History of Mudanya dates back to 7th century BC. The first-ever name of the town was Myrleia and it was founded by Colophons, one of the 12 Ionian city- states. According to scholar Prof. Dr. Bilge Umar, the name “Myrleai” dates back to period before Hellenistic migrations and means “strait/pass of great mother goddess”. According to another study, the name was derived from “Myrlius” a Colophon ruler.

In early 3rd century BC, Myrleia was seized and devastated by Prusias, King ofBithynia and King Philip of Macedon. Philip granted the region to his son-in-law Pnisas, who founded a new city instead of Myrleia and named it “Apameia” after Philip’s daughter Apame. Apameia was the first-ever Roman colony in Anatolia during Roman era. Following the defeat of Mithridates of Pontus, the city remained in turmoil for a while, before being transformed into a military base by Roman Emperor Augustus, whereupon it became a Roman colony under the name of “Colonia Julia Concordia Augusta Apameia”. During the Fourth Crusade, Istanbul was invaded in 1204 and Latin Empire was established.
Crusaders took control of Marmara coasts and surroundings of Mudanya.

Crusader army, which consisted of French, came to Mudanya and around. For some unknown reason, they named the city “Montaneia”. It is argued that the name is derived from Latin “mons” for “mountain”, and signifies highlands, land of mountains. During the same era, the name had several versions, including “Moutagnac”. Apparently, the modern name of the town is derived from this version.

• 3* HOTEL  - 5 nights/6 days -  €180 per person

*Extra day for 3* Hotel 45 € / Person

Groups will be hosted altogether in 4* Hotel swhich group choose the hotel. The accommodation will start in 08 September 2024 at 14:00 and finish 13th September 2024 after the festival program ends.

The rooms are for 3 & 4 people. Only 2 double rooms will be given to the groups without any extra fee.

If members want to stay double room, they must pay 15 Euro/per person/day extra, and for single rooms 20 Euro/per person/day.

The committee will give 3 meals/per day (buffet meal) in Hotel. Either pocket or normal meal due to performance program. All drinks will be free during the staying time.

Every 25 participants - 1 person is free.