general conditions and festival program
Rights:
The Ensemble hereby grants gratuitously to the organizer exclusive copyright/ producers, authors and performers rights/ and neighbouring rights to: 1.Broadcast live and make audio-visual recordings/ for radio and television / of the performances delivered by the Ensemble and its performers during the first International Folklore Festival HITHA MITHURU 2015, as well as to have the recorded performances aired or transmitted by cable and / or satellite. 2.Produce audio, video and photographic products with commercial; and non-commercial purposes neither without owing any additional payment to the Ensemble therefore or for their future utilization in any manner admissible by law. 3.Use all recorded and /or photographed performances at the First International Folklore festival for this purpose and in compliance with any and all agreements concluded between the organizer and the respective broadcasters / radio stations and or television organisations. Lodgings: 1. The members of each group stay with host families, hostel or hotels in and around Colombo. 2. Two roommates stay with one family , hostel or hotel; the group leader is requested divide the members into ‘pairs’ 3. During the week each member of the group is a member of the family, respecting the rules of the house. 4. Host families are not paid for their hospitality. Registration: A non-refundable fee of Euro 100 will be charged for each Group. Cost: 1. On acceptance of group for the festival each member of the group will have to pay Euro 100 to the organisers. 2. Cost of transport in Sri Lanka during the festival as well as the Cost of Lodging, meals, and refreshments will be by the organizers. 3. Organizers will not pay the cost of transport to and from Sri Lanka. The groups will have to pay for the cost of travel to and from Sri Lanka HITHA MITHURU 2015 1. It is an annual event organized during the 3rd week of August 2. This year the festival will be held from Wednesday 20th of August to Sunday 24th of August. 3. Groups should arrive in Sri Lanka on Saturday 18th of August and leave on 24th Saturday 2015. 4. Each Group will get a Island wide complementary Tour after the Festival from 25th to 31st of August 5. 05 groups will be selected for participation at the festival on as per decision of the festival committee. Group: 1. A participating group should be between 10-35 members. |
Performances:
Programme: The programme of the HITHA MITHURU 2015 festival consists of: 1. The official opening, on Wednesday,from 14:00 – 18:00; is starting with an introduction parade. 2. The Closing ceremonies on Sunday, from 17:00 – 18:30, starting with a good-bye parade. 3. Dance Rounds: a. In the evening, on Wednesday , Thursday , Friday , Saturday ( 19:00 – 21:00 ) b. In the afternoon , on Wednesday, Thursday , Friday ( 14:00 – 16:00 ) c. There are 3 stages in the open air. d. All groups participate in each dance round. e. 2,3 or 4 groups perform on stage , one after the other 4. Gala performances ( 21:00 – 23:00 ) a. There is 1 ‘gala, so there are 4 groups in gala. b. Each group can perform in the gala, only one time c. The gala performances are in the stage in the tent d. Spectators watch the shows with great enthusiasm e. A gala performances must be some 20 minutes f. Microphones and lighting facilities contribute in the shows g. Gala groups are free from the normal dance round Insurances: 1. Groups participate in “HITHA MITHURU 2015” ( The Friend Ship - 2015 ) festival at their own risks. 2. Groups have to be insured against all types of risks (illness, accidents, hospitalization or death etc). 3. SWARNABHOOMI/LIFE CULTURAL FORUM will not be responsible for loss of belongings or any other consequences during the stay of the group in Sri Lanka. 4. There is first aid during the performances for small accidents, etc; it’s a free costs service. 5. SWARNABHOOMI/LIFE CULTURAL FORUM has taken and will take all measures to avoid the risks of participation for the participants as well as the audience and the SWARNABHOOMI/LIFE CULTURAL FORUM workers. Damages: 1. Any activity, either from anyone or any group that could damage the festival is not allowed. 2. SWARNABHOOMI/LIFE CULTURAL FORUM will take measures in case of any damage to take legal action and recover the cost of damages from the persons concern. Unforeseen: 1. Situations that are not covered by these ‘conditions’ SWARNABHOOMI / LIFE CULTURAL FORUM will reserve the right to its own sound judgment. 2. If necessary or requested, SWARNABHOOMI/LIFE CULTURAL FORUM will consult individuals and / or groups who are involved. Agreement: 1. The groups accept the conditions given and will participate at the “HITHA MITHURU2015” folklore festival. Urgent request: The leaders of the group are kindly but urgently requested to inform the members of their group about these conditions. Please Note: Each participant will be requested to bring three gifts to be given to any person they wish to present them. |