Rainbow / Folk Festival
“Rainbow” – Folk Festival 30. 7. – 9. 8. 2018 / 2019 / 2020 (folklore and stylization: dancing, singing, orchestra, theatre)
International competition in folklore – unique and exclusive folk competition in Europe.
The competition is held under the auspices of South Bohemia Region, Ceske Budejovice City Council, mayor and town Třeboň and Conservatory of Ceske Budejovice.
The organizer of the competition is an international production centre for emerging artists International Youth Forum (United Kingdom) and the Czech Endowment Fund the International Youth Forum.
French Disneyland are the partners
Each participant will receive a festival badge – a pendant and a commemorative festival gift. All groups will receive diplomas with the emblem of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, valuable gifts from Czech glass engraved with golden angel – the patron of the festival.
Video Broadcasts from festivals can be viewed from more than 100 countries around the world.
The competition takes place in a closed hall of the University in the Ceske Budejovice. Competitive concert takes place at the largest medieval square in the Ceske Budejovice – Premysl Otakar II. Square, which is part of the World Heritage List.
Natural acoustics and 16th century´s scenery creates a special and unique atmosphere. The square is filled with spectators not only the audience but also the spectators who watch the concert from nearby cafes, which are located around the perimeter under the old vaults.
Great interest raises a workshop, which takes place in the unique revolving theatre at the castle from the 13th century in the Cesky Krumlov. Experience the rehearsal in such an exclusive theatre, leaves all the most beautiful impressions rehearsal.
Gala concert takes place in front of a large public, at the central square of the medieval town and UNESCO heritage Cesky Krumlov. A colourful, fairy-tale architecture, and glockenspiel, which measures the time from the mid of XIV. Century is unique.
Program V1
České Budejovice * Venice * Rimini * San Marino * Verona * Mirabilandia Park or Ravenna – 12 days
30. 7. – 9. 8. 2018 / 2019 / 2020
Program V1 economy
České Budejovice * Venice * Rimini * San Marino * Verona * Mirabilandia Park or Ravenna – 9 days
1. 8. – 8. 8. 2018 / 2019 / 2020
Program V2
České Budejovice * Vienna * Salzburg * Cesky Krumlov * Caribbean aqua park * Lipno lake * Prague * 12 days
30. 7. – 9. 8. 2018 / 2019 / 2020
Program V2 economy
Ceske Budejovice * Vienna * Salzburg * Cesky Krumlov * Prague – 7 days
30. 7. – 4. 8. 2018 / 2019 / 2020
Program V3
Ceske Budejovice * Venice * Rimini * San Marino * Florence * Verona * Mirabilandia Park – 10 days/ 8 nights
4. 8. – 12. 8. 2018 / 2019 / 2020
Program V3 economy
Venice * Rimini * San Marino * Florence * Verona * Park Mirabilandia – 6 days/ 4 nights
4. 8. – 9. 8. 2018 / 2019 / 2020
Each participant of the festival (ensemble or soloist) shall submit an application to the organizing committee and the following documents confirming the intention to participate in the festival:
Filled application
Confirmation of payment
In response to the application form, the Organizing Committee will send official invitation with the name of the group, the name of the manager and confirmation of reservations, for possible consulate needs. Participants of the festival will receive a competitive program, corresponding with the declared category.
After submitting an application, the advance payment in amount of 1.500 EUR is required. This amount is considered as an advance and is reflected in the final overall budget. The remaining amount – the supplement is necessary to transfer to a bank account of the organizer no later than three weeks prior to arrival.
In case of interest for transportation it is necessary to confirm the order 60 days before arrival.
Rainbow / Folklore Festival
“Rainbow” – Folk Festival 30. 7. – 9. 8. 2018 / 2019 / 2020 (folklore and stylization: dancing, singing, orchestra, theatre)
Venues:
České Budějovice (Czech Republic)
Český Krumlov (Czech Republic)
Rimini (Italy)
Cultural program:
České Budejovice (Czech Republic) * Vienna (Austria) * Venice (Italy) * Rimini (Italy) * San Marino (Italy) * Verona (Italy) * Praha (Czech Republic).
Talented youth in the glow of the UNESCO world heritage list.
We warmly welcome children and young people, adults and mixed folklore groups and performers from the Czech Republic and other European and world countries.
Festival categories:
I. age group 6 – 9 yrs
II. age group 10 – 12 yrs
III. age group 13 – 15 yrs
IV. age group 16 – 19 yrs
V. age group 20 – 25 yrs
VI. age group od 28 yrs
VII. age group mixed
Nominations:
- Folk song (solo, duet, ensemble)
- Folk ensembles
- Folklore a Capella
- Folk dance (folk-scenic dance, national dance)
- „DEBUT“ – performance, which is presented on the stage for the first time (in each Choreographic direction)
- Folk orchestras and ensembles
- theatre, fashion shows
- Musical Theatre
- Puppet Theatres
- Folklore Theatre
- Artists
- Handmade products
Information about the festival:
Competition and gala concert taking place on stages constructed on central squares of cities, which are also listed as Unesco World Herritage:
Jindřichův Hradec
Český Krumlov
České Budějovice
Festival Closing Ceremony takes place on the waterfront of the Italian resort of Rimini, accompanied by professional lighting and fireworks.
Live internet broadcasts and reports from the festival concert available.
The festival is held under the auspices of the Municipality of České Budejovice, Trebon and South Bohemia Region.
Activities within the festival:
- Competition in various nominations
- The opening ceremony
- Master classes led by leading European pedagogues (advanced registration required)
- Discos for the participants, creative meetings with other members, an extensive cultural program
- The ceremony associated with the winners awarding and gala concert of Laureates accompanied by fireworks
- Common finale on the festival anthem
- commemorative gifts
- VIP meetings for leaders
- Interviews and reports for TV and print, Internet broadcasting
Media support in the Czech Republic and abroad: Business Panorama CZ, Český rozhlas Jižní Čechy, Rádio Kiss Jižní Čechy, Magazín pro kulturní život v místech a regionech Místní kultura, Infocentrum Třeboň, Propagační materiály Léto ve městě, České Budějovice.
We invite all children and young people, adults and mixed folklore groups and performers from the Czech Republic and other European and world countries:
- “Unprofessional art” – categories where can participate children’s and youth ensembles, artists dealing with art based studies, clubs, centres of further education and leisure activities, cultural centres and others. Independent folk groups, supporting regional culture in the region.
- “Pro Arts” – a category that is determined for children and youth creative teams and performers engaged on the basis of children’s art schools, music schools and other registered institutions that are in the articles “initial training”, as well as students of secondary specialized schools of music.
AIMS OF THE FESTIVAL
International competition festival for children and youth in the Czech Republic and Europe.
The aim of the festival is the presentation of folklore in all directions in the form of “sports games” in different nominations, support and familiarity with national traditions in order to determine the best folk art at international level.
The number of participants is not limited
The festival aims to identify the most talented and brightest performers, release the creative potential of children and youth, preservation of original folk art, support for various types and directions of creative activity, improve the professional level of creative groups and individual artists, introduce the managers and children with new trends and directions in art and pedagogy through creative communication, foster cultural dialogue from different countries, proclamation and implementation of the principle of peaceful coexistence of nations of the world, tolerance and creative understanding.Festival categories
A mixed age group can also participate in the festival. Festival is can also participate in a mixed age group. Age group files specifies the average age of participants (aged sum is divided by the number of participants).
Performance program
Requirements: the length of each performance should be in the range of 2-4 minutes. Solo performance must not exceed 2:30 minutes.
Each additional nomination needs a separate application.
The jury
The competition program is evaluated by an independent jury composed of prominent personalities from the arts and culture, professional art teachers, sponsors, media representatives, producers and directors from Czech and European theatres.
The jury has the right to: award the prize, not give all grants, and give special awards. The jury has the right to choose the best numbers to the final gala concert.
Chairman of the jury is a musical Doc. Mgr. Jan Maria Dobrodinský, educator, composer, conductor, honorary conductor of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, holder of prestigious award from Czech Minister of Culture, winner of Bedrich Smetana award.
Festival prizes and awards
Participants are awarded based on the results of the competition.
The awards: diploma and “Grand Prix” award, Laureate of I., II. and III. degrees, Diplomats of I., II. and III. degrees, diplomas of participation.
Competitive performances are assessed based on a 20 point rating system. Participants will receive a commemorative gift, managers and sponsors will receive letters of thanks.
Awards and prizes:
Grand Prix – absolute winner of the festival
Gold award and a gold diploma for ensemble
Gold medal for choreographer and dance folklore ensemble
Gold Medal for the national choirmaster and vocal ensemble
Gold medal for the conductor and the National Orchestra
First Place – gold diploma for ensemble, a gold medal for choreographer
First Place – gold diploma for choir and a gold medal for the choirmaster
First Place – gold diploma for the conductor and the National Orchestra
Second Place – a silver diploma for ensemble, a silver medal for choreographer
Second Place – a silver diploma for choir and a silver medal for the choirmaster
Second Place – a silver diploma for conductor and a silver medal for the National Orchestra
Third Place – bronze diploma for ensemble and a bronze medal for choreographer
Third Place – bronze diploma for choir and bronze medals for the choirmaster
Third Place – bronze diploma for conductor and bronze medals for the National Orchestra.
All participants of the Olympics will receive diplomas and gifts
Awards participants will always be the day of EACH CATEGORY.
Grand Prix winner will be selected from all participants
Grand Prix winner will get a BIG TROPHY – „World of Youth Folk & Olympic Games
The decision of the jury is final and unchangeable.
Following documents, confirming participation, shall to be sent via email: festival@praha-c
- Application for participation in the festival, signed by the manager of group and confirmation of registration fee payment in amount of € 30/person. This fee is included in the final billing
Applications are accepted by 10. 6. 2018 / 2019 / 2020
- Questionnaire of participant or group, signed by the manager
Partially completed application form, or partly completed questionnaires are not accepted and will not be included in the competition.
- Something about the group – CV (10 lines)
- Photo of the group/participan
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PARTICIPATION
Each participant of the festival (ensemble or soloist) shall submit an application to the organizing committee and the following documents confirming the intention to participate in the festival:
Tel.: +420 222 240 069
Fax: +420 267 911 783
Email: festival@praha-c
In response to the application form, the Organizing Committee will send official invitation with the name of the group, the name of the manager and confirmation of reservations, for possible consulate needs. Participants of the festival will receive a competitive program, corresponding with the declared category.
After submitting an application, the advance payment in amount of 1.500 EUR is required. This amount is considered as an advance and is reflected in the final overall budget. The remaining amount – the supplement is necessary to transfer to a bank account of the organizer no later than three weeks prior to arrival.
In case of interest for transportation it is necessary to confirm the order 60 days before arrival.
The price for transportation is determined individually in relation to the program each group. In case of early application, the transfers from and to the airport (Prague, Vienna), and in the days of tours, are free of charge, within programs: V-1; V-1 (economy); V-2; V-2 (economy).
Price depends on the total number of persons in the group.
COST OF PARTICIPATION – Participation in the festival is paid
| 35 EUR per each participant
Variations of programs V-1, V-2, V-3, V-4 |
Festival fee for groups up to 21 people |
| 30 EUR per each participant
Variations of programs V-1, V-2, V-3, V-4 |
Festival fee for groups up from 21 people |
| 25 EUR per each participant
Variations of programs V-1, V-2, V-3, V-4 |
Festival fee for groups up from 42 people |
| 100 EUR per nomination | Festival fee for soloists and duets |
| 140 EUR per nomination | Festival fee for trios and quartets |
The jury
Performances are evaluated on the basis of 20 point system
The competition program is evaluated by an independent jury composed of prominent personalities from the arts and culture, professional art teachers, sponsors, media representatives, producers and directors from Czech and European theatres.
The jury has the right to choose the best numbers to the final gala concert.
The chairman of the choreographic jury is Mgr. Miroslav Pešíková (national artist and a merited member of the National theatre in Prague).
Chairman of the music jury is Doc. Mgr. Jan Maria Dobrodinský, educator, composer, conductor, honorary conductor of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, holder of prestigious award from Czech Minister of Culture, winner of Bedrich Smetana award.
The chairman of the art jury is the gallerist, artist and member of the union of visual artists of the Czech Republic, Mr. Jiří Kremlin.
The decision of the jury is approved and registered in the report, it is final and cannot be changed.
Support of the festival participants
The jury determines the winner and gives following prizes and diplomas:
Grand Prix
- Laureate of 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree
- Diplomant of 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree
- Festival participant
- Group of size from 10 people receive the cup of Bohemian glass, soloists, Laureates of 1st. degree and small formations – commemorative gifts, also the other 1st place winners will receive commemorative diplomas from the world cultural union.
- Sponsors will receive thank-you letters (in the case that are filled on the application)
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