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Zamboanga Hermosa Festival
Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2018
#ZamboHermosaFest Competition Call for Entries
It's the time of the year again when Zamboangueños of different fields of arts and culture come together to showcase their prowess in creativity and talent! The City Government of Zamboanga is now opening the registration for various competitions for the upcoming Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2018. Below is the schedule of competitions followed by the full guidelines and links for entry forms.
Inter-Barangay Fiesta Arco Competition (Read Guidlines)
September 22 (Saturday), Participating Barangays
Inter-Barangay Bandoreal Competition (Read Guidlines)
October 1 (Monday), 3PM, ICAS Tetuan to Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum
Zamboanga Dancesport Competition 2018 (Read Guidlines)
October 8 (Monday), 1PM, Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum, Tetuan
Original Chavacano Video Music Festival 2018 (Read Guidlines)
October 8 (Monday), 7PM, Centro Latino, Paseo del Mar
Mascota de Zamboanga Competition 2018
October 9 (Tuesday), 7PM, Palacio del Sur
Regatta de Zamboanga 2018
October 10 (Wednesday), 7AM, R.T. Lim Boulevard
Parade of Lights (Float Competition) 2018 (Read Guidlines)
October 10 (Wednesday), 6PM, Mayor Vitaliano Agan Ave (former Nuñez Extension) to City Hall Grounds
Hermosa Festival Streetdance Competition 2018
October 11 (Thursday), 8AM
Hermosa Festival Photography Competition 2018
October 19 (Friday), 5PM, Public Information Office, City Hall Grounds
2. The arco should showcase the best attributes of the participating barangay – to include products, cultures, tourist spots, legends, stories, and symbols.
3. The center of the arco should highlight the image of Nuestra Señora La Virgen del Pilar.
4. The arco should also feature any of the following letterings:
• “Viva Nuestra Señora La Virgen del Pilar!”
• “Vamos a Celebrar!”
• “Bienvenidos a Zamboanga Hermosa Festival”
5. The arco may be accentuated with other ornaments including lighting effects.
6. The arco must be constructed with two legs/pillars with provisions that can help it withstand regardless of any weather condition.
7. The minimum vertical clearance of the arco should be 4 meters from the finished floorline and the width should cover the entire span of the road/carriage way but should not block the sidewalks.
8. The first fifteen (15) submitted entries with complete requirements will be allowed to join the competition.
9. A briefing of all official representatives will be held on September 11, 2018 (Tuesday), 2PM at the Public Information Office in City Hall.
10. The arco should be constructed on before September 22, 2018, Saturday.
11. Judging will be done on September 23, 2018, Sunday and awarding will be held during the Grand Opening Salvo at Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum on October 1, 2018, 5PM.
12. Criteria are as follows:
• Originality 35%
• Creativity 30%
• Craftsmanship 25%
• Impact 10%
Total: 100%
13. Prizes are as follows:
First prize – P70,000.00 and a Plaque
Second prize – P50,000.00 and a Plaque
Third prize – P30,000.00 and a Plaque
Consolation prize – P10,000.00 and a Certificate
Download the guidelines and entry form here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DDXKwSK8vfKS_glgqO-_tDjjGpVdTq79/view?usp=sharing
OFFICIAL RULES AND GUIDELINES
1. The Bandoreal Parade is a traditional merrymaking activity by the folks in the barrio/barangay during fiesta celebrations.
2. This competition was organized to help drum up noise and excitement in the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival Opening Salvo on October 1, 2018. The parade will start at the ICES Tetuan and end at the Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum.
3. Bandoreal Parade Competition is open to all barangays in Zamboanga city.
4. The basic requirements for the Bandoreal Parade entry include the following:
- Band or Drum & Lyre to serve as musical accompaniment
- Giants or Higantes
- Clowns or Payasos
- Costumes depicting fairies (diwatas), legendary heroes (Darna, Captain Barbell etc.) and other mythical creatures in Philippine folklore, literature or pop culture (such as Ibong Adarna, sarimanok, sirena, tikbalang, Bagani, Encantadia, The Revengers Squad, Pia Wurtzbach, Philippine Presidents, celebrities, etc)
- Props are also encouraged to highlight the merrymaking
5. The minimum number of performers per entry is 50 and the maximum is 100 members to exclude musicians.
6. The use of fire, fire crackers, and pyrotechnics are strictly prohibited. Groups who will use these for special effects or for any other reason will be automatically disqualified.
7. The criteria for judging are the following:
A. CONCEPT AND CREATIVITY – 30%
• Interpretation and creative translation of materials to dance and formation, props and choreographic presentation.
• Creative transition from one dance sequence to another.
• Blocking, neatness of the whole ensemble.
• Overall theme or concept of the presentation.
B. PERFORMANCE AND IMPACT – 20%
• Mastery, timing and synchronization of dance movements and other forms of choreography.
• Expression and characterization of the performances.
• Confidence and enthusiasm of the performers
• Discipline of performers
C. PRODUCTION DESIGN – 30%
• Aesthetic appeal, artistic quality and appropriateness of costumes, props, and colors.
• Relevance of props and sets to the presentation
D. MUSICALITY– 20%
• Instruments are played correctly, in tune and with clarity
• Overall tone, dynamics, balance and rhythm
8. The ranking method will be used in the selection of winners to break the tie, if any, the mode of the judges ranking will be used. If such is ineffective, the point system will be used. Should there still be a tie, the chairman of the board of the judges will have to break it.
9. Prizes are as follows:
• 1st Place – P70,000.00 plus plaque
• 2nd Place – P50,000.00 plus plaque
• 3rd Place – P30,000.00 plus plaque
• Best Higante – P5,000.00
• Consolation Prize – P10,000 plus Certificate of Participation
10. The participating barangays must submit a completely accomplished entry form with list of participants and photocopy of ID’s not later than September 13, 2018, Thursday, 1PM at the Public Information Office in City Hall.
11. Only 15 entries will be accepted in a first come, first serve basis.
12. A briefing of all official representatives will be held on September 13, 2018, Thursday, 1PM at the Public Information Office in City Hall.
13. Drawing of lots will be done right after the briefing. The organizer shall draw entry numbers for the participants who are not around during the briefing.
14. The organizer shall not be held responsible and liable to any untoward incidents that may occur during the contest. However, pre-cautionary measures shall be exercised throughout the course of the competition to ensure the safety and protection of the participants.
Download the guidelines and entry form here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RdWlLD53m4sPS0CJHh7v_Qw4WX8qaOQM/view?usp=sharing
Guidelines
1. The competition is open to all dancesport enthusiasts.
2. There shall be four (4) categories: Interschool Elementary Level (Zamboanga City only), Interschool Secondary Level (Zamboanga City only), Interschool Tertiary Level (Zamboanga City only), and the Open Category (open nationwide).
3. Registration forms are available at the Public Information Office (PIO), City Hall, or in the official Facebook page of Zamboanga Hermosa Festival.
4. The first fifteen (15) couples to submit a fully accomplished entry form with the necessary requirements will be allowed to join per category. Incomplete registration forms will not be accepted.
5. The last day of submission of the registration form will be on September 14, 2018, Friday, 9:00 A.M. at the Public Information Office (PIO), City Hall. This is also the date and time of the contest orientation meeting and briefing.
6. There shall only be one category for this competition – the Latin-American discipline (Cha-Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso-doble and Jive).
7. The number of dances to be performed are the following:
a. Elementary – Cha-cha-cha, Rhumba, Jive
b. Secondary – Cha-cha-cha, Rhumba, Jive
c. Tertiary - Cha-cha-cha, Samba, Rhumba, Jive
d. Open - Cha-cha-cha, Samba, Rhumba, Pasodoble, Jive
8. Competing couple must strictly follow the dress regulations of the World Dancesport Federation.
9. The City Events Team limits only to fifteen couples per category thus, we will only entertain the first 15 entries to signify participation by submitting the fully filled up official entry form.
10. Only two (2) couples per school per category is allowed to join the competition.
11. In all dances, timing, basic rhythm and movement will take precedence over the other fields of adjudications so that if the couple repeatedly makes mistakes in the category, they must be placed last in the dance.
12. Only one (1) foot is allowed off the floor.
13. All competitors must attend rehearsals as requested by the organizers.
14. Competing couples must be at the playing venue one (1) hour before the competition.
15. No competing couple or representative shall contact in any way or manner to any of the adjudicators in connection with critiques or ratings.
16. The adjudicators’ decision is final and non-appealable.
17. All persons attending this event, whether as spectators, competitors, officials or guests of the organizers shall be bound by the rules of this event and by participating automatically become obliged to adhere to them.
18. There shall be three adjudicators in this competition who have been selected by the organizers according to their competence and expertise in the field of ballroom dancing.
19. The chairman of the board of adjudicators shall be responsible for the decisions concerning ties or any problems over ranks.
Judging System
1. The heat will depend on the number of participating couples. During the elimination round, check mark system will be used to select the number of couples requested by the Tournament Manager.
2. In the final round, each judge shall place all the competing couples in order of merit in each of the dances. The judge shall mark his first couple, second couple, third couple, and so on in each of the dances.
3. A judge must not tie couples for any place in the final of any dance.
4. The winner of a particular dance is the couple who is placed first by an absolute majority of the judges; second, the couple who is placed second or higher by an absolute majority.
5. The remaining positions are allocated in a similar way.
6. The couple with the largest majority shall be allocated the position under review and the couple with the next largest majority, the following position.
7. The decision of the adjudicators is final.
8. Prizes are as follows:
Elementary / Secondary / Tertiary Level
1st Place – P10,000.00
2nd Place – P7,000.00
3rd Place – P5,000.00
Consolation – P2,000.00
Open Category
1st Place – P15,000.00
2nd Place – P10,000.00
3rd Place – P7,000.00
4th Place – P5,000.00
5th Place – P3,000.00
1. The Original Chavacano Video Music Festival is open to all Chavacano music composers and enthusiasts –students, professional, out-of-school youth, etc.
2. The competition has three categories:
a. Category 1 – Song Composition (Music Recording)
b. Category 2 – Performance Competition (Singer)
c. Category 3 – Music Video
Category 1 – Song Composition
1. The original song composition should be written in Zamboanga Chavacano.
2. The theme for this year’s song festival is “Happy, Upbeat, Feel Good Music”.
3. The music should have a fast tempo of 116-150 beats per minute and in major musical key.
4. The message of the song should express happiness and can cover a variety of concepts: love, patriotism, empowerment, positivity, etc.
5. A composer can only submit one entry.
6. A total number of 15 entries will be accepted. The first 15 submissions with complete requirements and which adhere to the guidelines will be included in the competition.
7. The song should be recorded and saved in a Compact Disc (CD) as a data file – the voice (melody) and accompaniment – in .mp3 or .wav format with a bitrate of 320kbps.
8. The lyrics and credits should be in a Word file, encoded using TIMES NEW ROMAN as font style with font size of 14, and included in the CD.
9. A demo recording must be submitted in .mp3 format together with the lyrics and initially filled out entry form. Email the entry files at zambocitygovt@gmail.com with the subject line “Original Chavacano Video Music Festival 2018 Entry” on or before August 10, 2018 (Friday), 5PM.
10. A pre-judging will be held on August 17, 2018 (Friday) at the Public Information Office, City Hall.
11. There will be a pre-selection committee appointed by the festival organizers, largely constituted by the people involved in the field of music. Their task is to select the finalists eligible for competition and provide critiques and suggestions to further improve the composition prior to the actual competition. Entrants will be officially notified after the selection.
12. After the preliminary judging, entries may be modified/enhanced for final submission based on the feedback of the pre-selection committee.
13. Criteria are as follows:
Lyrics:
Content / unity of idea and Meaning - 20%
Language / choice of words and appropriate phrasing - 20%
Music:
Melody - 30%
Accompaniment / appropriateness of chords in relation to the melody- 30%
Total: 100%
14. Prizes are as follows:
First prize – P15,000.00 and a Plaque
Second prize – P10,000.00 and a Plaque
Third prize – P7,000.00 and a Plaque
Consolation prize – P3,000.00 and a Certificate of Participation
Category 2 – Song Performance Competition
1. This competition is on the performers / interpreters of the song. The performer may not necessarily be the same singer in Category 1.
2. The competition proper will be held on October 8, 2018 (Monday), 7PM at the Centro Latino, Paseo del Mar.
3. Musical accompaniment may be live or canned. The performers should provide their own instruments and instrumental music should be given to the sound operator to be tested an hour before the competition.
4. Criteria for judging:
Tonal Quality 20%
Mastery - 20%
Rhythm - 20%
Musicality - 20%
Interpretation - 20%
Total: 100%
5. Prizes are as follows:
First prize – P10,000.00 and a plaque
Second prize – P7,000.00 and a plaque
Third prize – P5,000.00 and a plaque
6. A briefing of all official representatives will be held on September 20, Wednesday, 2018, 1PM at the Public Information Office in City Hall.
7. Drawing of lots will be done right after the briefing. The organizer shall draw entry numbers for the participants who are not around during the briefing.
8. Decision of the Judges is final and non-appealable.
Category 3 –Music Video
1. The music video is a visual story telling of the Original Chavacano Music record using Cinematography or Animation.
2. Running time must not exceed 6 mins including opening and closing credits (if there is any).
3. Entry works must be submitted in this format: DVD – must contain full or high‐definition .mp4 data file, with a frame size of at least 1280x720, 24fps.
4. Everything is assumed to be an original creation. Stock footages may be used as long as this is properly acknowledged or credited. Failure to acknowledge or provide credit to the rightful copyright owners will result in the works being disqualified from the competition.
5. Explicit content, nudity, extreme violence, or drug use is strictly prohibited.
3. All entries will be posted in the official Facebook page: “Zamboanga Hermosa Festival.” The entries will be subject to public voting thru Likes and Shares. The entry with the highest number of votes will be given the Voter’s Choice award and will receive a plaque of recognition. Voting will on October 7, 2018 (Sunday) at 12NN.
4. The jury will decide based on the guidelines established by the festival committee. The jury has the power to declare (or not) the winner/s. The decision of the jury is deemed final and conclusive, and cannot be questioned, challenged or appealed against on any ground.
5. All music video entries will be judged based on the following criteria:
a. Editing (How it’s put together) 35%: This includes the technical aspects of the AMV, including technical execution of special effects, cutting, fading, and pacing of the images to the music.
b. Cinematography (How it looks) 25%: This includes the overall quality of the AMV visual and audio components. This also includes how special effects enhance or detract from the video. The choice of images and placement to the soundtrack also play a role.
c. Creativity (How original it is) 20%: This includes the creative use of footage and music to make the video into something unique.
d. Artistic Vision (Was there a message or theme?) 20%: This is an assessment of the boldness and clarity of the editor’s vision or theme. It also includes the mood and atmosphere created by the audio and visual selections and the visceral impact it has on the audience, good or bad.
6. The entry form (hard copy) must be sent together with the CD containing the soft copy of .mp4 data file stored in a DVD (one entry per DVD properly labeled with entry title) and signed authorization/agreement/waiver form;
7. Entry forms and other entry requirements / materials must be placed inside an A4 or Long size document envelope. This must be properly labeled as “Original Chavacano Video Music Festival”, and submitted at the Public Information Office, City Hall, NS. Valderrosa St., Zamboanga City.
8. The deadline for submission of entries is on September 19, 2018, Wednesday, 1PM. The organizers will not be held responsible for entries received after the deadline thereby resulting in the exclusion from the competition and program.
9. There will be Premiere Screening for all entries to officially launch the Original Chavacano Video Music Festival 2017 on September 29, Saturday, 6PM at CityMall Tetuan and KCC Mall de Zamboanga, Zamboanga City.
10. The top 5 music videos will be shown in between the competition proper on October 7.
11. Prizes are as follows:
First prize – P20,000.00 and a Plaque
Second prize – P12,000.00 and a Plaque
Third prize – P8,000.00 and a Plaque
Voter’s Choice Award – P3,000.00 and a Plaque
Download the guidelines and entry form here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QmfiT6CF25cInTh0q1vqTorx1nnpj5UJ/view?usp=sharing
For inquiries, message us at the official page: Zamboanga Hermosa Festival or call us at 990-1356 #iLoveZamboangaCity #ZamboHermosaFest
A parade of lights-decorated and illuminated floats of various shapes and sizes showcasing any of Zamboanga’s iconic landmarks, symbols, products, or the stories, legends, multiculturalism and dynamism of its people.
GUIDELINES
1. The competition is open to any person, group, organization, institution or company.
2. Registration forms are available at the Information and Communications Division, Office of the City Mayor, City Hall, Zamboanga City or online at the Facebook Page Zamboanga Hermosa Festival.
3. Incomplete registration forms will not be accepted. Complete registration form means a fully accomplished registration form with the complete Float Description or synopsis together with the sketch of his/her entry on a ¼ sized illustration board. The description and explanation shall be read during the actual day of the parade as the float approaches the end point of the parade route.
4. The last day of submission of the registration form will be on September 26, 2018 (Wednesday), 2:00 PM at the Public Information Office, City Hall. This is also the date and time for the orientation meeting for all participants of the float competition.
5. Entries may use any type of vehicles or contraptions which may be motorized, mechanical or animal driven. Floats should showcase any of Zamboanga’s iconic landmarks, symbols, products, or the stories, legends, multiculturalism and dynamism of its people.
6. Entries are encouraged to use indigenous/recycled materials illuminated by any light source (i.e. bulbs, LED lights etc.) but fire and pyrotechnics are strictly prohibited.
7. The maximum height for all floats shall be 12 feet from the ground. The minimum width/span is 5 feet and a maximum of 10 feet.
8. Participating floats are required to have at least 20 performing participants with illuminated props or costumes which will showcase the overall theme or concept.
9. The judging of entries shall be on the day of the parade, October 10, 2018 (Wednesday) and shall start exactly at 6PM. Route of the parade starts at the Mayor Vitaliano Agan Ave (former Nuñez Ext) fronting Max’s Restaurant towards City Hall Grounds. All competing floats shall be displayed around Plaza Rizal for public viewing until the awarding ceremony.
10. The float contestants will draw lots for the sequence of the floats and street assignments for assembly purposes during the final briefing of all parade participants. Date to be announced later.
11. The organizers shall carefully select a panel of judges and their decision shall be considered final and therefore not appealable.
12. The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any entry that fails to abide by the stipulation signified in this contest guidelines.
13. Criteria for judging are as follows:
• Symbolism (20%) – The entry should project the beauty of Zamboanga’s iconic landmarks, symbols, products, or the stories, legends, multiculturalism and dynamism of its people
• Performance (20%) – Overall concept and theme is executed by the performing contingents as presented in their costume, props and movements
• Design (30%) – This pertains to the concept and artistic merits of the design taking into consideration Balance, Proportion, Emphasis and Repetition, Harmony and Rhythm as primarily reflected in shapes/images and colors
• Execution and Luminance (30%) – How the design is realized, how the float is made and the use of lights are the focus in this criterion. For consideration are the quality of craftsmanship, stability of structure and decoration, choice and creative use of materials including brilliance of lights
14. The top 5 entries will receive a plaque and a cash prize as follows:
1st Prize ----- P 100,000.00
2nd Prize ----- P 80,000.00
3rd Prize ----- P 70,000.00
4th Prize ----- P 60,000.00
5th Prize ----- P 50,000.00
15. Non-winning entries shall receive a consolation prize of P 10,000.00 and a certificate of participation.
Download the guidelines here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13NqMq4zrvheyPFZENp4AVlalI5dfFBxF/view?usp=sharing
For inquiries call 990-1356 or PM us in the official facebook page Zamboanga Hermosa Festival. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @zambocitygovt
Inter-Barangay Fiesta Arco Competition (Read Guidlines)
September 22 (Saturday), Participating Barangays
Inter-Barangay Bandoreal Competition (Read Guidlines)
October 1 (Monday), 3PM, ICAS Tetuan to Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum
Zamboanga Dancesport Competition 2018 (Read Guidlines)
October 8 (Monday), 1PM, Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum, Tetuan
Original Chavacano Video Music Festival 2018 (Read Guidlines)
October 8 (Monday), 7PM, Centro Latino, Paseo del Mar
Mascota de Zamboanga Competition 2018
October 9 (Tuesday), 7PM, Palacio del Sur
Regatta de Zamboanga 2018
October 10 (Wednesday), 7AM, R.T. Lim Boulevard
Parade of Lights (Float Competition) 2018 (Read Guidlines)
October 10 (Wednesday), 6PM, Mayor Vitaliano Agan Ave (former Nuñez Extension) to City Hall Grounds
Hermosa Festival Streetdance Competition 2018
October 11 (Thursday), 8AM
Hermosa Festival Photography Competition 2018
October 19 (Friday), 5PM, Public Information Office, City Hall Grounds
Inter-Barangay Fiesta Arco Competition 2018
Official Rules and Guidelines 1. The competition is open to all Barangays in Zamboanga City.2. The arco should showcase the best attributes of the participating barangay – to include products, cultures, tourist spots, legends, stories, and symbols.
3. The center of the arco should highlight the image of Nuestra Señora La Virgen del Pilar.
4. The arco should also feature any of the following letterings:
• “Viva Nuestra Señora La Virgen del Pilar!”
• “Vamos a Celebrar!”
• “Bienvenidos a Zamboanga Hermosa Festival”
5. The arco may be accentuated with other ornaments including lighting effects.
6. The arco must be constructed with two legs/pillars with provisions that can help it withstand regardless of any weather condition.
7. The minimum vertical clearance of the arco should be 4 meters from the finished floorline and the width should cover the entire span of the road/carriage way but should not block the sidewalks.
8. The first fifteen (15) submitted entries with complete requirements will be allowed to join the competition.
9. A briefing of all official representatives will be held on September 11, 2018 (Tuesday), 2PM at the Public Information Office in City Hall.
10. The arco should be constructed on before September 22, 2018, Saturday.
11. Judging will be done on September 23, 2018, Sunday and awarding will be held during the Grand Opening Salvo at Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum on October 1, 2018, 5PM.
12. Criteria are as follows:
• Originality 35%
• Creativity 30%
• Craftsmanship 25%
• Impact 10%
Total: 100%
13. Prizes are as follows:
First prize – P70,000.00 and a Plaque
Second prize – P50,000.00 and a Plaque
Third prize – P30,000.00 and a Plaque
Consolation prize – P10,000.00 and a Certificate
Download the guidelines and entry form here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DDXKwSK8vfKS_glgqO-_tDjjGpVdTq79/view?usp=sharing
INTER-BARANGAY BANDOREAL COMPETITION 2018
October 1, 2018, Monday, 3PM, ICES Tetuan to Mayor Vitaliano Agan ColiseumOFFICIAL RULES AND GUIDELINES
1. The Bandoreal Parade is a traditional merrymaking activity by the folks in the barrio/barangay during fiesta celebrations.
2. This competition was organized to help drum up noise and excitement in the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival Opening Salvo on October 1, 2018. The parade will start at the ICES Tetuan and end at the Mayor Vitaliano Agan Coliseum.
3. Bandoreal Parade Competition is open to all barangays in Zamboanga city.
4. The basic requirements for the Bandoreal Parade entry include the following:
- Band or Drum & Lyre to serve as musical accompaniment
- Giants or Higantes
- Clowns or Payasos
- Costumes depicting fairies (diwatas), legendary heroes (Darna, Captain Barbell etc.) and other mythical creatures in Philippine folklore, literature or pop culture (such as Ibong Adarna, sarimanok, sirena, tikbalang, Bagani, Encantadia, The Revengers Squad, Pia Wurtzbach, Philippine Presidents, celebrities, etc)
- Props are also encouraged to highlight the merrymaking
5. The minimum number of performers per entry is 50 and the maximum is 100 members to exclude musicians.
6. The use of fire, fire crackers, and pyrotechnics are strictly prohibited. Groups who will use these for special effects or for any other reason will be automatically disqualified.
7. The criteria for judging are the following:
A. CONCEPT AND CREATIVITY – 30%
• Interpretation and creative translation of materials to dance and formation, props and choreographic presentation.
• Creative transition from one dance sequence to another.
• Blocking, neatness of the whole ensemble.
• Overall theme or concept of the presentation.
B. PERFORMANCE AND IMPACT – 20%
• Mastery, timing and synchronization of dance movements and other forms of choreography.
• Expression and characterization of the performances.
• Confidence and enthusiasm of the performers
• Discipline of performers
C. PRODUCTION DESIGN – 30%
• Aesthetic appeal, artistic quality and appropriateness of costumes, props, and colors.
• Relevance of props and sets to the presentation
D. MUSICALITY– 20%
• Instruments are played correctly, in tune and with clarity
• Overall tone, dynamics, balance and rhythm
8. The ranking method will be used in the selection of winners to break the tie, if any, the mode of the judges ranking will be used. If such is ineffective, the point system will be used. Should there still be a tie, the chairman of the board of the judges will have to break it.
9. Prizes are as follows:
• 1st Place – P70,000.00 plus plaque
• 2nd Place – P50,000.00 plus plaque
• 3rd Place – P30,000.00 plus plaque
• Best Higante – P5,000.00
• Consolation Prize – P10,000 plus Certificate of Participation
10. The participating barangays must submit a completely accomplished entry form with list of participants and photocopy of ID’s not later than September 13, 2018, Thursday, 1PM at the Public Information Office in City Hall.
11. Only 15 entries will be accepted in a first come, first serve basis.
12. A briefing of all official representatives will be held on September 13, 2018, Thursday, 1PM at the Public Information Office in City Hall.
13. Drawing of lots will be done right after the briefing. The organizer shall draw entry numbers for the participants who are not around during the briefing.
14. The organizer shall not be held responsible and liable to any untoward incidents that may occur during the contest. However, pre-cautionary measures shall be exercised throughout the course of the competition to ensure the safety and protection of the participants.
Download the guidelines and entry form here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RdWlLD53m4sPS0CJHh7v_Qw4WX8qaOQM/view?usp=sharing
ZAMBOANGA DANCESPORT COMPETITION 2018
October 8, 2018, Monday, 1PM, City ColiseumGuidelines
1. The competition is open to all dancesport enthusiasts.
2. There shall be four (4) categories: Interschool Elementary Level (Zamboanga City only), Interschool Secondary Level (Zamboanga City only), Interschool Tertiary Level (Zamboanga City only), and the Open Category (open nationwide).
3. Registration forms are available at the Public Information Office (PIO), City Hall, or in the official Facebook page of Zamboanga Hermosa Festival.
4. The first fifteen (15) couples to submit a fully accomplished entry form with the necessary requirements will be allowed to join per category. Incomplete registration forms will not be accepted.
5. The last day of submission of the registration form will be on September 14, 2018, Friday, 9:00 A.M. at the Public Information Office (PIO), City Hall. This is also the date and time of the contest orientation meeting and briefing.
6. There shall only be one category for this competition – the Latin-American discipline (Cha-Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso-doble and Jive).
7. The number of dances to be performed are the following:
a. Elementary – Cha-cha-cha, Rhumba, Jive
b. Secondary – Cha-cha-cha, Rhumba, Jive
c. Tertiary - Cha-cha-cha, Samba, Rhumba, Jive
d. Open - Cha-cha-cha, Samba, Rhumba, Pasodoble, Jive
8. Competing couple must strictly follow the dress regulations of the World Dancesport Federation.
9. The City Events Team limits only to fifteen couples per category thus, we will only entertain the first 15 entries to signify participation by submitting the fully filled up official entry form.
10. Only two (2) couples per school per category is allowed to join the competition.
11. In all dances, timing, basic rhythm and movement will take precedence over the other fields of adjudications so that if the couple repeatedly makes mistakes in the category, they must be placed last in the dance.
12. Only one (1) foot is allowed off the floor.
13. All competitors must attend rehearsals as requested by the organizers.
14. Competing couples must be at the playing venue one (1) hour before the competition.
15. No competing couple or representative shall contact in any way or manner to any of the adjudicators in connection with critiques or ratings.
16. The adjudicators’ decision is final and non-appealable.
17. All persons attending this event, whether as spectators, competitors, officials or guests of the organizers shall be bound by the rules of this event and by participating automatically become obliged to adhere to them.
18. There shall be three adjudicators in this competition who have been selected by the organizers according to their competence and expertise in the field of ballroom dancing.
19. The chairman of the board of adjudicators shall be responsible for the decisions concerning ties or any problems over ranks.
Judging System
1. The heat will depend on the number of participating couples. During the elimination round, check mark system will be used to select the number of couples requested by the Tournament Manager.
2. In the final round, each judge shall place all the competing couples in order of merit in each of the dances. The judge shall mark his first couple, second couple, third couple, and so on in each of the dances.
3. A judge must not tie couples for any place in the final of any dance.
4. The winner of a particular dance is the couple who is placed first by an absolute majority of the judges; second, the couple who is placed second or higher by an absolute majority.
5. The remaining positions are allocated in a similar way.
6. The couple with the largest majority shall be allocated the position under review and the couple with the next largest majority, the following position.
7. The decision of the adjudicators is final.
8. Prizes are as follows:
Elementary / Secondary / Tertiary Level
1st Place – P10,000.00
2nd Place – P7,000.00
3rd Place – P5,000.00
Consolation – P2,000.00
Open Category
1st Place – P15,000.00
2nd Place – P10,000.00
3rd Place – P7,000.00
4th Place – P5,000.00
5th Place – P3,000.00
ORIGINAL CHAVACANO VIDEO MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018
Official Rules and Guidelines:1. The Original Chavacano Video Music Festival is open to all Chavacano music composers and enthusiasts –students, professional, out-of-school youth, etc.
2. The competition has three categories:
a. Category 1 – Song Composition (Music Recording)
b. Category 2 – Performance Competition (Singer)
c. Category 3 – Music Video
Category 1 – Song Composition
1. The original song composition should be written in Zamboanga Chavacano.
2. The theme for this year’s song festival is “Happy, Upbeat, Feel Good Music”.
3. The music should have a fast tempo of 116-150 beats per minute and in major musical key.
4. The message of the song should express happiness and can cover a variety of concepts: love, patriotism, empowerment, positivity, etc.
5. A composer can only submit one entry.
6. A total number of 15 entries will be accepted. The first 15 submissions with complete requirements and which adhere to the guidelines will be included in the competition.
7. The song should be recorded and saved in a Compact Disc (CD) as a data file – the voice (melody) and accompaniment – in .mp3 or .wav format with a bitrate of 320kbps.
8. The lyrics and credits should be in a Word file, encoded using TIMES NEW ROMAN as font style with font size of 14, and included in the CD.
9. A demo recording must be submitted in .mp3 format together with the lyrics and initially filled out entry form. Email the entry files at zambocitygovt@gmail.com with the subject line “Original Chavacano Video Music Festival 2018 Entry” on or before August 10, 2018 (Friday), 5PM.
10. A pre-judging will be held on August 17, 2018 (Friday) at the Public Information Office, City Hall.
11. There will be a pre-selection committee appointed by the festival organizers, largely constituted by the people involved in the field of music. Their task is to select the finalists eligible for competition and provide critiques and suggestions to further improve the composition prior to the actual competition. Entrants will be officially notified after the selection.
12. After the preliminary judging, entries may be modified/enhanced for final submission based on the feedback of the pre-selection committee.
13. Criteria are as follows:
Lyrics:
Content / unity of idea and Meaning - 20%
Language / choice of words and appropriate phrasing - 20%
Music:
Melody - 30%
Accompaniment / appropriateness of chords in relation to the melody- 30%
Total: 100%
14. Prizes are as follows:
First prize – P15,000.00 and a Plaque
Second prize – P10,000.00 and a Plaque
Third prize – P7,000.00 and a Plaque
Consolation prize – P3,000.00 and a Certificate of Participation
Category 2 – Song Performance Competition
1. This competition is on the performers / interpreters of the song. The performer may not necessarily be the same singer in Category 1.
2. The competition proper will be held on October 8, 2018 (Monday), 7PM at the Centro Latino, Paseo del Mar.
3. Musical accompaniment may be live or canned. The performers should provide their own instruments and instrumental music should be given to the sound operator to be tested an hour before the competition.
4. Criteria for judging:
Tonal Quality 20%
Mastery - 20%
Rhythm - 20%
Musicality - 20%
Interpretation - 20%
Total: 100%
5. Prizes are as follows:
First prize – P10,000.00 and a plaque
Second prize – P7,000.00 and a plaque
Third prize – P5,000.00 and a plaque
6. A briefing of all official representatives will be held on September 20, Wednesday, 2018, 1PM at the Public Information Office in City Hall.
7. Drawing of lots will be done right after the briefing. The organizer shall draw entry numbers for the participants who are not around during the briefing.
8. Decision of the Judges is final and non-appealable.
Category 3 –Music Video
1. The music video is a visual story telling of the Original Chavacano Music record using Cinematography or Animation.
2. Running time must not exceed 6 mins including opening and closing credits (if there is any).
3. Entry works must be submitted in this format: DVD – must contain full or high‐definition .mp4 data file, with a frame size of at least 1280x720, 24fps.
4. Everything is assumed to be an original creation. Stock footages may be used as long as this is properly acknowledged or credited. Failure to acknowledge or provide credit to the rightful copyright owners will result in the works being disqualified from the competition.
5. Explicit content, nudity, extreme violence, or drug use is strictly prohibited.
3. All entries will be posted in the official Facebook page: “Zamboanga Hermosa Festival.” The entries will be subject to public voting thru Likes and Shares. The entry with the highest number of votes will be given the Voter’s Choice award and will receive a plaque of recognition. Voting will on October 7, 2018 (Sunday) at 12NN.
4. The jury will decide based on the guidelines established by the festival committee. The jury has the power to declare (or not) the winner/s. The decision of the jury is deemed final and conclusive, and cannot be questioned, challenged or appealed against on any ground.
5. All music video entries will be judged based on the following criteria:
a. Editing (How it’s put together) 35%: This includes the technical aspects of the AMV, including technical execution of special effects, cutting, fading, and pacing of the images to the music.
b. Cinematography (How it looks) 25%: This includes the overall quality of the AMV visual and audio components. This also includes how special effects enhance or detract from the video. The choice of images and placement to the soundtrack also play a role.
c. Creativity (How original it is) 20%: This includes the creative use of footage and music to make the video into something unique.
d. Artistic Vision (Was there a message or theme?) 20%: This is an assessment of the boldness and clarity of the editor’s vision or theme. It also includes the mood and atmosphere created by the audio and visual selections and the visceral impact it has on the audience, good or bad.
6. The entry form (hard copy) must be sent together with the CD containing the soft copy of .mp4 data file stored in a DVD (one entry per DVD properly labeled with entry title) and signed authorization/agreement/waiver form;
7. Entry forms and other entry requirements / materials must be placed inside an A4 or Long size document envelope. This must be properly labeled as “Original Chavacano Video Music Festival”, and submitted at the Public Information Office, City Hall, NS. Valderrosa St., Zamboanga City.
8. The deadline for submission of entries is on September 19, 2018, Wednesday, 1PM. The organizers will not be held responsible for entries received after the deadline thereby resulting in the exclusion from the competition and program.
9. There will be Premiere Screening for all entries to officially launch the Original Chavacano Video Music Festival 2017 on September 29, Saturday, 6PM at CityMall Tetuan and KCC Mall de Zamboanga, Zamboanga City.
10. The top 5 music videos will be shown in between the competition proper on October 7.
11. Prizes are as follows:
First prize – P20,000.00 and a Plaque
Second prize – P12,000.00 and a Plaque
Third prize – P8,000.00 and a Plaque
Voter’s Choice Award – P3,000.00 and a Plaque
Download the guidelines and entry form here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QmfiT6CF25cInTh0q1vqTorx1nnpj5UJ/view?usp=sharing
For inquiries, message us at the official page: Zamboanga Hermosa Festival or call us at 990-1356 #iLoveZamboangaCity #ZamboHermosaFest
Parade of Lights (Float Competition) 2018
October 10, 2018, Wednesday, 6PM, Mayor Vitaliano Agan Ave to City Hall GroundsA parade of lights-decorated and illuminated floats of various shapes and sizes showcasing any of Zamboanga’s iconic landmarks, symbols, products, or the stories, legends, multiculturalism and dynamism of its people.
GUIDELINES
1. The competition is open to any person, group, organization, institution or company.
2. Registration forms are available at the Information and Communications Division, Office of the City Mayor, City Hall, Zamboanga City or online at the Facebook Page Zamboanga Hermosa Festival.
3. Incomplete registration forms will not be accepted. Complete registration form means a fully accomplished registration form with the complete Float Description or synopsis together with the sketch of his/her entry on a ¼ sized illustration board. The description and explanation shall be read during the actual day of the parade as the float approaches the end point of the parade route.
4. The last day of submission of the registration form will be on September 26, 2018 (Wednesday), 2:00 PM at the Public Information Office, City Hall. This is also the date and time for the orientation meeting for all participants of the float competition.
5. Entries may use any type of vehicles or contraptions which may be motorized, mechanical or animal driven. Floats should showcase any of Zamboanga’s iconic landmarks, symbols, products, or the stories, legends, multiculturalism and dynamism of its people.
6. Entries are encouraged to use indigenous/recycled materials illuminated by any light source (i.e. bulbs, LED lights etc.) but fire and pyrotechnics are strictly prohibited.
7. The maximum height for all floats shall be 12 feet from the ground. The minimum width/span is 5 feet and a maximum of 10 feet.
8. Participating floats are required to have at least 20 performing participants with illuminated props or costumes which will showcase the overall theme or concept.
9. The judging of entries shall be on the day of the parade, October 10, 2018 (Wednesday) and shall start exactly at 6PM. Route of the parade starts at the Mayor Vitaliano Agan Ave (former Nuñez Ext) fronting Max’s Restaurant towards City Hall Grounds. All competing floats shall be displayed around Plaza Rizal for public viewing until the awarding ceremony.
10. The float contestants will draw lots for the sequence of the floats and street assignments for assembly purposes during the final briefing of all parade participants. Date to be announced later.
11. The organizers shall carefully select a panel of judges and their decision shall be considered final and therefore not appealable.
12. The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any entry that fails to abide by the stipulation signified in this contest guidelines.
13. Criteria for judging are as follows:
• Symbolism (20%) – The entry should project the beauty of Zamboanga’s iconic landmarks, symbols, products, or the stories, legends, multiculturalism and dynamism of its people
• Performance (20%) – Overall concept and theme is executed by the performing contingents as presented in their costume, props and movements
• Design (30%) – This pertains to the concept and artistic merits of the design taking into consideration Balance, Proportion, Emphasis and Repetition, Harmony and Rhythm as primarily reflected in shapes/images and colors
• Execution and Luminance (30%) – How the design is realized, how the float is made and the use of lights are the focus in this criterion. For consideration are the quality of craftsmanship, stability of structure and decoration, choice and creative use of materials including brilliance of lights
14. The top 5 entries will receive a plaque and a cash prize as follows:
1st Prize ----- P 100,000.00
2nd Prize ----- P 80,000.00
3rd Prize ----- P 70,000.00
4th Prize ----- P 60,000.00
5th Prize ----- P 50,000.00
15. Non-winning entries shall receive a consolation prize of P 10,000.00 and a certificate of participation.
Download the guidelines here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13NqMq4zrvheyPFZENp4AVlalI5dfFBxF/view?usp=sharing
For inquiries call 990-1356 or PM us in the official facebook page Zamboanga Hermosa Festival. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @zambocitygovt
Cedrick S. Zabala "CSZ97" is a multimedia artist based in the City of Zamboanga. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology major in Multimedia and Computer Animation. Currently he works at the City Government of Zamboanga under the Mayor's Office as a Public Information Officer, and as a part-time Instructor in Ateneo de Zamboanga University. He is currently taking his Master's Degree in Public Administration in Western Mindanao State University. He lives a life with a passion for the arts, culture, and travel. This blog contains his works and travel journals. Carpe effin' Diem!
