The International Festival of dance and songs “Golden days” is a non-competitive sample of traditional and modern dances and music performed by folkloric groups. On the festival may participate children and youth folklore dance groups, vocal groups, instrumental groups, as well as groups and performers from other art styles. The age of the participants is not limited.
The festival will be held in Varna – the Sea Capital of Bulgaria! Varna besides its amazing beaches is offering cultural attractions, historical buildings, museums, and art galleries.
The groups will be accommodated in 3*/4*Hotels in Varna on a Full Board Basis with 3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). The groups will be accommodated in rooms with 3 and 4 beds with their own bathroom. Each Group can have only 2 double rooms which can be used for the Leaders and Drivers. On 20 participants, every 21st participant is free of charge.
Extra charges for: Double Room: 5 euro/person/day | Single Room: 19 euro/day | Extra night: 28 euro/person/day
The festival organizers will organize the transport for the groups coming by plane by picking them up from the airport, during the festival days, and back to the same airport. The cost of the transportation will be covered by the group and will be additionally agreed upon according to their number.
The groups coming by bus can use their own transport all the time during the festival and the small journeys around the city. The Parking for the buses is paid for by the group at the rate set at the parking place.
The participation fee can be paid via bank transfer or in cash on the day of arrival. Each participant group should pay 30 % in advance after receiving the official invitation. After this date (04.06.2023) advance payments are not refunded. In case of a price increase, due to the global crisis, we reserve the right to adjust the festival fee.
04.07. - 09.07.2023
2 Open Air Concerts with Professional Stage & Sound System
3*/4* Hotels – Full Board (3 meals per day - buffet basis)
5 nights – The price is coming soon.
On 20 participants, every 21st is free of charge
Included in the festival fee
04.05.2023
Check out our program here.
Arrival and accommodation of the groups at the hotel
Meeting with FFA representative and short description of the festival program (2 leaders per group max)
FFA Zumba
(Depending of the number of the groups we will let you know about the minutes of your performance.)
FFA Zumba
Parade
Concert (Depending of the number of the groups we will let you know about the minutes of your performance.)
FFA Zumba
Concert and Diploma Rewarding (Depending of the number of the groups we will let you know about the minutes of your performance)
FFA Zumba
Free Time - Excursion Day – You can find more information in “Excursions” section.
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!
Check out our excursions here.
The Dolphinarium was inaugurated on 11.08.1984 and quickly became a symbol of Varna and a landmark of Bulgarian tourism. The dolphins and their coaches present the unique Dolphin show which last 40 min. Dolphins will sing to you. They will rock-and-roll and waltz. Their joyous performance will take your breath away. A thing which is good to know in advance: dolphins adore applause! It is their major prize.
Attraction Park “Aquapolis” – the most beautiful water park in Eastern Europe, is the first one in Bulgaria, established in a unique Mauritian Mediterranean style. The water park is situated in the forest, sporting a unique sea-view and the whole tourist resort. Established on an area of 40 000 square meters, it combines a natural park environment with a series of artificially created elements – pools, water slides, Jacuzzi, fountains and waterfalls, ancient towers and ruins.
(SEA GARDEN VARNA, NAVY MUSEUM, ARCHITECTURAL PARK COMPLEX THE PALACE – BALCHIK)
The guided tour starts with the amazing view of the Sea Garden in Varna. After a short walk the tour continues near the Navy Museum, situated in the most attractive region of the city of Varna – at the sea shore. Outside the museum you can see original ancient anchors an shop remnants, found on the bottom of the Black Sea.
The Tour will end with the visit of the former summer residence of the Romanian Queen Maria Alexandrina Victoria de Edinburg (1875 – 1938) – Palace Balchik. It is situated approximately 2 km south-west of Balchik in a beautiful locality between the Balchik rocks and the sea.
Bulgarian folklore with its traditional costumes, typical songs and haunting bagpipe sounds tells the stories of everyday life in Bulgarian villages. Music, art, culture and history will cross paths in order to make your folklore adventure more colorful and appealing than ever.
Be the guests at house in the village of Solnik. Have a traditional Lunch with traditional music. Lots of fun just 70 km away from Varna.
Nessebar - "the town of the 40 churches", situated on a beautiful peninsula. It will charm you with the unique architecture of the family basilicas and houses. One of the oldest towns of Europe will impress you with its lovely atmosphere and many layers of cultural and historical heritage, dating back to Thracian times.
After visiting all the attractions, the Tour will end with tasting lunch in one of the near restaurants (one drink included in the price).
Detailed Excursions with Prices will be given to you 1 month before the festival.
Check out our trips here.
We can provide the following services for your group:
The groups should pay the travel expenses by themselves to Varna and back.
The groups coming by bus can use their own transport all the time during the festival and the small journeys around the city. Any expense caused by the usage of the bus (accident, robbing, breakdown, etc) should be covered by the vehicle’s insurance. Each member must have travel insurance policy.
The Parking for the buses is paid by the group at the rate set on the parking place.
The festival organizers will organize the transport for the groups coming by plane by picking them up from Varna airport, during the festival days and back to the same Varna airport. The cost of the transportation will be covered by the group and will be additionally agreed according to their number.
