COSTUME CONTEST RULES – "MODERN RENAISSANCE"

Dear participants!
Welcome to the annual "Modern Renaissance" costume contest, held as part of the "May Count Festival"! This is a unique opportunity to showcase your creativity and bring historical and fantasy characters to life.

🎭 The more original and detailed your costume, the higher your chances of winning!

📝 PARTICIPATION RULES

🔹 Who can participate? Any festival attendee who submits an application in advance and receives registration confirmation.
🔹 Each participant may apply for only one category.
🔹 Performance: Participants must present their costume on stage at the scheduled time.
🔹 Costume origin: Participants must declare whether their costume is self-made or rented.
🔹 Judging: A professional jury will evaluate contestants using a 10-point system:

✔ Technical execution of the costume – 0 to 10 points
✔ Relevance to the category or historical accuracy – 0 to 10 points
✔ Creativity of the stage performance – 0 to 10 points
💡 Bonus points:
➕ Participation in the festival parade – +5 points
➕ Compliance with the special theme of the festival – 2 to 10 points

🏆 CONTEST CATEGORIES

📌 Best children’s carnival costume
📌 Best fantasy character
📌 Best historical character

✔ Accepted costume types:
🔹 Characters from movies, TV shows, games, anime, and visual novels
🔹 Historical figures and famous personalities
🔹 Original and fantasy characters

📢 Be ready to introduce your character! The more details you provide, the easier it will be for the jury to evaluate your performance.

🔒 SAFETY & DISQUALIFICATION

✅ Safety first!

• All stage props and accessories must be safe.
• Any weapons or props must be made from safe materials (plastic, lightweight wood, foam, etc.).
• Metal blades must be blunt. All weapons will be checked before the performance, and any dangerous objects will be confiscated until the end of the event.
• Pyrotechnics and fire effects are strictly prohibited. Violating this rule will result in immediate disqualification.

🚫 A participant may be disqualified if they:

• Violate festival rules or public order regulations.
• Violate Latvian law.
• Are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Behave aggressively or provocatively towards other participants or organizers.
• Intentionally damage other participants' costumes or props.
• Destroy festival furniture, equipment, or property.
• Appear on stage in an unfinished costume.
• Include elements of violence, pornography, or obscene language in their performance.

⚠ The administration reserves the right to disqualify any participant without prior warning or explanation.

📍 REGISTRATION

1️⃣ Fill out the online application form completely, leaving no empty fields.
2️⃣ Music: A standard background track will be used for costume presentations. If you prefer your own music, provide a link to an mp3 file (maximum length: 2 minutes) in your application.
3️⃣ After submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation. Within a week, you will receive a final confirmation email from our coordinators.

📩 If you do not receive confirmation within a week, please contact us via e-mail or WhatsApp 22189430 no later than 3 days before the festival.

📢 AND FINALLY!

💌 Please ensure you provide the correct email address and check it regularly to receive important updates from the organizers.
❓ If you are a first-time participant, don’t hesitate to ask questions!

📞 WhatsApp: 22189430
📧 E-mail: [email protected]

🎉 Good luck and enjoy the festival! 🎭✨