YoungBohemiaAdvent, Prague
Date: 24 November - 27 November 2023
Share your love of music with Choirs and Orchestras from all over the world in historical Prague during Advent
The city of Prague is magical and the friendly ambience of Prague as a festival venue is unique. Sometimes called the “City of a Hundred Spires”, Prague has opulent palaces, romantic castles and quaint churches. Spanning the River Vltava between the old and new quarters is the 14th century Charles Bridge – bustling with a busy throng of pedestrians, artists, puppeteers and musicians while the Old Town is a maze of cobbled streets running from Charles Bridge to the Old Town Square.
About Young Bohemia Advent
YoungBohemiaAdvent is a joyful weekend of singing bringing together choirs from all over the world. 2023 looks set to maintain the proud tradition of its predecessors and is your chance to sing in one of the world’s most beautiful cities during the Advent season.
The festival includes a range of events hosted by Prague city officials, including opening concert, indoor competition and festival performances, open-air concerts at Prague's famous Christmas markets and awards.
Performance groups can participate in competitive or non-competitive sections. The friendly, cultural ambience of Prague as a venue is unique. Participants will have a chance to show their talent and skill, meet new friends and at the same time to enjoy the beauty of probably the most attractive cities in Central Europe
Festival highlights include:
- Performing at the Prague Christmas Markets
- Meeting young choirs from all over the world
The Programme
DAY 1
Choirs arrive in Prague. Those arriving by plane are met by their local assistant who will assist with transfer to your hotel in Prague. Your local assistant will accompany your group to all events throughout the festival. Groups have a welcome dinner in their hotel restaurant.
DAY 2
Enjoy breakfast in your hotel. in the afternoon, choirs participate in the competition and festival categories. After the performance, groups can enjoy a city tour of Prague with their with their local guide.
After the days’ activities, groups can relax and mingle at an evening dinner in their hotel.
DAY 3
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Choral performances at the Prague Christmas markets including the joint song performance.
Groups have their evening dinner in the hotel before attending the closing awards.
DAY 4
Transfer to Prague Airport
This sample itinerary is for information purposes only. All final itineraries are tailored to individual choirs requirements.
Choirs and Orchestras can choose to participate in the non-competitive Festival Category or to compete in the relevant Competition Categories.
Your festival ground arrangements include the following:
- Three-nights in a 3* or 4* Hotel with breakfast
- Dinner each evening
- Festival participation fee
- Participation in the festival concert together with other participating choirs.
- Return airport transfers from airport with guide assistance on arrival
Meals throughout your stay
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel
- Dinner each night in your hotel
Tour Manager
- A CCI Tour Manager will be assigned to you for the duration of your booking, to assist in the pre-departure preparations and to assist with any issues during your stay.
Transportation while in Prague
Choirs usually make their way around the city with the local guide via public transport. However, we can arrange coach transportation for your group as
required.
Flights
Once you enquire with CCI you will be given your own dedicated festival planner, and this planner will also assist you with the booking of flights for your group. Choir Contact experienced travel consultants are able to advise you on the most appropriate flight options and will advise best fares at time of booking. We use the most up-to-date modern technology for searching best fares including low cost carriers, allowing us to book you the best flights at the best fares for a fully co-ordinated service. We use both low-cost internet fares and our long-standing relationships with other carries to ensure that we can secure the best travel option for your choir. We will advise you on luggage allowance and all details relating to your flight booking.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance CCI recommend that all travellers take out travel insurance at the time of booking.
A quotation costs nothing, so contact us today on 01 888 7830
or email us at reservations@choircontactireland.ie