Categories:
Contest system includes the following categories:

A) Folklore songs groups, authentic folklore (choirs and ensembles)
B) Folklore songs groups, modern arrangement of folklore music; - (choirs and ensembles)
C) Folklore dances groups, authentic folklore; (folklore dance groups, ensembles)
D) Folklore dances groups; modern choreography (folklore dance groups, ensembles)
E) Folklore mix ensembles - Authentic performances; (live vocal, instrumental and dance)
F) Folklore mix ensembles - Processed performances; (live vocal, instrumental and dance)

By all categories there is also ranking of children and young people up to 18 years /in children's and youth groups can participate up to 30% 

of participants from different age/.

By all categories there is ranking adults people up 18 years.
The duration of the program should not exceed 10 minutes.

Awards:
The absolute winner will receive voucher prize of 1000 euro and a diploma for the WINNER of WORLD CUP OF FOLKLORE.

The jury consists of 3 people.
The organizers have right to offer additional cash prizes.
First awards in the relevant categories and a diploma for the World Cup of Folklore™ for the relevant category. The champions obtain golden 

medals, and for the second and third place – silver and bronze medals. At jury’s decision in the single categories could be given additional golden, 

silver and bronze medals with the relevant diplomas.

The jury awards the best performances with a free of charge shooting and producing of a free video clip.
All of the participants are granted with deeds for laureates, diplomas and object – awards. The awards are granted on a ceremony during World 

Cup of Folklore™- Jesolo 2023, Italy

All award winners get a free of charge copy of the TV product, which consists of their performances, and has been broadcasted in Italy or in 

Europe.
World Cup of Folklore™ categories are consistent with the categories of the World ranking list of folklore. Collected points standings with odds 

for a World Cup of Folklore™.

Points valid for World ranking list of folklore.

Championship Odds Points for participation
Points by Category

Points valid for World ranking list of folklore.

Regulations:
To participate in the contest, the participants need accreditation, which is realized under the following conditions:

Groups willing to participate in the World Cup of Folklore™ complete and sign application form.
Collectives applying for participation must have obtained prestigious awards from other festivals, awards to be mentioned in the application.
All participants are to make their own travel expenses  to and from place of conducting, Italy and pay their stay. The Organizing Committee provides 

accommodation and cultural program (excursions) by agreement with the participants. A group delegation can include artists and their accompanying 

party. The number of artists and accompanying people is not limited.
During the participation of the team in the World Cup of Folklore™, it may be invited by the organizers to take part in joint events – Official opening, 

Official closing, activities or others. The presence of invited teams in various events is required.

Participation fee:
4 HB (4 Half Board - italian breakfast and dinner)

For groups of more than 11 people
185 Euro per person - 4 HB in hotel **
199 Euro per person - 4 HB in hotel *** basic
240 Euro per person - 4 HB in hotel *** comfort
For individual participants or small groups of up to 10 people
199 Euro per person - 4 HB in hotel **
230 Euro per person - 4 HB in hotel *** basic
260 Euro per person - 4 HB in hotel *** comfort
* Supplement for double room – 5 euro per day per person.
* Supplement for single room – 15 euro per day per person.
* For groups of 25 participants, 26th is serviced free of charge, for the groups with over 40 participants, 41st, 42nd and 43rd are serviced free 

of charge.
* The travelling expenses to and from the festival’s location as well as the costs of  stay, lasting four days is covered by the groups themselves.
* Free parking for bus at  Stadium of Jesolo
* Upon request organizers can arrange bus transfers from airports to the hotel for additional fee.
* NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE – tourist tax of 1,5 euro per day per person
 - Registration fee in World Cup of Folklore™ for second category is 100 Euro.
-  Registration fee in World Cup of Folklore™ for individual performers is 50 Euro.
*Additional day :  Hotel** 39 euro / Hotel***basic – 45 euro / Hotel*** comfort – 50 euro
Participation fee includes:
4 days accommodation in 3 or 4-bed rooms, private bathroom with a shower and hot water 
4 days half board (italian breakfast and dinner 1st course, 2nd course, dessert and water)
Support our staff during the festival
Festival participation fee
Participation fee doesn not include:
Travel
Personal expenses
Facultative tours (tour of Venice, Verona, Padua, Trento, Castle of Bled in Slovenia, Austria)
Transport, parking, insurance
Transport from airports: Milan, - 353 km, Bergamo - 270 km, Venice - 32 km, Treviso - 41 km, Bologna - 196km
* Groups arriving by air will be transported from the hotels with our bus in full team and will be accompanied to their departure in the same 

conditions. The transfer from the airport  to the hotel and back is paid additionally.

** Optional Tours - Seasonal prices vary according to the number of participants.
*** Invitation letter will be provided if needed.

General Conditions: Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form. All filled in and signed applications will mean 

acceptance of the terms laid by the present regulation. The application is guaranteed by the advance payment amounting to 30% 

of the overall cost. This amount will not be refunded in the event of renunciation of participation. The sender covers all bank fees.

Except the participation application you have to send a creative biography of the group and some colour photos sent by e-mail.

The ensembles should make rest of their payment for their stay in festival till 10th of May 2023.
Until 20th of May 2023 each group should send the list of participants, name/surname, sex, date of birth and passport number.

Any soloist/group willing to participate must submit an Application form.
Approved groups pay in advance a 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.

Please fill out the entry form and contact us to submit it