale, Türkiye, from 20 to 24 April 2027, over 5 days and 4 nights.

The festival brings together groups from around the world for artistic presentations in an international festival atmosphere.

Participation conditions

Participation rules

Eligible groups

  • Children’s, youth, adult and veteran groups.
  • Folk dance groups, modern dance groups, majorette teams, choirs, orchestras and music ensembles.

Application requirements

  • Submit an official application form, a short group profile and at least 3 photographs.
  • Submit the final participant list by 15 April 2027, including each participant’s full name, gender, date of birth and passport number.
  • Submission of the completed and signed application form constitutes acceptance of the participation rules.

Items to bring

  • A national flag.
  • Small gifts for possible official municipal visits.

Performance and stage requirements

  • Each group should prepare at least 2 performances, each lasting approximately 6–10 minutes.
  • Performances may use recorded music on USB or a live orchestra.

Accommodation & prices

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Booking and payment terms

  • After the application is accepted, a €1,000 deposit per group must be paid for hotel reservations.
  • The deposit is deducted from the final participation amount.
  • The remaining balance must be paid before the festival begins, or upon arrival subject to prior agreement with the organizers.
  • All payments must be completed by the deadlines agreed with the organizers.

Festival programme

  1. Day 1

    Tuesday 20 April

    Arrival and orientation

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      Arrival in Çanakkale.

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      Hotel check-in and accommodation.

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      Group meeting and organizational information.

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      Dinner at the hotel.

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      Free time.

  2. Day 2

    Wednesday 21 April

    Sightseeing and cultural programme

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      Breakfast.

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      Free time or sightseeing.

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      Festival activities and international cultural programme.

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      Dinner.

  3. Day 3

    Thursday 22 April

    Cultural activities and performances

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      Breakfast.

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      Cultural activities and preparation for performances.

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      Festival performances.

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      Dinner.

  4. Day 4

    Friday 23 April

    April 23 celebrations

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      Breakfast.

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      Official festival activities connected with April 23 celebrations.

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      International dance and music performances.

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      Cultural exchange between participating groups.

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      Dinner.

  5. Day 5

    Saturday 24 April

    Departure

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      Breakfast.

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      Hotel check-out.

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      Departure.

Excursions and transfers

Excursions

Participants can combine festival performances with sightseeing and cultural experiences in Çanakkale. Optional tours and excursions are available.

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XII INTERNATIONAL APRIL 23 CHILDREN DANCE & MUSIC AND FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL 2027 2027

20–24 Apr 2027 · Çanakkale, Türkiye · Apply by 20 Jan 2027

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From €130 / person

20–24 Apr 2027

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