Launched in 2003 by the VAL Piran Folkloric Dance Association, the Mediterranean International Folklore Festival (MIFF) is an annual event showcasing traditional dance, music, and costumes from diverse cultural backgrounds. Initially focused on the traditions of Mediterranean regions, the festival has gradually expanded to include folklore groups from around the world. Festival events are held in Piran’s historic city centre, both in open-air venues and at the Tartini Theatre, as well as in the nearby coastal towns of Koper, Izola, and Portorož. The festival traditionally concludes at the Portorož Auditorium.
