PASKO 2013

                   Pasko ug ang Kabataan 2013: Pasundayag sa Abilidad

Pasko ug ang Kabataan is a yearly Christmas activity for Catmon School Children in commemoration and celebration of the birth of our Savior, Christ the Lord. December of last year CSA, Inc. together with the School Children celebrates this tradition in a unique special way. This year’s celebration Theme: Pasundayag sa Abilidad will be a show espousing the students’ talents in vocal, dancing, oral rendition, discovering new skills, and exploring the beauty of the past.

Date: December 22, 2013 (Sunday)

Time: 12:15 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Venue: PJM Sports & Cultural Center

1. AWIT ug SAYAW sa PASKO  (Christmas Song and Dance Interpretation)

“Christmas caroling puts smiles on the faces of those being serenaded, but for those singing the joyful tunes; it can be a time of peace and joy as well. It's more than just singing and dancing.  Caroling is a festive way to connect our hearts full of joy during this season.”

CONCEPT: Christmas carols and hymns are one facet of the holiday season that never fails to lift the spirits. This requires no cooking, no excavation, and no machines. While there are lines of well-known Christmas songs that are perennial favorites, there are many more which have slipped into obscurity. The purpose of this show is to preserve the rich history of Christmas carols and hymns that might otherwise be lost, coupled with a little dancing to the rhythm to make it more realistically merry making.

            MECHANICS:

                  1. Each group of not less than 10 is required to sing one traditional Christmas carol.                      The carol of choice can be sung in English or in any Filipino dialect;

                  2. Accompaniment, if any, is limited to acoustic instruments or non-                                                  electronic musical instruments. The musical instruments can only be                                   played by the members of the participating group;

                        3. Use of any recorded accompaniment is not allowed.

                        4. The running order for this event will be decided by drawing lots before                                               the program;

                        5. Each group will be allotted a maximum of 12 minutes total performance                             time.

                        6. Due to limited time, a maximum of twenty (20) Entries shall be considered on a                                “first come first serve” basis, meaning the first 20 Schools who can submit their                                Registration Form will be given priority.

                        7. From among the entries one will be chosen as the “Best Awit sa Pasko                             of the Year 2013” and will receive P3,000.00 Cash and a Trophy in                                   addition to the Entry Gifts.

            CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:

1.     Stage Performance/Discipline --------------         10%

2.     Costume/Props ----------------------------         15%

3.     Audience Impact ---------------------------         10%

4.     Rhythm/Synchronization ------------------          20%

5.     Mastery of the Song -----------------------           25%

                        6.   Voice Quality -------------------------------           20%

2. PAROL sa PASKO  (Christmas Lantern)

“Every Christmas season, Filipino homes and buildings are adorned with beautiful star-shaped lanterns, called parol. These lanterns represent the Star of Bethlehem that guided the Magi, also known as the Three Kings. Parols are as beloved and iconic to Filipinos and the earliest parols were made from simple materials like bamboo, Japanese rice paper (known as "papel de Hapon") or crepe paper, and was lit by a candle or coconut oil-lamp for illumination.”

            CONCEPT:

                        To enable the participants to re-interpret the art and form of traditional                             parol by limiting them “only” to use natural materials. The challenge is to                                          give new meaning to the art, and environmental consciousness via the                                                Filipino Christmas lantern tradition.

            MECHANICS:

                  1. The contest is open to all interested Schools in the Municipality of Catmon, Cebu,                       however only students of Catmon descent will be allowed to represent the school                       and to submit entry.

2. Parol design must be at least 12 inches high and 12 inches wide.

3. Entries must be made of natural materials only, and by the students                           themselves.

4. Teachers of the participating schools are required to submit drawing of their           design before they start making it and must submit progress pictures on or               before the day of the event.

5. Sketch of the design and progress pictures are part of the judging criteria under       Originality.

                        6. From among the entries one will be chosen as the “Best Parol of the Year 2013”                                and will receive P3,000.00 Cash and a Trophy in addition to the Entry Gifts.

             JUDGING CRITERIA:

1.     Originality  (Sketch & Progress Pictures)--------            40%

2.     Artistry ----------------------------------------            20%

3.     Craftsmanship ----------------------------------           10%

4.     Use of colors ------------------------------------           10%

5.     Relevance to the traditional Christmas season ---           20%

3. BALAK sa PASKO  (Christmas Poem Oratorical Rendition)

 “Billions of money and a lot of sweat have been wasted on astronomy and yet we have not found life. The like of Earth is rare, and most rare things are fragile and you have to be careful with them. Earth is the oceans and seas, the trees and bees… it is the animals and human kinds, the rivers and lakes… it is the springs and the waters, the flowers and birds… Earth is the natural environment, it is the natural world created for the living, created to support life. Earth is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living, and yet, many of us are working so hard to destroy it. God made life simple; it is man who complicates it…”

CONCEPT: The purpose of this Oratorical Rendition is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Filipino Christmas Culture and Nature on the part of students. This year’s Theme: “Yukbo sa Kinaiyahan”, simply means “Bow to Nature”, we should all bow to nature, take care and preserve it, for nature is life. Understanding of a healthy natural environment allows the lives of the new generation including ours to happily prosper and live in great fulfillment.

 Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation of oneself for a greater endeavor in the near future.

 Theme: “Yukbo sa Kinaiyahan”

 MECHANICS:

      1. The contest is open to all interested Schools in the Municipality of  Catmon, Cebu,                      however only students of Catmon descent will be allowed to represent the school and to           submit entry piece.

            2. Participating Schools Orator must be 9-16 years old.

            3. Due to limited time, a maximum of twenty (20) Entries shall be considered on a “first                    come first serve” basis, meaning the first 20 Schools who can submit their Registration                 Form will be given priority.

      4. Each contestant shall pass at least two (2) copies of his/her piece to CSA, Inc.                              Representative three (3) weeks before the contest.

      5. The sequence of orator’s presentation shall be through drawing of lots.

      6. Each contestant shall have 5 minutes to deliver his contest piece.

            7. From among the entries one will be chosen as the “Best Balak of the Year  2013” and                       will receive P3,000.00 Cash and a Trophy in addition to the Entry Gifts.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

      1. Delivery ----------------------------------                 50%

      2. Content  ----------------------------------                 40%

      3. Persuasion/Audience Impact -------------                  10%

                                    GENERAL ENTRY RULES & GUIDELINES

      1. All categories are open to all interested Schools in the Municipality of Catmon, Cebu,                  however only students of Catmon descent will be allowed to participate.

            2. Invitation Letter & a Registration Form will be handed by CSA, Inc. Representative to                    all Catmon Schools Principals and the filled up & signed Registration Form must be                           returned on or before October 31st, 2013.

            3. Schools with participating entry on all three (3) categories, namely, “Awit sa Pasko”,                     “Parol sa Pasko”, and “Balak sa Pasko”, will each receive P3,000.00 worth of Sports                    Equipments and a Certificate of Participation.

            4. From among the entries one will be chosen as the “Best Entry of the Year” of each                        categories and will receive P3,000.00 Cash and a Trophy in addition to Sports                                Equipments.

            5. Due to limited time, a maximum of twenty (20) Schools shall be considered on a “first                    come first serve” basis, meaning the first 20 Schools who can submit their Registration                “Entry” Form will be given priority.

            6. JURY:

                                    a. The jury will be composed of Sponsors/Donors.

                                    b. The judge’s decisions will be final and irrevocable.

 4. PASIDUNGOG (Recognition of Volunteers and Students) - Waiting for D. Velma             Taboada’s Proposal.

 5. DULA ug GASA sa PASKO (Games & Gift Giving)

We need Sponsors and Donors for the following:

A. Twenty (20) Entry Gifts (Sports Equipments) worth P3,000 each

B. Three (3) Best Entry Cash Prizes (TAKEN)

C. 600 Gifts for Duwa ug Gasa sa Pasko

D. Light Snacks

Any amount is welcome. Old & New toys, school supplies, shoes, dress, shirts, pants, etc… are also welcome. Old items should be in mint condition.

Any amount will do. Our expectation is 1,000 kids, and for P15 per kid that would amount to P15,000.00.

                                            SPONSORS & DONORS

                                        (As of December 16, 2013)

Best Entry Prizes:

1. PMJAdlawan ---------------  Awit sa Pasko Best Entry Category

2. Jim-Amy Menchavez ------  Parol sa Pasko Best Entry Category--- P 4,000 (CRBC)

3. Shohei and Chuckie Enriquez ---------  Balak sa Pasko Best Entry Category -- P3,994.00 (CRBC)

Entry Gifts:

1. Pablo Magbubukid -----------------  P5,000 Cash --------- (CRBC)

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2. Ed Raguindin ------------------------ $50.00 Cash c/o VJM (CRBC)

3. Dr. Rozanno Locsin -----------------$50.00 Cash c/o VJM (CRBC)

4. Van and Maripet Montecillo ------- $50.00 Cash            (CRBC)

5. Azon Erespe ------------------------ $20.00 Cash c/o VJM (CRBC)

                                             ## $170.00 =  Php 7, 350##

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6. Nelson-Ida M. Dulay ---------------- P1,000 -------------------(Metrobank ) 

7. Myrna Fernandez ------------------- P3,000 c/o RAG (Metrobank) 

8. Nilo (Hector) Alcoseba  ------------ P3,000 c/o RAG (Metrobank) 

9. Jerick Chia -------------------------- P3,000 c/o RAG (Metrobank) 

10. Larry Willis --------------------------P 1,000 ------------------ (CRBC)

11. Edna, Leto, Rosanne, Lauron Rankin P 1,650 --------------- (CRBC)

12. Belinda Tabada --------------------- $50.00 Check c/o PNA

13. Au Hermoso ------------------------- $30.00 Check c/o PNA

14. Omar Eric Penano ----------------- $50 Check c/o PNA

15. Ninoy-Cecile Rojo ------------------ $50 Check c/o PNA

16. Square and Compass Club HK ---- HK$5,000 c/o RAG =  P27,550.00 (Metro)

17. Kelly-Rowena Angelo -------------- $50.00 c/o PNA

18. Raul-Carmela Romo --------------- P5,000 (CRBC)

19. Catmonanons of #1112-77 Howard Street,Toronto,Ontario ,Canada  ---- P4,500

20. Kathy Igot-Concha and Junjun Concha ----------------- P3,000 

Others:

1. Kids Snacks (worth P15,000)  ----  PEYA Travels - RAG (Metro)

2. Alyssa Grospe, Rungtip Lai, Samantha Ale -----  600 Gift Packs c/o Rutchie

3. Velma Taboada --------------------  3 Balikbayan Boxes of Books & Other School Supplies

4. Jenniefr C. Sharma "JenShar Mktg." ----------------------------- Drinkable H2O

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