Harajuku on my mind UPDATE

We changed some of the mechanics for the cosplay event. Please take note of the changes, especially the Criteria for Judging. The registration forms are also linked below. We would appreciate it if you could send your forms to lyueuATyahooDOTcom.

We hope to see you all on July 31, 2008. \(^.^)/

HARAJUKU on MY Mind…

>A Cosplay/ Harajuku Fashion Competition<

Harajuku on My Mind is a cosplay/ harajuku fashion competition that aims to showcase how Filipinos view Japan thru manga and anime. This competition is one of the events of JAPFUN: Eksplorasyon at Selebrasyon ng Wika at Kulturang Hapon, and also serves as the culminating activity of the month-long celebration.

Competition Mechanics
1. This competition is open to individuals and groups, ages 15 and up, who are interested in cosplaying and/ or Harajuku fashion.
2. Advanced registration may be done through the Department of Linguistics (Faculty Center 2110) starting JULY 7 from 1pm to 5pm only or thru the website www.japfun2008.blogspot.com. Registration may also be done on the day of the event, 31 July 2008, from 9am to 2pm ONLY.
3. Upon registration, participants must submit: a) four copies of a full-body picture of the cosplayed character or the inspiration for the costume; b) four copies of a full-body picture of the participant/s in costume; and c) fully accomplished registration forms.
4. On the day of the event, ALL PARTICIPANTS are required to have their 'attendance' checked by 3:00pm. They are also requested to hand-in their CDs of any background music they will use for their introduction.
5. Participants are required to come near the stage at least thirty (30) minutes before the competition proper for final briefing.
6. During the contest proper, participants are required to remain in costume for the whole duration of the event for the Audience Choice Award. There will be a voting station for the audience to choose their most favored participant.
7. Individual participants will be given 1 to 2 minutes to introduce his/her costume or persona (including gimmicks). Group participants will be given five (5) minutes stage time to introduce their group and perform.
8. Costumes and props MUST NOT BE HARMFUL IN ANY WAY.

Criteria for Judging
Craftsmanship (Creativity, Resourcefulness, Innovativeness) 50%
Characterization (Stage Presence, Projection, Delivery) 40%
Audience Impact 10%

The judges’ decision is final and unappealable.

Violation of guidelines maybe a ground for disqualification.

Each category will have a grand prize winner based on the given criteria. There will also be an Audience Choice awardee from each category. Winners will receive trophies, cash prize and gift packages.

For inquiries and other details, you may contact:
Roelia Alvarez
Department of Linguistics
Faculty Center 2110
UP Diliman, Quezon City
(02)9269887; 9818500local 2128
09292221610

Registration Form - Group Category
Registration Form - Individual Category