Events

Poster Making

Topic: Fostering Interfaith Harmony for a peaceful tomorrow.

Category: Junior Section (VII - IX)

Event rules:

  1. Each team will be represented by one participant only.

  2. Drawing/Painting must be on white sheet of A3 size which will be provided at the venue by the host campus.

  3. Individuals must bring their own tools of drawing (pastel, oil or watercolour only). Use of spray colour, wires, 3D objects, photographs is not permissible.

  4. The topic of the poster should be clearly mentioned on the top margin of the A3 Sheet.

  5. Participant’s name, class, school code must be clearly mentioned at the back of the poster.

  6. Participants are required to reach 30 minutes before the starting of the competition.

  7. Any kind of plagiarism or explicit content in the poster shall not be entertained at any cost and the participant will be disqualified.

  8. The decision of the jury will be binding and final.

Evaluation Parameters:

1 Awareness 10
2 Creativity 10
3 Presentation 10
4 Relevance to the theme 10

Poster Making

Topic: Voices of Unity across faith

Category: Primary Section (V- VI)

Event rules:

  1. Each team will be represented by one participant only.

  2. The poem has to be an original piece of work and in English only.

  3. The title of the poem should be clearly stated. The duration should not exceed 2 minutes.

  4. Any kind of plagiarism or explicit content in the poetry shall not be entertained at any cost and the participant will be disqualified.

  5. The decision of the jury will be binding and final.

Evaluation Parameters:

1 Theme of the poetry 10
2 Voice modulation and articulation 10
3 Gesture and body language 10
4 Time limit 10

International Interfaith

Category: Junior Section (V - VIII)

Tableau means “living picture”. The term borrowed from the French language, describes a group of suitably costumed actors, carefully posed and often theatrically lit. Throughout the duration of the display, the people on stage do not speak or move.

Event rules:

  1. The number of participants that may form the tableau can be 10-15.

  2. Background narration or music could be used to enhance the performance.

  3. The group will be given 3 minutes to settle and take position and stay frozen for 2 minutes.

  4. Multimedia usage for added effects will not be allowed.

  5. Movement on stage will disqualify the team.

  6. The decision of the judges will be final and abiding.

Evaluation Parameters:

1 Message 10
2 Costumes 10
3 Presentation 10
4 Adherence to theme 10

International Interfaith

Topic: Echoes of Unity in Musical Diversity

Category: Senior Section (IX-XI)

Event rules:

  1. Each team will be represented by a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 participants.

  2. The song should be of 5 minutes duration,

  3. The song should be original. Plagiarism will lead to disqualification.

  4. The participants can use accompaniments or karaoke at their convenience.

  5. The participants must bring their own instruments.

  6. The lyrics of the song must be submitted at the time of registration.

Evaluation Parameters:

1 Pitch 10
2 Lyrics 10
3 Melody 10
4 Rhythm 10

International Interfaith

Topic: Capturing the Essence of Interfaith Harmony through the Lens

Category: Senior Section (IX-XI)

Event rules:

  1. Each participant must submit 3 photographs based on the given topic.

  2. One entry per school will be accepted (1 participant per school).

  3. Minimum Image size should be 1280 x 720 pixels.

  4. Photographs should be submitted in JPEG/JPG format only.

  5. Photographs must be submitted on the day of Registration through email at interfaith[AT]cmseducation[DOT]org

  6. The name of the image should be in the given format – SchoolName_PictureNumber Example: CMSASHARFABAD_1, CMSASHARFABAD_2, CMSASHARFABAD_3

  7. Photo editing is NOT allowed.

  8. No mobile pictures and collages will be accepted.

  9. Pictures downloaded from the internet will lead to disqualification of participation due to copyright issues.

Evaluation Parameters:

1 Relevance to the theme/topic 10
2 Colour and Lighting 10
3 Exposure and Focus 10
4 Emotional Impact 10

International Interfaith

Topic: Faith and Reason can co-exist OR The rights of individuals to practice their faith with the need for secular governance.

Category: Senior Section (IX, XI)

Event rules:

  1. Each team will be represented by one speaker only.

  2. A draw will be held on the day of registration to decide the motion of each team (for or against)

  3. Each participant will be given 3 minutes to speak

  4. A warning bell will be rung after 2 minutes.

  5. The rebuttal round will be held after all participants have delivered their speeches. The participant will be expected to answer the question that is put up by the judges within 1 minute.

  6. The decision of the jury will be binding and final.

Evaluation Parameters:

1 Content 10
2 Contextual Awareness 10
3 Pronunciation 10
4 Memorization 10

  1. The team should reach the venue latest by 8:00 a.m. on 4th of August, 2024 and report at the Help Desk setup in the Auditorium of WUCC Kanpur Road Campus.

  2. Kindly go through the brochure carefully and check the spelling of the names of the participants before filling up the registration form.

  3. On reaching the venue the teams must report to the control room and get themselves registered.

  4. Students will wear white colour uniforms at all times during the competition.

  5. Kindly send your registration form at the earliest latest by 15th of July 2024 at asharfabad[AT]cmseducation[DOT]org afterwhich a code will be shared with the registered participants.

  6. The link of the registration form is: Click here

  7. Team leaders must take care of the belongings of the team members and be responsible for the safety and security of their team members.

  8. The registration amount for outstation teams is ₹ 4000/- and for local teams it is ₹ 1000/-, which is to be paid at the time of registration.

Note: Kindly note that all the events will be held simultaneously in the basement rooms of WUCC Kanpur Road Campus.