INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION
FIRST FOLKLORE FESTIVAL
„FORGET- ME - NOT“
2019
04th - 08th September 2019 in Bulgaria,
Chepelare
Program
- Arrival of guests is
planned for 04th September 2019.
- The formal opening of
the Festival will take place on 05th September 2019. At the
ceremonial opening there will be a parade and it is necessary to come in the
traditional costumes of the country you represent and bring a flag of the
country you represent.
- The festival activities
will take place on 05th and 06th September. The schedule
of the presentations will be subsequently determined for each delegation,
depending on the number of delegated delegations, and you will be informed on
it in a timely manner.
- On 07th
September 2019 a free whole-day trip will be organized for the guests. The time
for the trip will be determined later, when we will have information about the
number of participants in the event, about which you will be notified in a
timely manner.
- Closing the festival and
the final gala dinner will be held on 07th September 2019.
- Departure of guests is
planned for 08th September 2019.
Guests who, due to
organizing a trip or because of their desire to stay longer in our country,
come earlier or stay longer than it was indicated, can stay in the hotel where
the Conference will be held at a more favorable price than the regular one.
Each delegation (country)
will have a stand to represent souvenirs and materials from the particular
country. The participants have to wear traditional costumes. A song, a dance, a
melody or a tradition has to be presented. Of course, a good mood is a condition
for participation. The
singers and the dancers can use music recorded on CDs, memory sticks, etc.
It is NOT a competition for
the participants, it will be a competition for the photographers and
videographers. The idea is
for the photographers to take a lot of photos and the videographers to film a
lot of situations. IPA - Bulgarian Section will spread all of them and
International commission from IPA members will choose the winners. They will be
awarded on the 64th Congress of IPA in October, in Croatia.
Bulgarian Section will invite professionals from the
TV to film the event and will disseminate it all over the world.
Invitation for the
Festival is addressed to both IPA
members and family members, because the purpose of the event is to involve more
people and to celebrate the friendship in festal environment.
Number of participants is
not limited.
Deadline for registration is 15th May 2019.
Also we want to organize a competition for the Logo of the Festival - the rules will be
spread in January, the dead line will be the end of May and the results will be
known in the end of June. The winner will be awarded on the closing ceremony of
the festival.
Because of the
symbol of police officers - blue line
we choose the name of the event to be
„FORGET-ME-NOT“ - FIRST FOLKLORE FESTIVAL - BULGARIA
2019
The price of a five-day
package in a double room is 260,00 Euro per person.
The price of a five-day
package in a single room is 300,00 Euro per person. Package price includes:
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Five overnight stay in a
superior room, with breakfast, lunch and dinner;
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Various opportunities for
complete relaxation and quality rest in modern sports center. The center has a
professional fitness and massage facilities, an indoor swimming pool 22 m long
and 15 m wide, a separate pool for children 6 m long and 3 m wide, two saunas,
two steam baths, jacuzzi;
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Wireless Internet access
is available in the hotel foyers;
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Residence tax;
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Transport - from airports
of Sofia and Plovdiv;
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There is also a large parking
lot available for the hotel guests.
Should you need
transportation that is not included in the package price (bus stations, railway
stations, local transport, organizations of individual excursions or other
modes of transport), please contact us at the e-mail address: first.folklore.festival2019@gmail.com
Payment instructions: The deadline for payment of the full amount is 15th July
2019.
Payment is done in euros. Bank taxes have to be paid by
the participants.
Bank details:
Bank: UBB (United
Bulgarian Bank)
Account owner: IPA
- Section Bulgaria
Account number:
BG68UBBS88881400259066
IBAN: UBBSBGSF.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation
before 01st July 2019 - full return of payment minus bank fees.
Cancellation
between 01st July and 30th July 2019 - refund of 75 % of
paid fee minus bank fees.
Cancellation
between 31st July and 28th August 2019 - refund of 20 %
of paid fee minus bank fees.
Cancellation from
the 29th August 2019 no refund.
Bulgaria is located in
Southeast Europe, in the northeast part of the Balkan Peninsula. Its territory
is located between 44°13’ and 41°14’ north latitude, 22°22’ and 28°37’ east
longitude. It is a European, Balkan, Black Sea and Danube country. This geographic
location places it on the crossroad between Europe, Asia and Africa.
The
country’s geographic position determines the relatively wide angle of sunlight
that falls on the country, making the country predominantly sunny. The official
time in Bulgaria is Eastern European Time, which is two hours ahead of
Greenwich Time. The Black and The Danube River influence the country’s climate.
Bulgaria’s favorable geographic location creates excellent preconditions for
the development of tourism.
Bulgaria
is also a transport crossroad, affording access to Western Europe, the Near
East and the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. A series of major European
transport corridors pass through Bulgaria.
The
total length of Bulgaria’s borders is 2,245 km. Bulgaria borders to the north
with Romania, to the east with the Black Sea, to the south with Turkey and
Greece, and to the west with Republic of Macedonia and Serbia.
According
to its Constitution, Bulgaria is a Parliamentary Republic, a unified state with
local self-government. The official language in the republic is Bulgarian, and
the religion of most Bulgarians is Eastern Orthodox Christianity. The national
state emblem of the Republic of Bulgaria is an upright golden lion on a dark
red, shield-shaped background. The national emblem of Republic of Bulgaria is
depicted on its state seal. The flag of the Republic of Bulgaria consists of
three colors: white, green and red, laid horizontally from top to bottom. The
country’s national anthem is the song Mila Rodino (Dear Motherland). Bulgaria’s
capital is Sofia. Since 1 January 2007, Bulgaria has also been a member of the
EU.
The
natural landscape of Bulgaria is diverse, consisting of lowlands, plains,
foothills and plateaus, river valleys, basins, and mountains of varying elevations.
About 70% of the country’s territory is hilly land and 30% is mountainous. The
average elevation of the country’s territory is 467 m, generally decreasing
from south to north and from west to east.
While
traveling around the country, tourists will become acquainted with various
rituals and customs, many of which are typical only for specific regions in
Bulgaria.
Bulgarians
have developed their culture and enriched it over the millennia, and they
preserve it and continue to develop it to the present day. In more recent
times, Bulgarians have also had reason to take pride in their literature, arts,
music, and architecture. A proof of ongoing involvement is Bulgaria’s rich
cultural calendar of national and international festivals for young and old alike,
as well as other gatherings, cultural events, and expositions.
City of Chepelare is
situated on the two banks of the Chepelarska river, at the very south-eastern
foots of the Chernatitsa Ridge. The average altitude is about 1150 m above the
sea level. Fresh mountain air and the unique wind called foehn, comming from
Aegean sea have negative ionization. This makes the stay in Chepelare extremely
propitious for people with lung disease.
We recommend Sofia
Airport as your international airport.
Transfer will be
arranged.
In case of
emergency - Police, Ambulance or Fire Call 112.
Travel insurance:
All participators are requested to arrange fully covering private travel
insurance.
The Executive Board of IPA - Bulgarian section welcome
IPA members and family members all over the world to the First Folklore
Festival - Forget-me-not 2019. We are looking forward to meet you in Chepelare
between 4th September and 08th September 2019.
In friendship,
Ognyan Bogoev
President of the
IPA - Bulgarian section
Servo per Amikeco!
REGISTRATION FORM[1] (one for each participant)
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