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Enter the Kazari Contest
Individuals, families, clubs, teams and friends are all welcome to participate.
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Come to a workshop and learn to make kazari or hone your skills! Get new design ideas and tips for your kazari entry. Individuals, families, clubs, teams, and friends are all welcome!
CONTEST DETAILS
CATEGORIES
- Government
- Business
- Families / Individuals
- Schools, Churches, Temples & Non-Profit Organizations
- Kenjinkai (Japanese Prefectural Association of SoCal)
- Manga / Anime
- Theme: “ROMANCE IN THE STARS”
JUDGING CRITERIA
Originality/Creativity of the use of flowers and streamers, and on Construction:
- Is the kazari constructed in a way that expands upon the traditional method?
- Unique design in place of the kusudama (ball): alternative shapes and materials are acceptable.
- Your kusudama must be covered at least 50% with handmade paper flowers.
- It must have streamers, which can be made of paper; strings of origami; other items may also be included.
- Construction Tip: Use of heavy duty scotch tape, double-sided tape, and glue or thin wire should be used to support paper flowers.
- Materials Not Recommended: Lightweight items, e.g. foil, ribbon, tend to tangle and fall off and are not recommended.
Size and Weight Maximums: The kazari must not exceed the following specifications or it will be disqualified and ineligible for the contest:
- MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 8 feet
- MAXIMUM WIDTH: 22 inches
- MAXIMUM WEIGHT: 8 pounds
REGISTRATION
Enter Your Kazari in the Contest!
HOW TO ENTER:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sat, Aug 3, 2019
REGISTRATION FEE: $10 per KAZARI
$5 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Register ONLINE by June 30, 2019 and pay 1/2 price!
REGISTRATION FOR KAZARI CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
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