KMKN ARTS AND CULTURE FESTIVAL (ACF) 2023

THEMES: SDG 1 (NO POVERTY), SDG 2 (ZERO HUNGER) & SDG 8 (DECENT WORK
AND ECONOMIC GROWTH)

BOOTH COMPETITION
RULES AND REGULATIONS

PARTICIPATION
Each booth will be represented by one (1) Lecture.

PREPARATION:

1. When doing preparation at the booth, all students must wear smart casual or sports
attire. Slippers and round neck t-shirts are NOT allowed.
2. All costs for ACF 2023 are borne by the students.
3. Students must adhere strictly to the time stated in the schedule for preparation.
4. Failure to adhere to the rules and regulations will cause your lecture to be penalised.

EXHIBITION:

1. Traditional attires of your country must be adapted to be syariah compliant.

2. Traditional attires must not resemble any religious belief (e.g.: wearing/ carrying the
cross sign)
3. Students must not cross dress (e.g.: boys wearing girls’ traditional attires)
4. Each booth will be provided with a banquet table and 2 examination desks to display
information about respective country.
5. Each team must present this information:
 The History of the Country
 The Geographical Information of the Country
 The Demographic Information of the Country
 The Economy of the Country
 My Culture is as Unique as Me – The National Food of the
Country
 What The World Doesn’t Know About the Country
 The Colourful Festivals of the Country
 The Best Places That People Should Visit in the Country
 6. Judging will be carried out based on the schedule prepared below and only 2
presenters are allowed to present the information. However, 5 students (including the
2 presenters) are allowed to attend to the booth at a time (rotatable).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOOTH SET-UP AND CLEAR UP

Schedule:

23 FEB 2023

2.30 PM – 5.00 PM Booth set up at Badlishah Hall

Note: All booths must be “show ready” no later than 8.45am on Friday, February 24th – NO
EXCEPTIONS. If your booth is not setup by then, your lecture’s participation is automatically
disqualified.

24 FEB 2023

7.30 AM – 8.45 AM Last minute touch-ups

9.00 AM – 12.10 PM Official judging
12.15 PM – 2.00 PM Major clean ups and preparation for
Performance and Fashion Show
2.30 PM – 4.00 PM Fashion Show

Note: Exhibitor booths must be cleared right after the event to make way for Fashion Show
preparation.
JUDGING CRITERIA

CRITERIA EXPLANATION
1. Content (30%) Comprises of all the information stated above based on the
country and SDG themes.
2. Delivery (20%) Presents very fluent speech with occasional speech and very
confidently in delivery.
3. Language (30%) Demonstrates good command of the language, uses wide
variety of sentence forms, appropriate and varied vocabulary,
and pronunciation is clear.
4. Creativity (20%) Consists of catchy display, attention-grabbing, efficient use of
resources and booth area is neat and clean.

JURY/JUDGES

1. Three (3) judges will be established for the judging.

2. Judges and organizing committee reserve the right to disqualify the entry if rules are
not followed.
3. The decision of the judges and the organizing committee will be final and binding.

PRIZES

Only five (5) winners with the highest cumulative marks will be selected as winners. Prizes
are as follows:

A. First Place: Cash + Certificate

B. Second Place: Cash + Certificate
C. Third Place: Cash + Certificate
 FASHION SHOW COMPETITION
RULES AND REGULATIONS

PARTICIPATION

Each team will be represented by one (1) individual regardless of gender to be the model
for the fashion show. The model (he/she) must be a representative from the lecture group.
Each costume must be described in about 50 words by another member of the team during
the runway.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. All the teams will have their own individual theme. All costume should depict the
theme of their respective SDG country. 
2. Performance time would be minimum 2 minutes and maximum 3 minutes. Points will
be deducted for exceeding the time limit.
3. Each team has to bring their own costumes and props. No props, costumes and
supporting staff will be provided by the organiser.
4. Each team has to provide their own runway soundtrack and must be given to the
person in-charge a week before the festival.
5. Professional make-up artist or choreographer is not provided but could be hired (Cost
is borne by respective team).
6. Use of hazardous/inflammable materials like candles, matches, cigarettes, alcohol
and other hazardous material on stage is strictly prohibited.
7. Costumes should be syariah-compliant. Vulgarity of any kind would lead to
immediate disqualification of team from the event. Hence, if the team feels that any
stunt of costume design can be deemed as vulgar, it is strongly advised to consult
the organisers than performing it directly on stage.
8. Costumes must not resemble any religious belief (e.g.: wearing/carrying the cross
sign).
JUDGING CRITERIA

CRITERIA EXPLANATION
1. Costume The creativity of the costume according to the given theme. It
should also be unique from the rest and new to the eyes.
2. Walking Style The confidence of the contestant in facing the judges and the
crowd to show his/her newly innovative designs.
3. Originality The fashion wear should be designed specifically for the
purpose of the show. Judges should see to it that the work
was original and was not copied from the work of the other.
4. Relevance to the The fashion wear should be relevant to the theme given.
theme
5. Description Meaning comes across clearly with varied and appropriate
vocabulary.

JURY/JUDGES

1. A committee of the jury/judges will be established for judging. 

2. The jury will be selected from the professional body consisting of three (3)
jury/judges.
3. Judges and organizing committee reserve the right to disqualify the entry if rules are
not followed.
4. The decision of the judges and the organizing committee will be final and binding.

PRIZES

Only three (3) winners with the highest cumulative marks will be selected as winners. Prizes
are as follows:

D. First Place: Cash + Certificate

E. Second Place: Cash + Certificate
F. Third Place: Cash + Certificate
 DOODLE COMPETITION

RULES AND REGULATIONS

PARTICIPATION

1. 3 participants for each lecture group.

2. Each group must submit only ONE entry.

RULES AND GUIDELINES

2. The doodle should depict the theme “Culture of the World” – according to your
respective country.
3. The doodle should only consist of ONE page of A3 paper in white.
4. Participants are allowed to doodle in black and white or in colours.
5. All costs and expenses shall be fully borne by the participants.
6. All entries must be the original works and no part or component thereof is copied
from any other work or material.
7. All doodle must include a tagline.
8. The language MUST be in English. If the country’s native language is used, a
translation in English must accompany.
9. Sensitive issues regarding Religions and Races are prohibited.
10. Improper language and mannerism are to be avoided.
11. The participants must be responsible on the quality of the doodle submitted. Poor
quality will affect the judging.
12. Late submission will not be tolerated.
13. Any participant found violating rules and regulation will be disqualified from
competition.
JUDGING CRITERIA

CRITERIA EXPLANATION
3.1 Originality – 30% Judges should see to it that the work is original and is not copied
from the work of the others.
3.2 Creativity – 30% The creativity of the doodle is according to the given theme.
3.3 Language – 10% The choice of vocabulary, the spelling, and the correct
grammatical verses are suitable for the doodle.
3.4 Relevance to the The doodle supports the given theme and contains a message that
theme – 30% is appropriate for all levels of society.

JURY/JUDGES

1. Three (3) judges will be established for the judging.

2. Judges and organizing committee reserve the right to disqualify the entry if rules are
not followed.
3. The decision will be final and binding.

PRIZES

Only three (3) best doodles with the highest cumulative marks will be rewarded. Prizes are
as follows:

A. First Place: Cash + Certificate

B. Second Place: Cash + Certificate
C. Third Place: Cash + Certificate

SUBMISSIONS

1. Your final doodle must be displayed on the event day (24 February 2023) in your
respective booth.
2. Participants’ names, lecture group and program must be written at the back of the
doodle entry.
3. Should you have further enquiries, the PIC for doodle competition is Madam
Roseliza bt Hussain (013-4593963).