ARTISTIC COMPETITIONS
International Culture Festival SWLA
Show off your talent in our exciting competitions!
⚠️ IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTICE
Registration starts at 10:00 AM SHARP - Don't be late!
🎵 A Capella Singing Contest
3:40 PM
Children (under 13)
3:50 PM
Adults (13+ years)
📋 Contest Rules:
• Voice only - no karaoke or instruments allowed
• Maximum 20 seconds per performance
• Limited to 13 contestants per category
• Each singer performs solo with their voice only
• Voice only - no karaoke or instruments allowed
• Maximum 20 seconds per performance
• Limited to 13 contestants per category
• Each singer performs solo with their voice only
📊 Judging Criteria
Singer's Voice Quality
Tone, pitch, clarity, and vocal technique 1-5 pts
Tone, pitch, clarity, and vocal technique 1-5 pts
Singer's Outfit
Appropriate attire and presentation 1-5 pts
Appropriate attire and presentation 1-5 pts
Singer's Performance
Stage presence and interpretation 1-5 pts
Stage presence and interpretation 1-5 pts
🥇 1st Place
$300
🥈 2nd Place
$150
🥉 3rd Place
$50
🎭 National Costume Contest
10:30 AM
Children (under 13)
10:40 AM
Adults (13+ years)
👥 Contest Format:
• Limited to 20 children and 20 adults maximum
• 20 seconds to model your costume for judges
• MC will announce your artistic name
• Walk toward judge, pose, then return to line
• Limited to 20 children and 20 adults maximum
• 20 seconds to model your costume for judges
• MC will announce your artistic name
• Walk toward judge, pose, then return to line
🏆 Judging Criteria
Details/Difficulty of Costume
Craftsmanship, complexity, and authenticity 1-5 pts
Craftsmanship, complexity, and authenticity 1-5 pts
Originality of Costume
Creativity and unique cultural representation 1-5 pts
Creativity and unique cultural representation 1-5 pts
Performance when Modeling
Confidence, grace, and cultural presentation 1-5 pts
Confidence, grace, and cultural presentation 1-5 pts
🥇 1st Place
$300
🥈 2nd Place
$150
🥉 3rd Place
$50
📝 Registration Information
Don't miss your chance to participate!
10:00 AM
BE ON TIME! Registration closes at 10:20 AM
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Registration Date:September 20th
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Only 20 minutes to register!
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Location:Event Center
3rd Floor, Buccaneers Room
(next to main stage)
Lake Charles, LA
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Critical Reminders:✓ Arrive by 10:00 AM
✓ Limited spots available
✓ Bring your A-game!
✓ Registration is FREE