Objective:To encourage parents and children to cosplay the book characters creatively. Through the contest, children are able to know more about the stories, book characters, and the meaning behind the storybooks.
Target: children aged 4-12 with their parents
Form: Select a storybook and cosplay the book characters in a specific period of time, 5 minutes, to reinstate the essence of the scene. The child must act on the stage with at least one parent. The adjudicators' decision is final and any appeals by participating children and parents will not be considered.
Quota: Not more than 15 units each preliminary contest. If the quota is exceeded, participants will be decided by lot drawing. Successful participants will be informed individually.
Prizes: Contestants who successfully enter the final will receive a book coupon of HK$100. Certificates and book coupons of HK$500, HK$300 and HK$200 will be presented to the winner, 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up respectively. Result announcement and prize presentation will be held after the final contest.
Registration: Mail the completed application form to "Extension Activities Unit, Hong Kong Public Libraries" (Rm. 901. 9/F, Fa Yuen Street Municipal Services Building, 123A Fa Yuen Street, Mongkok, Kowloon). [Please mark "Parent-Child Cosplay Contest – Book Characters Come Alive" on the envelope]
Submission Deadline: 20 July 2018 (Friday)