“PAROL” CONTEST GUIDELINES

The primary purpose of the Parol contest is to encourage organizations and individuals to perpetuate the creation of the Christmas symbol in the Philippines which graces the windows, doorways and streets during this season. This also provides a venue for artistic expression.

The contest is open to all. Entries for the contest shall be for one of two categories:
TRADITIONAL PAROL
· Five-point star design
· Frame can be bamboo or any bamboo substitute
· Cover can be paper or any material
MODERN PAROL
· Innovative or stylized design
· Any material can be used, including recycled material


Rules:
1. The parol must be hand-made and made in Hawaii . No commercially produced one may be entered in the contest (e.g. made of capiz or other material manufactured in the Philippines ). Entrants must attest to its being created here in Hawaii .

2. The size is no less than a foot in diameter and no greater than three feet across excluding the tassels. It must be capable of being hung or may be propped up on a pole that can be carried. Optional: battery operated lighting (no candles), movable decorations.

3. Entries must be in for judging by 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at the Filipino Community Center . All entries may be picked up at the end of the mass (7:00 pm) that evening. Winning Parols will remain property of Fil-Com Center.

4. Only 1 (one) entry will be allowed per category.

5. A non-refundable entry fee of $5 will be charged for each parol entry.

Criteria:
1. Originality 30
2. Workmanship 40
3. Relevance to Christmas (Pasko) Celebration 20
4. Presentation 10


Prizes:
First (1st) Prize $100 & !st Place Ribbon
Second (2nd) Prize $75 & 2nd Place Ribbon
Third (3rd) Place $50 & 3rd Place Ribbon

Awards:

All Participants will receive Certificates of Participation.

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PARTICIPATION FORM

PASKO SA FIL-COM
Sunday, December 14, 2008, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Filipino Community Center, Waipahu

PAROL CONTEST
Categories: Traditional ______ Modern: ______



ORGANIZATION / BUSINESS NAME: ______________________________________

CONTACT PERSON: __________________________ TITLE: ___________________

CONTACT TEL NO. __________________________ CELL: ____________________

MAILING ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________

CITY / STATE / ZIP CODE: _______________________________________________

Brief description of entry: Attach additional pages if necessary.
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SIGNATURE OF CONTESTANT: ___________________________ DATE: ________

Rules:
1. Participation Fee: $5.00 non-refundable (no show will lead to forfeiture) should be submitted with participation form no later than 5:00 pm December 10, 2008. Write checks to Fil-Com Center. A donation of 2 or more canned goods for the Hawaii FOODBANK during registration will be most appreciated.
2. PAROL CONTEST: Categories: a) Traditional; and b) Modern . Only one entry per
individual, per category is allowed
3. Send completed participation form and check to:
Filipino Community Center
c/o PAROL & Christmas Tree(Table Top ) Contest Committee
94-428 Mokuola St., Ste. 302
Waipahu, Hawaii 96791
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RECEIVED BY: ________________________ Date: __________________________
Signature

PRINT NAME:_________________________ Contact No. _____________________

For questions:
Lina Longboy
375-0828