Sinulog Foundation to hold painting tilt on Dec. 12

LOVERS of visual arts, bring forth your brushes and palettes, and prepare for your imagination to be translated onto a blank canvas as the Sinulog Foundation Inc. will hold an “On-the-Spot-Painting” competition on Dec. 12 at Fort San Pedro near Plaza Indepedencia in Cebu City.

The competition carries the theme, “Cebu, City of Culture.”

The rules and regulations are:

Plan your Sinulog week ahead and find out what’s in store for Sinulog 2012.

• The competition is open to all Filipino painters of all ages.

• A participant is allowed only one entry, interaction pieces or group efforts will not be accepted.

• The entry may either be oil or acrylic on canvas, or watercolor paper. (Read more)

Sinulog: The Festival and The Dance

EVERY Friday, the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño pulsates with the activity of visiting worshippers and the Sinulog dancers-cum-vendors. These vendors meet the churchgoers at the grounds of this 18th century legacy and ask if they are interested in having the prayer-dance performed in their behalf. After agreeing on the number of candles, the vendor positions herself at the church door and starts lifting her arms, dancing rhythmically with her candle-laden hands upraised in supplication – this is the Sinulog dance.

The dance moves two steps forward and one step backward. This movement resembles the current (sulog) of what was then known as the Pahina River thus, in local dialect, Sinulog. At this festival, the ritual is performed to the beat of the drums in the streets of this oldest city in the Philippines. Thousands of visitors visit Cebu to see this glorious Mardi Gras. It is said that long before Ferdinand Magellan discovered Cebu in 1521 and brought Christianity, the Sinulog dance was already performed by the natives in honor of their wooden idols and anitos. Historians further say that during the 44 years between the coming of Magellan and Miguel Lopez de Legaspi, the natives continued to dance the Sinulog. However, when Legaspi arrived in 1565, the natives were already dancing the Sinulog as a sign of reverence to the Santo Niño which is now enshrined in the basilica. Before 1721, the Fiesta Señor was observed every April 28. On that year, Pope Innocent XIII decreed that the feast be celebrated on the second Sunday of January after the Epiphany, to avoid the season of Lent. The Augustinians highlight the occasion on the day earlier (a Saturday), with a Grand Procession of the miraculous image of the Holy Child in the streets of Cebu city, joined by hundreds of thousands of the faithful. The simple ritual and fiesta inside the basilica grounds every Friday were expanded into an impressive community dance in the 80s a Mardi Gras deserving of the Holy Image. Many artists and chorographers have created several variations to the Sinulog dance but are unanimous in their usage of the Sinulog dance step and beat. When this festival was founded in 1981, in order for it to be distinguished from the Ati-Atihan festival of Aklan, the organizers decided to use the parade to depict the history of the Sinulog which, as has been said, is the dance that links the country’s pagan past and the Christian present.

Sinulog Foundation to give P1M as grand prize for 2012

BIGGER prizes await the winners of next year’s Sinulog celebration.

Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) executive director Ricky Ballesteros yesterday said they have doubled the prize for the grand winners during the Sinulog’s grand parade.

Based on their budget for Sinulog 2012, Balles-teros said they have increased from P500,000 this year to P1 million next year the prizes for the grand winners.

SFI have also increased the subsidy for the out-of-town contingents, from P100,000 this year to P150,000 next year.

Ballesteros has since been pushing for the increase of the subsidy and the prizes for the Sinulog it has not been increased for the past years. (Read more)

Sinulog 2012 On-the-Spot-Painting

WHEN: December 12, 2011

THEME: “Cebu, City of Culture.”

Rules and Regulations:

• The competition is open to all Filipino painters of all ages.

• A participant is allowed only one entry, interaction pieces or group efforts will not be accepted.

• The entry may either be oil or acrylic on canvas, or watercolor paper.

• Mixed media, collages, assemblages, sculptures, tarpaulin or digital prints will not be accepted.

• The sizes of the entry should be 16’’x 20’’, 20’’ x 16’’, 18’’x24’’, and 24’’x 18’’.

• The participants may render the common theme of “Cebu, City of Culture” in any style (Renaissance, Gothic, Baroque, Impressionist, Fauvist, Cubist, Surrealist, Realist, Super-Realist, and Social Realist).

• Non-figurative abstract paintings will not be accepted.

• All entries must be signed and dated. With a piece of paper posted at the back bearing necessary details such as the artist’s name, address, contact numbers, entry title, size, medium, and gallery price. Entries with incomplete information will not be accepted.

• Registration will start at exactly 9:30 a.m.

• The competition proper is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• The artist must submit a properly accomplished official entry form containing a 1×1 photo of the artist, biodata or curriculum vitae.

• All entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Dec. 12 at the Fort San Pedro National Coliseum at the port area in Cebu City.

• The decision of the screening panel and the board of judges shall be final.

• The names of finalists will be announced at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 12, and the finalists will be requested to have their artworks properly framed in preparation for the exhibition. This must be submitted on the day of the competition.

• The awarding ceremony and the opening of the exhibition of finalists shall be at the Fort San Pedro National Museum at 6 p.m. of Dec. 12. All participants are invited to attend.

• The artworks can be taken back on Jan. 16, 2012 at the Sinulog Hall from 2-5 p.m.

• All top three winning entries shall become the property of Sinulog Foundation Inc.

• The Cebu City Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission, Sinulog Foundation or any of the institutions/ agencies involved in the implementation of the competition shall not be held liable for any damage to the artwork as a result of the competition and exhibition, or the failure of the participant to follow the rules and regulations.

• The criteria for judging are relevance to the theme (40 percent), creativity and originality (20 percent), composition and visual impact (20 percent), and technique (20 percent).

PRIZES:

First prize — P20,000 cash and a trophy
Second prize — P10,000 cash and a trophy
Third prize — P5,000 and a trophy.

7 honorable mentions = P2,000 each and a certificate

 

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For more information about the competition, one may contact 253-3700 or 254-5010, or visit Sinulog Foundation Office at the Cebu City Sports Center.

Sinulog 2012 Short Film Festival

The Sinulog 2010 Short Film Festival

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As we celebrate 30 years of continuous fervent praises to the Sr. Sto. Niño, we are also heralding our film festival’s 6th year of existence! Whether documenting the Annual Sinulog Celebration or presenting a story of the power of the Holy Child Jesus, thru film or video, you can tell us your point of view! Better yet, share your actual personal experience of the miraculous power of the Señor Sto. Niño and how it has affected and changed your life! You, too, can be an instrument in changing this nation and the world!

Touch other people’s lives! Just do it now! Join us as we sway, bounce and align as a people with… ONE BEAT, ONE DANCE, ONE VISION!

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Best Sinulog Short Story or Best Sinulog Video Documentary

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• Two (2) Grand Prize Winners: Pph 30,000.00 (One Video Documentary and One Short Film)
• Two (2) Second Prize Winners: Pph 20,000.00 (One Video Documentary and One Short Film)
• Two (2) Third Prize Winners: Pph 10,000.00 (One Video Documentary and One Short Film)
• Five (5) Consolation Winners: Pph 1,000.00 for Each Category

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Special Awards

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• Best Story
• Best Director
• Best Cinematography
• Best Production Design
• Best Sound Engineering & Musical Scoring
• Best Editing
• Best Screenplay

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DEADLINE OF REGISTRATION

All Entries should be registered on or before January 16, 2010, Saturday, 5:00PM
Entries should be in DVD Format.

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Criteria

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• Technicality -30%

• Cinematography -10%
• Audio -10%
• Editing -10%

• Creativity -30%

• Originality -10%
• Style -10%
• Direction -10%

• Overall Content -40%

TOTAL -100%

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GUIDELINES

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1. All filmmakers are eligible to join the Sinulog 2010 Short Film Festival – the commercial or non-commercial, both amateurs and professionals.

2. Interested parties must be able to accomplish and / or submit the following, on or before January 16, 2010, Saturday, 12 Noon, to:

MR. RON HERI “RONNIE” S. TAN – Chairman
Sinulog 2010 Short Film Festival Committee
Sinulog Foundation Office
Ground Floor, Cebu City Sports Center
R. R. Landon St., Sambag II, Cebu City
6000 Cebu, Philippines

a. a duly accomplished application form

b. a brief resume

c. two (2) recent 2×2 photos of the filmmaker/s
3. Registration of Five Hundred Pesos (Php 650.00) should be paid upon submission of the above-mentioned requirements.

4. Official Identification Cards (IDs) and Sinulog T-shirts will be provided by the Sinulog Foundation Office and should be worn at all times by the participants while doing the actual shoot for the group’s convenience and proper identification.

5. The final produced-entry for the Sinulog 2010 Short Film Festival, be it a video documentary or short film, must be submitted in DVD format on or before January 26, 2010, 5PM, to the Sinulog 2010 Short Film Festival Secretariat. The entries should be titled.

Before its submission, it should be properly labeled with the following information:
a. title of the Video Documentary or Short Film;
b. production company or name of group / association;
c. full name / s of director /s;
d. full name / s of the producer / s;
e. contact number / s of the filmmaker / s; and
f. running time.

6. The preferred running time of the video documentary is minimum of five (5) minutes and a maximum of ten (10) minutes while for the short films, minimum is also five (5) minutes and maximum of fifteen (15) minutes.

7. All qualified participants will be required to attend the briefing with the Sinulog 2010 Short Film Festival Committee at the Sinulog Foundation Office on January 16, 2010, Saturday, 1PM.

8. Eight (8) Finalists will be chosen among the qualified entries per category.

9. Those who have submitted their finished product will be required to attend the Announcement of Winners and Grand Awarding on January 31, 2009 at the SM Cinema 1.

10. The decision of the Board of Judges is deemed to be final and should be regarded with respect and cordiality.

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RULES and REGULATIONS

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1. All entries by any citizen / s of Mother Earth shall be accepted.

2. All requirements in the Guidelines must be duly accomplished.

3. A registration fee of Five Hundred Pesos (Php 500.00), in cash, or in check, payable to the Sinulog Foundation, Inc. will be required upon registration. An official receipt from the Sinulog Foundation Office will be issued accordingly.

4. Short stories should be about an experience related to the Señor Sto. Niño de Cebu while documentaries must be taken during the actual one-month Sinulog 2010 celebration. Footages of previous years’ Sinulog Festivals can also be used as excerpts or as part of the whole work for both.

5. All entries must be completely original and independently produced.

6. Entries that have been previously exhibited in any public screening will be considered NOT qualified.

7. All entries must be in digital video format (i.e. digital editing and post-production).

8. Two (2) DVD copies must be submitted for screening and archival purposes.

9. Due to copyright laws, the music used in the documentary or short film must be original, licensed, or in the public domain.

10. For joint-directorial efforts, the filmmakers must assign a single representative. The organizing committee shall not be held responsible for any controversy that might ensue amongst the partners with regards to this competition.

11. The Sinulog 2010 Short Film Festival Secretariat will ensure the safety of the films throughout the period in which cinematographic materials are in its custody. In case of print loss or damage, Sinulog Foundation, Inc. is obligated only for the cost of replacing the damaged DVD, that is why we advise the participants to keep extra copy / copies for replacement in case this thing happens.

12. DVD shipments to the Sinulog 2010 Short Film Festival Secretariat must be prepaid. The organizing office shall not accept any collect shipments of the entry.

13. Sinulog Foundation, Inc., which is the organizer of this event, reserves all intellectual rights to show and distribute all entries in their perpetuity.

 

SOURCE: Sinulog Foundation Inc.

Sinulog 2012 Best musicality

GUIDELINES

1. The use of indigenous or creative instruments from native materials like bamboos, leaves, woods, etc., is highly encouraged.

2. The composition must be within the minimum of twenty (20) and a maximum of thirty (30) drummers / instrumentalist. An excess will merit the five (5) point deduction from the total score.

3. As an integral part of the contingent, instrumentalists must be in proper attire relevant to the interpretation of their chosen theme / concept.

CRITERIA

• Musicality -30%
  Variation, contrast of musical levels / dynamics
• Creativity -20%
  Use of native materials
• Showmanship -20%
  Group execution & coordination.
• Discipline -20%
  Behavior, spacing & alignment.
• Costume -10%
  Relevant to the theme / concept / motif.

Total -100%

PRIZES

• P 50,000.00 & trophy

Sinulog 2012 Street dancing

CRITERIA

• PERFORMANCE -35%
  Precision and coordination, projection and dynamism, fluency, alignment, balance and focus, rhythmic and spatial interest.
• CHOREOGRAPHY -25%
  Creativity and artistry of steps and floor pattern, style.
• COSTUME & PROPS -20%
  Artistic choice of color combination style and accessories. Effective use of props relevant to the interpretation of the theme / concept.
• VISUAL IMPACT -10%
  Unified and coherent impact of the whole presentation.
• MUSICALITY -10%
  Adherence to the use of the Sinulog drumbeat.

TOTAL -100%

GUIDELINES

1. The dance entry must depict any theme or concept that is relevant to the Sinulog. Emphasis must be given to the concept of prayer.

2. The Sinulog beat shall be used however slight variations may be allowed. Any other beat is strictly prohibited and only live musical or percussion instrument shall be used. Three points (3) shall be deducted from the total score against any contingent who violates this provision.

3. Dance steps and choreography should be progressive all through out the parade route to facilitate the continuity and orderly flow of the parade. Three (3) points shall be deducted from the total score against any contingent who violates this provision.

4. There shall be judges along the parade route to ensure the continuity of the performance.

5. Props must be relevant to the theme and carried by the dancers.

PRIZES

• 1st Prize -P 500,000.00
• 2nd Prize -P 300,000.00
• 3rd Prize -P 200,000.00

Sinulog 2012 Festival Queen

CONCEPT

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More often than not, the artistic directors of the various Sinulog contingents choose their Lead Dancers based on two attributes: Physical Beauty and Dancing Skills.

Festival Queen 2010 is not a beauty pageant. It is simply a search for the Lead Dancer who possesses the most exceptional qualities, both in physical beauty and dancing skills, among her peers. That makes her then the first among equals.

Hence, Festival Queen 2010 will not have the usual elements of a beauty pageant. There will be no swimsuit and evening gown competitions. There will be no interview or pre-recorded profiles of each participating lead dancer.

What the search will highlight will be the Lead Dancer’s performance skills and her ability to interpret the Sinulog dance with rhythm and grace and all other accompanying artistic considerations.

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GUIDELINES

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I – QUALIFICATIONS:

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- The candidate must be the Lead Dancer of her contingent and must participate during the grand parade and the Final Performance. Failure to dance during the Grand Parade and Final Performance at the Cebu City Sports Center will mean automatic disqualification and/or revocation/forfeiture of award.
- The candidate must be single. Single unwed mothers are not qualified to join the contest.
- The candidate must be between 14 to 24 years old.
- The candidate must be of good moral character as certified by her Delegation Head.
- The contingent to which a candidate belongs must submit an original copy of the Certification of Guarantee issued by the Sinulog Foundation. Failure to submit said Certification will disqualify the candidate from participating in the search.

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II – DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS:

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- Completed Registration Form and Bio-Data (as provided by the Sinulog Foundation Festival Queen 2010 Committee)

- 1 close-up half-body photo 4R (colored)

- 1 close-up full-body photo 4R (colored)

- Certificate of Good Moral Character signed by Delegation Head.

- Certification of Guarantee signed by Delegation Head and City/Town Mayor

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III – COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS/JUDGING GUIDELINES:

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- The candidate must participate and be present in all scheduled photo sessions and rehearsals:

- The candidate must wear the same costume that she will be wearing during the Sinulog Grand Parade and final performance at the Cebu City Sports Center.

- The candidate must prepare a Three (3) Minute production number with her own live accompaniment (instrumentalists) and back-up dancers.

- The candidate must prepare a brief opening spiel that talks about/promotes the school/municipality/city/province she represents.

- The candidate is allowed to have a minimum of Twelve (12) and a maximum of Twenty Four (24) Back-Up Dancers who should also be wearing the same costume that the contingent will be using during the Sinulog Grand Parade.

- The candidate is allowed to have a minimum of Twelve (12) and a maximum of Twenty (20) Instrumentalists who should also be wearing the same costumes/uniforms they will be wearing during the Grand Parade

- The Three (3) Minute time requirement for the production presentation includes both entrance and exit routines. A deduction of Two (2) points per excess second will be given to the candidate whose production number goes beyond the allotted time requirement.

- The candidate may make use of set props/backdrops and hand props provided that the setting up of these props will NOT exceed the three (3) minute time requirement.

- The candidate together with all her Back-Up Dancers and Instrumentalists must attend the General Rehearsals on Thursday (Jan. 14, 2010) from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Cebu City Sports Center, Dance Studio.

- There will be a pictorial session on January 13, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the SM Entertainment Center. Candidates who fail to attend this photo shoot will be given a Five (5) point deduction from their score and will automatically be disqualified from photogenic award.

- Back-up Instrumentalists/bands who will not attend the scheduled General Rehearsals will be given a Ten (10) Point deduction on their scores for Best in Instrumentation.

- The candidate must participate in the Opening Production Number and in the 1-minute Solo Dance Presentation.

- The candidate may use a different costume for the Opening Production Number. However, the candidate must use the contingent’s Official Costume (the same as the one to be used in the Grand Parade and Final Performance) during the 3-minute production presentation and the 1-minute Solo Performance.

- The candidate’s costume must be in accordance to accepted standards of decency. The Sinulog is a religious festival so candidates must take care to wear costumes that do not in any way violate or insult religious and moral sensibilities.

- The competition will be divided into three (3) phases:

1. Opening Production Number (25 points – Coordination with Back-Up Dancers/Mastery of Dance Steps/Costume/Projection/Beauty of Face and Figure/Content and Mastery of Opening Spiel);

2. Production Presentation (50 points – Choreography/Performance);

3. Solo Performance (25 points – Individual Artistry/Performance/Projection and Costume).

- The Judges’ Decision is final and unappealable.

- The Sinulog Festival Queen Search Committee reserves the right to forfeit winners or strip them of their titles for any justifiable cause based on the given guidelines and on accepted standards of law, morality and decency.

- Registration starts on December 14, 2009 and shall end on January 4, 2010.

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Sinulog 2010 Prizes and Awards are as follows:

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Festival Queen – P50,000.00
1st Runner-Up – P30,000.00
2nd Runner-Up – P20,000.00
Ms. Photogenic – P5,000.00
Best in production Presentation – P5,000.00
Best in Costume – P5,000.00
Best in Instrumentation – P5,000.00

- For any inquiry, please contact Festival Chairman Mr. Vince Escario at 09208166737 or 09163442000 / Marti Ybañez at 412-4355.

 

SOURCE: Sinulog Foundation Inc.

Sinulog 2012 Visual Merchandising

CRITERIA

• Creativity / Artistry -30%
  (This pertains to use of materials, tools and equipment resulting into Excellent, quality of end procedure.)
• Relevance to Sinulog -30%
  (refers to an idea reflecting the Sinulog “ Spirit”. This year theme: “ONE BEAT, ONE DANCE, ONE VISION)
• Originality -30%
  (The main idea is centered theme upon which it must resolve to impress on the audience presentation. Must be fresh and novel. This also involves the manipulation of elements so that the end product shows a high degree of creativity and innovativeness particularly following principles of design and composition with in the parameter of aesthetics and good taste.)
• Over-all Visual Impact -10%

TOTAL -100%

GUIDELINES

1. All department stores, malls / retailers are qualified to join.
2. Concept for the display should be relevant to Sinulog.
3. The use of flammable materials as part of the display are discouraged.
4. Should there be lesser than five (5) contestants who will register in this category, then this category shall be considered “NO CONTEST”.
5. The decision of the Sinulog 2011 Board of Judges in this category shall be FINAL and UNAPPELABLE.
6. Deadline for the registration in the Visual Merchandising shall be on Saturday, January 7, 2011
7. Final Judging will be on Wednesday, January 12, 2011.
8. Awarding of prizes will be on Monday, January 17, 2011, 1:00 P.M at the Cebu City Sports Center.
9. For more information, please call the Sinulog Foundation through Tel. Nos. 2533700 / 2545010.
10. Trophies will be awarded to the Top Three Winners.

 

SOURCE: Sinulog Foundation Inc.

Sinulog 2012 tickets available starting Dec. 15

CEBU CITY — Tickets for next year’s Sinulog grand parade will be going on sale starting December 15, 2011, Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) Executive Director Ricky Ballesteros said.
The tickets, available from P500 to P700, can be purchased from SFI office at the Cebu City Sports Center. Ticket prices have increased by P50 from the previous Sinulog, but Ballesteros said that increase is justified as cost of preparing for next year’s grand celebration has gone up.
Ballesteros said spectators can expect world-class performances from quality contingents from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
Local actors from the three giant television networks are also expected to come to Cebu to add color to the festivities.
The SFI will be selling the tickets on a “first come, first served basis” and reservations will not be entertained. (Read more)

Sinulog 2012 Photo contest category

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

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1. The photography contest is open to all amateur and professional photographers who will register with the Sinulog Foundation during the prescribed registration period for SINULOG PHOTO CONTEST 2010.
2. Official entry forms / Registration for photo contest participants will open January 2, 2010 at the Sinulog Foundation, Inc. office from 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Look for Dolly Del Mar.
3. Deadline for registration will be on January 16, 2010 at 5:00 P.M.
4. Registration Fee is SIX HUNDRED FIFTY(P650.00). Registration fee covers a competition ID allowing access to most SINULOG 2010 activities, SINULOG T –SHIRT (MUST BE WORN DURING SINULOG DAY)plus ten (10) entries of (5R) photographs. An additional thirty pesos (P30.00) will be charged for every additional photo. Each participant will be issued an ID number that will be used in identifying the Photographs upon submission of the entries. In case of disqualification, registration fees and entry fees are not refundable.
5. This year, there are two Modes of Picture Take being considered.
Film Category – Any analog camera film size / format can be used, as long as the final entry must be a printed (5”x7”)
Digital Category – Digital Cameras that are capable of taking Raw Format Files, APS format cameras are eligible.
6. Photo Contest Categories – all activities involving SINULOG 2010.
a. Contingent – competing or guest participants of SINULOG 2010 Grand Parade on January 17, 2010. Picture must be group dancing the SINULOG and not of a solo dancer.
b. Fluvial and Solemn Procession – January 16, 2010, the miraculous image is sea borne along the coasts of Mandaue and Lapu-lapu cities while the solemn processing passes thru the principal streets of Cebu City.
c. Float / Higante and Puppeteers – January 17, 2010, pictures of float, Higante and Puppeteers must include the whole structure and not the personalities on board the float. Float, Puppeteers & Higante shots should include the carrier inside the contraption.
d. Décor / Arch and sidelights – These pictures may be taken anytime (day or night) of arches and décor set up for SINULOG 2010. Sidelights are human interest pictures taken in the parade route on SINULOG day or in any other activity taken during the SINULOG week.
e. Festival Queen – Photo to be taken while subject is dancing.
7. Deadline for submission of Photo – entries will be on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 5:00 P.M.
8. Final entries shall be submitted as un-mounted 5”x7” Photo Print. In must be in an envelope with the corresponding SINULOG 2010 photo competition ID number only.
All 5”x7” (5R) Chemistry-based print Photo entries must be accompanied in a separate envelope by:
a. If taken in digital format, the corresponding Raw File (e.g NEF, CRW, etc.) in CD format with the name of the photographer and the ID number on the CD and covering on the envelope.
b. If APS, the whole magnetic strip must be surrendered with the photographers name and ID number on the film case and on the envelope.
c. If Analog, the corresponding negative / transparency in an envelope with the photographers name and ID number.
9. Entries must be candid shots: not deliberately posed. Although some degree of effort can be done in posing your subjects (the dancers, Candle vendors, etc.) we however discourage photographers to bring their own models around for the parade like one would do on a photo assignment.
10. Identifying marks, signs and address to insinuate information of ownership is strictly prohibited on the photo entry.
11. Judging of the PHOTO Contest will be on January 26, 2010.
12. Decision of the designated Board of Judges shall be final and unappealable.
13. Awarding of Prizes to Winners will be on January 30, 2010.

B. RULES OF THE CONTEST

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1. ach contest must have a minimum of ten (10) contestants in order to declare a valid contest. If entries are less than (10) that category will be declared “NO CONTEST” and prizes are reverted to the foundation.
2. Photos must be taken from actual events during the SINULOG 2010 celebration in Cebu City. Pictures of any Sinulog celebration or any other festival in other places and venues and in previous years will not be allowed and would be immediately disqualified.
3. All entries must be submitted on or before January 22, 2010 with its duly accomplished forms. Photographs taken in digital format must be accompanied with the proprietary Raw format (e.g. NEF, CRW etc.) digital file in CD format. Film negatives, APS magnetic files must be surrendered to the Sinulog Foundation, Inc. office at the Cebu City Sports Center. Non attachment of these requirements would mean immediate disqualification.
4. Any digital manipulation tool (e.g. cut & paste, healing, etc.) that is not applicable / do able in the printing process from an analog media (film), shall mean immediate disqualification of the entry. Post production like exposure control (dodge and burn); Color saturation (control); creative cropping are all do able when you print from a negative. Even conversion to black and white color toning (sepia, blue, selenium, etc.) as long as its done across the frame and not only ins selected areas is acceptable.
5. all finalists and winning entries shall become the exclusive property of the Sinulog Foundation, inc. and can not be reproduced nor reprinted for Publication without the permission of the Foundation. The photographer may not use the photographs or variants of that same composition in any other purpose except for his personal portofolio. Corresponding compensation shall also be accorded the owner of the photo of winning entries.
6. The royalty of the photographer shall not apply every time the Sinulog Foundation, Inc. should use the photos in the promotion and management of the Sinulog Festival. Other than that, Terms and Conditions of the Intellectual Property Rights Law shall apply. Photographers will be given photo credits every time applicable.
7. Judging of entries is scheduled on January 26, 2010. Winners will be published in local dailies in due time with the date and venue of awarding of trophies and prizes.
8. The decision of the BOARD OF JUDGES is final and unappealable.

PRIZES:

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GRAND PRIZE (OVER-ALL BEST PHOTO) – P50,000.00 + TROPHY
2ND PRIZE (0VER-ALL BEST PHOTO) – P30,000.00 + TROPHY
3RD PRIZE (0VER-ALL BEST PHOTO) – P20,000.00 + TROPHY

CATEGORY WINNERS

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(Sidelights, Higante, Puppeteers, Arch, Contingent, Festival Queen, Religious /
Fluvial)
1st Prize – P 15,000.00
2nd Prize – P10,000.00
3rd Prize – P5,000.00
4th Prize – P3,000.00
5th Prize – P2,000.00
6th-10th – P1,000.00

SOURCE: Sinulog Foundation Inc.