Royal Days INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE Festival

Székesfehérvár, Hungary

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Royal Days INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE Festival

Székesfehérvár, Hungary

WELCOME SPEECH

The Alba Regia Dance Society has been the main organizer of the Royal Days International Folk Dance Festival since the beginning, since 1996. Our dance club takes every little step to ensure that those who come to us - guest groups, visitors, spectators, our friends - feel at home in Székesfehérvár, in the Dance House. We are good hosts because our group, the Alba Regia Dance Group, has traveled the world, we have learned a lot from other festivals and we know what they like, what is expected of them and what attracts the visitors. We are also aware that there are people who cannot travel abroad, for them such a festival is equivalent to a trip around the world, and finally, in 2024, the world will come to us again.

Until now, we would have invited international participants, but our options were limited. Just as we couldn’t travel, others also had to think carefully about the trips.

We are in a lucky position, because it is easy to meet the demands, as we have 27 years of experience behind us, a ready-to-action team, volunteers, our dancers and the families of the children who come to us.

What can you expect? Introductions on the main stage, colorful parades, gastro-folk evenings in the Dance House, street dance and street music, heat, friendships and love.

Just as you are used to from us!

Warm welcome for all of you, we are waiting for you!

Zsófia Juhász
director, main organizer
Alba Regia Dance Association

History of Royal Days

Historic Background

For over 1000 years August has been a special time of year for Székesfehérvár. St. Stephen, founder of the Hungarian State, made the month of August a month of celebration as a tribute to Christianity. Although after his death and later canonization the religious celebrations continued, the festivity shortly became the celebration of St. Stephen himself.

The “Golden Charter” in 1222 –Europe’s second constitution – reinforced the importance of the occasion making it into a national holiday, St. Stephen’s memorial day. Thanks to Royal Days, Alba Regia (the latin name for Székesfehérvár) became the governmental centre of the Hungary.

Back in the old days, around 20th August the king visited Székesfehérvár, and during his visit held a reception learning about the matters of state. During his visit St. Stephen’s memorial day was also celebrated.

The former coronation town remembers its past through dance and music, while ensembles arriving from many countries around the world present their folk dances and music.

festival Mission

To learn and expose the culture of nations from around the world
To establish connections and friendships internationally
To promote the town of Székesfehérvár and Fejér county both locally and internationally
To promote the sponsors of the festival locally and internationally
To enhance the cultural events of Székesfehérvár and promote its image

Program

Let's meet in 2024!

This year, international folk dance groups are coming to us again

between August 11-15!

Royal Days International Folk Dance Festival Székesfehérvár, 11-15 August, 2024

The 75-year-old Alba Regia Dance Ensemble awaits its guests with parades, street dance, street music, stage shows, concerts, folk evenings and children's programs at the Royal Days International Folk Dance Festival between August 11 and 15, 2024 in Székesfehérvár at the Malom Street Dance House, Országzászló Square, Zichy Stage and at several points in the city center.

11th of August, Sunday

18.00 Parade and street music

Participants: Alba Regia Táncegyüttes, and their guests (Mexico, Spain, Slovakia and the Tököli Délszláv Táncegyüttes)
The planned route: Táncház, Malom utca → Zichy liget → Mátyás király körút → Alba Plaza → Városház tér → Fő utca → Zichy-stage

19.00 Royal dance floor

Opening ceremony with Alba Regia Táncegyüttes, and their guests (Mexico, Spain, Slovakia and the Tököli Délszláv Táncegyüttes)
Place: Zichy stage

21.30 Royal folk night
21.30 A Puszták Népe Front and Góbé band will give a concert
Place: Táncház (Dance House, Malom utca 6.) backyard
24.00 Concert of Tilinkó band
Place: Táncház (Dance House, Malom utca 6.) backyard

Ticket: https://jegy.artefolk.hu

12th of August, Monday

16.00 Royal Playground

Participants: Spain, Slovakia
Place: Országzászló tér

17.00 Street music

Participants: Spain, Slovakia
Place: Mátyás király-emlékmű

19.00 Royal dance floor

Participants: Alba Regia AMI groups
Place: Zichy stage

20.00 Royal dance floor

Participants: A Duna Művészegyüttes ”Duna fergeteges” show
Place: Zichy stage

21.30 Royal folk night
21.30 Participants: Spain, Slovakia
Place: Táncház (Dance House, Malom utca 6.) concert hall
24.00 Concert of Galiba band
Place: Táncház (Dance House, Malom utca 6.) backyard

Ticket: https://jegy.artefolk.hu

13th of August, Tuesday

16.00 Royal playground

Children's playhouse led by Kneifelné Laczkó Kriszta and with Szedtevette band
Place: Országzászló tér

19.00 Royal dance floor

Participants: Alba Regia Táncegyüttes, az ARTE Múltidézők, Mexico, Spain, Slovakia
Place: Zichy stage

21.30 Royal folk night
21.30 Concert of KACAJ band
Place: Táncház (Dance House, Malom utca 6.) backyard
24.00 Concert of Galiba band
Place: Táncház (Dance House, Malom utca 6.) backyard

Ticket: https://jegy.artefolk.hu

14th of August, Wednesday

16.00 Royal playground

Participants: Mexico
Place: Országzászló tér

17.00 Street music

Participants: Mexico
Place: Mátyás király-emlékmű

19.00 Royal dance floor

Participants: ARTE Senior csoportja, a Generációk Táncműhely, Muharay-gála (Maglód, Érsekcsanád)
Place: Zichy stage

21.30 Royal folk night
21.30 Participants: RitMusa band and Mexico
Place: Táncház (Dance House, Malom utca 6.) concert hall
24.00 Concert by Galiba band
Place: Táncház (Dance House, Malom utca 6.) backyard

Ticket: https://jegy.artefolk.hu

15th of August, Thursday

18.00 Parade and street music

Participants: Alba Regia Táncegyüttes, and their guests (Mexico, Spain, Slovakia and the Tököli Délszláv Táncegyüttes)
The planned route: Táncház, Malom utca → Zichy liget → Mátyás király körút → Alba Plaza → Városház tér → Fő utca → Zichy-stage

19.00 Royal dance floor

Closing ceremony, participating of Alba Regia Táncegyüttes, and their guests (Mexico, Spain, Slovakia and Tököli Délszláv Táncegyüttes)
Place: Zichy stage

21.30. Festival closing ceremony

Concert by Coco Loco and Paraba Világzenei Klub
Place: Táncház (Dance House, Malom utca 6.) backyard
Ticket: https://jegy.artefolk.hu

Ticket information

Tickets for the Royal Folk Nights and the Festival closing programs on August 15 can be purchased in advance on the ticket sales platform of the Alba Regia Dance Society, at https://jegy.artefolk.hu. The advance purchase option closes before the start of the events, then ticket sales continue from 8:30 p.m. before the start of the program in the Dance Hall until supplies last. Payment possibilities: cash or by credit card. In the case of tickets purchased in advance, wristbands can also be taken at this time by presenting the confirming message.

Online ticket

Prices for the Royal Folk Nights on 12th and 14th of August

Seat ticket (VIP): 3500 Ft

Valid for the Dance House concert Hall’s grandstand with the limit of 123 places. The seat ticket includes the price of the booked place in the grandstand, as well as the possibility of the consumption in the gastro room.

Basic ticket: 2800 Ft

It is valid for the entire area of the Dance Hall, except for the VIP grandstand. With the basic ticket, we only provide standing possibilities, or the owner of it can sit on the floor in the designated area. The basic ticket includes free entrance to the Dance House and the possibility of the consumption in the gastro room.

Royal Folk Nights ticket prices: 11th and 15th of August

Basic ticket: 2800 Ft

Valid for the entire area of Dance House.
(In case of rain, seats in the stands are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.)

Online ticket

https://jegy.artefolk.hu

Tickets in the Dance House

Personally: during the event from 8:30 p.m. (Székesfehérvár, Malom utca 6.)
Payment methods: cash and bank card

Ticket purchase policy (pdf)

More information:
+36-22/312-795
festival@royaldays.hu
www.artefolk.hu, www.kiralyinapok.hu
www.facebook.com/www.artefolk.hu, www.facebook.com/kiralyinapok

Our guests

🇲🇽 Mexico - BAFOFIM Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana

One of the most important Mexican dance associations, it has been operating since 1987. Its purpose is to preserve and nurture the cultural traditions of Mexico, in which it is undoubtedly one of the richest countries. The folklore of Mexico is colorful and mystical, and the best way to express it is the dance. On their programs, we can make an imaginary journey through this magical region. The stage will be the vehicle with which we will travel the entire country, reaching even the most hidden corners of Mexico.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BAFOFIM

🇪🇸 Spain - Rosa Del Azafrán

The name of the association, founded in the 1950s, coincides with one of the oldest festivals in Spain, the Rosa Del Azafrán Folklore Festival, which is visited by several groups from all over the country. Their philosophy is to connect the past and the present. The tradition is the basis for their repertoire, clothing, and performances. They have three traditional dances from the La Mancha region: the seguidilla, the fandango and the jota, which are performed with instruments characteristic of the region - lute, bandurria, guitar, violin.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CyD.RosaAzafran

🇸🇰 Slovakia - Folklore ensemble Háj

The dance club was founded in 1975 in the town of Rimavská Sobota in southern Slovakia. The club has approximately 80 members, which divided into several, independently working groups, as well as a singing and folk music group led by Primate Vratko Mančuška. They often represent themselves beyond the borders of Slovakia, they have already participated in nearly 40 festivals on 3 different continents.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/fs.haj.rs