Sinulog 2009 General Guidelines
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As an affirmation of the Cebuanos cultural identity and religiosity, the Sinulog 2009 shall again bring to life the color, pageantry, tradition and essence of giving homage to Senor Sto. Nino.
Guidelines:
1.The competition is open to all and shall highlight again the theme “ One Beat, One Dance, One Vision”.
2. Registrations starts on (date to be determined) and shall end on (date to be determined).
3. In order to qualify as a valid contest category, the total entry shall reach ten (10) competitors. Should there be less than ten (10) registered competitors, the contest category shall be deemed “ No Contest”. Cash prizes and trophies shall revert back to the Foundation.
4. The composition of the contingent shall be within the minimum of sixty (60) and a maximum of one hundred (100) dancers, a minimum of twenty (20) and a maximum of thirty five (35) instrumentalist.
Instrumentalist as part of the contingent must be in proper attire consistent to their theme / motif. Support staff for each contingent shall be limited to twenty (20) for security, food and other assistance.
5. All hand props shall be carried by the dancers only all throughout the parade route.
6. Appropriate footwear consistent to the theme / motif shall be used by all the participants.
7. Starting last year huge / big backdrops shall not be allowed on stage (no contingent shall leave props, backdrops, etc. at the back of the stage and premises of the Cebu City Sports Center). Violation of this guideline will merit twenty (20) points deduction from the total score.
8. Contingents shall be accommodated at designated public schools. Accommodation starts on Thursday, January 15, 2009. Contingents shall bring their own sleeping gears. For reservation, kindly contact Sinulog Office at 2545010 / 2533700.
9. Local transportation shall be provided however boat / bus fare and meals shall be shouldered by the contingent.
10. All major prize winners in the Grand Parade contest categories are obliged as a condition precedent to perform during the awarding ceremonies on Monday, January 19, 2008 at 2:00 P.M., Cebu City Sports Center.
11. The decision of the Sinulog Board of Judges in any contest categories shall be final and unappealable. Questions or clarifications will not be entertained after the announcement of winners.
12. Absolutely, no participant or contingents representative shall contact in any way or manner any judge with the intention of questioning the Board of Judges announced decision.
13. In order to preserve the non-political, democratic, and ecumenical objectives of Sinulog, participants are prohibited from exhibiting or manifesting acts or gestures offensive to any aggrupation or groups and movements. In the event of any violation of this rule, the Committee reserves the right to disallow the offending contingent to continue further its participation in the parade.
14. To avoid public disturbance during the parade, spectators are urged from indulging in excessive drinking of alcoholic drinks that may cause them to molest parade participants and spectators. Violators shall be dealt with by the members of the Cebu Police Department and Barangay Tanods in the parade route.
15. Merry- makers during the parade are prohibited from smudging and wiping with facial make-up or black substance or the like. This act will cause fights and / or street brawls that may scare our devotees as well as local and foreign tourist. Violators shall be dealt with according to our exerting City Ordinances by the Cebu Police Department and Barangay Tanods in the parade route.
16. As host, the Cebu City Government will perform as guest contingent and will head the parade. Other guest contingents will follow thereafter however they must have the approval of the committee for their participation. To ensure their places in the parade route, they must register and follow strictly set guidelines.
17. Head of the contingents shall submit the lists of dancers, instrumentalists and support staff to the Secretariat Office for insurance requirements.
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