International Folklore Festival “Golden Fish”

The Ministry of National Education of Romania, the Tulcea County School Inspectorate, the Tulcea County Council, the artistic ensemble “Baladele Deltei” (Tulcea), and the Children’s Palace (Tulcea) are organizing the International Folklore Festival “Golden

Fish”, which will be held for the 32nd time on August 7–12, 2026.

Our goal is to create a true celebration of folklore, where, at the Danube Delta, children –ambassadors of folklore from different countries – will gather to share joy, build friendships, and strengthen the spirit of love and unity.

The Tulcea festival has a dynamic and efficient organization, and over the years it has hosted ensembles from the following countries: Bulgaria, Georgia, Poland, Ukraine, France, Russia, Moldova, Yugoslavia, Armenia, Greece, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, and others.

Festival Regulations

1. Each group may include a maximum of 35 participants (dancers, vocalists,
instrumentalists, accompanists, etc.).
2. Instrumentalists may also be adults.
3. There is no age limit.
4. Duration of competition performance: maximum 15–20 minutes
5. Duration of parade performance: 1 minute
6. Duration of gala concert performance: maximum 6 minutes
7. Medical insurance is mandatory during the stay in Romania
8. Accommodation will be provided in school camps, motels, or guesthouses
9. Groups must arrive in Tulcea on August 7, 2026, by 7:00 AM, at the Tulcea City Hall
meeting hall (Mihail Kogălniceanu Hall)
10. 10. Departure of the groups will be on August 12, 2026, at 8:00 AM (after
breakfast)
The participation fee is 100 EUR per participant.