19TH Kaimonan Festival, 56TH Araw ng Maco, and 60th Parochial

and Town Fiesta

NAGKAHIUSANG KATAWHAN, LIGDONG NGA PANGGAMHANAN, SUSI SA
Tema:

MALUNGTARONG KALAMBUAN SA GIPANGANDOY NGA UNANG DAKBAYAN

SA LALAWIGAN
INDAK-INDAK: HUDYAKA SA KADALANAN 2023
GUIDELINES AND MECHANICS
1. The dance entry must depict the culture of the existing tribes of Maco- The
Mansaka and Kagan Tribes.
2. Concept or theme for costume and performance are left to the discretion of the
participants based on their own interpretation of what is relevant to Kaimonan.
Emphasis must be given to the concept of gathering and unity in dance as
the Mansaka word “kaimonan” suggest.
3. A synopsis must be submitted the organizer two (2) days before the event.
The synopsis will be read during the entrance of the contingents and must not
consume more time than the allotted for entrance. Furthermore, a costume
design must be submitted for review by the technical committee.
4. Dance steps, music, costume, accessories and equipment of the dance should
be in the context of the chosen theme or concept.
5. Appropriate footwear consistent with the theme/motif shall be used by all
participants. Barefoot performance in the street dancing and showdown is
strictly prohibited. A deduction of five (5) points in the final score will be imposed
for violating this rule.
6. A part of kaimonan hymn must be used during their performance. Kaimonan
steps must also be performed.
7. Canned/taped music must be used. However, yells and chants will be allowed
during the performance.
8. Contingents will provide their sound system for the street dancing competition.
9. A minimum of fifty (50) and a maximum of eighty (80) dancers must perform in
the street dancing and showdown. Dancing props men however should not be
less than twenty (20) and not more than thirty (30) persons.
10. All hand props shall be carried by the dancers all throughout the parade route.
11. In the ritual presentation/showdown huge backdrops or risers, and the like are
allowed provided that it will not affect the flow of traffic of participants and the
next performers. Every single drop whether handheld or huge prop must be
carried by the participants upon exit. Nothing must be left within the vicinity and
periphery of the showdown entry.
12. Street Dancing highlight will be limited to 3 minutes per entry per station only,
three (3) points from the final score will be deducted from entries that will reach
3:01 minutes.
13. For the street dancing, the official timer on stage shall raise the green flag as a
signal for the group to prepare for the start of their presentation; and shall bring
the flag down to indicate the start of their timed performance. On the 2nd minute,
the timer shall raise the YELLOW flag, to signal that one minute is left and shall
finish/wrap up to the performance. On the 3rd minute, the timer shall raise the
RED flag to signify the end of the performance. A deduction of one (1) point
overtime will be counted for every one minute of delay with the deduction of
one point from the total score of the performance criterion of every judge in the
area where the violation occurred.
14. Ritual will be limited to 5-8 minutes per entry only, with a maximum of 5 minutes
for entrance and 5 minutes for exit. Three (3) points from the final score will be
deducted from entries that will exceed the time allotted as specified (8:01 for
the ritual).
15. For the Ritual/Showdown, the official timer on stage shall raise the green flag
as a signal for the group to prepare for the start of their presentation; and shall
bring the flag down to indicate the start of their timed performance. On the 7th
minute, the timer shall raise the YELLOW flag, to signal that only one minute is
left and shall finish/wrap up the performance. On the 8th minute, the timer shall
raise the RED flag to signify the end of the performance. A deduction of one (1)
point overtime will be counted for every one minute of delay with the deduction
of one point from the total score of the performance criterion of every judge in
the area where the violation occurred.
16. Time starts upon the first beat of music and/or the first movement of the
dancers. Likewise, the time stops after the last beat of music and/or the last
movement of the dances.
17. The use of flammable materials such as fireworks or pyrotechnics as part of
the ritual is strictly prohibited. A three (3) point deduction in the final score will
be imposed against any contingent who violates this provision.
18. The decision of the board of judges shall be final and none-appealable.
Questions or clarifications will not be entertained after the announcement of
winners.
19. The riser should not be more than 4 feet. The width of the riser will be up to
the contingent’s preference.
20. Out-of-school youth can join in the competition, however, he/she should be a
bonafide resident of the barangay/municipality where the school is located.
21. Each participating group can hire trainers or choreographers outside the
municipality.
22. Failure to comply with the above-mentioned guidelines/mechanics, specifically
on the Kaimonan theme, kaimonan hymn and kaimonan steps, and the
 depiction of Mansaka AND Kagan Tribe, will result in disqualification to be
announced/decided by the Technical Committee.
CRITERIA
GRAND SHOWDOWN

MOVEMENT AND FLUIDITY----------------------------------------------------15PTS

(choreography and style, partners and transition, creativity and spatial dynamics)
EXECUTION & THEME INTERPRETATION---------------------------------------25PTS
(Technical skill in theme interpretation and precision, group dynamics, fluency
balance and focus)
VISUAL APPEAL--------------------------------------------------------------------------5PTS
(Costumes and props, visual aesthetic impact)
MUSICALITY--------------------------------------------------------------------------------5PTS
(Rhythmic impact and transition, clarify of rhythm and beat, instrumentation)
Total-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------60pts

STREET DANCING COMPETITION SITES

MOVEMENT & VISUAL APPEAL----------------------------------------------------10PTS

(Choreography and style, patterns and transition, costume and props, visual
aesthetic impact)
EXECUTION & THEME INTERPRETATION--------------------------------------15PTS
(Technical skill in theme interpretation and precision, group dynamics, fluency,
balance and focus)
PARADE EXHIBITION-------------------------------------------------------------------5PTS
(Performance stamina and sustainability, consistency and spontaneity in showmanship)
MUSICALITY------------------------------------------------------------------------------5PTS
(Rhythmic impact and transition, clarify of rhythm and beats)

Prepared by: Noted by:

JIESYL MAE N. TAN JORLAN BON SACAY

Tourism Officer-Designate SKMF President