This document provides guidelines for literary, cultural, and art-related events for The Chirec Fest 2021, taking place from November 10-12, 2021. It outlines details for individual and group competitions in poetry writing, short story writing, extempore speaking, advertising, declamation, singing, dance, cooking, drawing, painting, and game development. Events will be held live on Zoom or involve submitting recorded or written submissions by specified dates. Participants are expected to dress neatly and behave appropriately. Results will be announced on November 12 during the closing ceremony.

1. THE CHIREC
FEST 2021
A LITERARY AND CULTURAL EVENT
CATEGORY 3: GRADES VI - VIII

2. GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. Participants must have strong internet connection for smooth progress of the
programme.
2. In case of any network disruption, school coordinator must inform us, so that the
participant may be given another chance.
3. Web cams to be on for Live events.
4. All pre – recorded events will be judged on the basis of submissions. There will be
no Live meetings for these.
5. All pre – recorded submissions will be emailed by 10th November 2021. The email
ID will be shared with school coordinators once registration is complete.
6. All events will be held on the Zoom platform, the link for which will be shared with
the school coordinators a day before the event.
7. Participants must appear neatly dressed and turned out, in order to maintain the
dignity of the inter – school event.
8. All results will be announced on 12th November 2021, during the closing
ceremony. The timings for this and the link will be shared closer to the event.
Good luck to all the participants.

3. LITERARY EVENTS

4. “In Your Own Verse” - Poetry Writing (self – composed)
DATE: 10TH NOVEMBER 2021
GUIDELINES:
1. This will be an individual event.
2. Each participant will compose an original poem in the English language.
3. Theme of the poem will be given on the spot.
4. Poems may be rhyming or not. Theme must be clearly brought out.
5. Participants will have an hour to compose the poem.
6. Participants will submit their poems as a Word Doc.
7. Poem title, name of student, school name and category must be mentioned.
8. There is no upper limit to the length of the poem. They should be at least 12
lines.

5. “In Your Own Verse” - Poetry Writing (self – composed)
Judgement Criteria:
❖Depiction of theme
❖Originality
❖Vocabulary
❖Overall Impact
No. of Participants:
2 per school
Live/ Recorded Sessions:
Live

6. “IN A GIST” - Short-Story Writing
Date: 10th Nov 2021
GUIDELINES:
1. This will be an individual event.
2. An originality short story in the English language, depicting the theme of the event, will be
handwritten by participants on A4 size sheets or single ruled sheets of similar size.
3. The story must include a climactic moment.
4. Stories should also be given a title.
5. Word limit:
Category 3: 1000 words (approx.)
6. Illustrations are not required.
7. On the first page, the title of the story, name of participant, category and school name must be
mentioned.
8. Time limit – 1 hour
10. Submissions to be as PDFs in the portal that will be provided.

7. “IN A GIST” - Short-Story Writing
Judgement Criteria:
❖Depiction of theme
❖Vocabulary used
❖Plot complexities
❖Overall impact
No. of Participants:
1 per school
Live/ Recorded Sessions:
Live

8. “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” – Extempore
Date: 10th November 2021
GUIDELINES:
1.This will be an individual event.
2.Topic will be announced on the spot.
3.Each participant will have 30 minutes to prepare their speech.
4.Time limit for speech – 1 min.
5.Name of participant, category and school must be mentioned at
the start of the speech.

9. “WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?” – Extempore
Judgement Criteria:
❖Approach
❖Poise and self confidence
❖Voice projection
❖Diction and enunciation
❖Overall impact
No. of Participants:
2 per school
Live/ Recorded Sessions:
Live

10. “Mad Ad “ - Making an advertisement competition
Date: 10th November
GUIDELINES:
1. This will be an individual event.
2. Products for advertisement will be announced closer to the date of the competition.
3. Participants will create an original and out-of-the-box advertisement for the product
assigned to them, along with a tag line.
4. This will be hand drawn on an A4 size sheet (or similar paper and presented.
5. Drawings should be colourful and attractive. All writing should be bold.
6. Participants must prepare to present live.
7. Time limit for preparing the Ad – 40 minutes, and for presenting - 2 minutes/ participant.
8. Caution should be taken to refrain from displaying obscenity, violence, prejudice,
defamation etc. in the Advertisement.
9. Name of participant, category and school name must be clearly mentioned during
presentation.

11. “Mad Ad “ - Making an advertisement competition
Judgement Criteria:
❖Creativity
❖Customer Appeal
❖Stage Presence
❖Overall impact
No. of Participants:
2 per school
Live/ Recorded Sessions:
Live

12. “Acclaimed Declaim” – Declamation
Date: 10th November 2021
GUIDELINES:
1. This will be an individual event.
2. Participants will select a speech that was delivered in public by a
prominent figure and perform an excerpt of that speech.
2. Participants will shorten the text of the speech to meet time
requirements, which will be 1 minute 30 sec per participant.
3. Speakers will not mimic the original speaker. Instead, they will develop
an original style of oration that delivers the message of the author.
4. Speakers will speak from memory. However, they do not need to adhere
strictly to the original words of the speech. A few deviations are
permissible

13. “Acclaimed Declaim” – Declamation
Judgement Criteria:
❖Mastery of the piece
❖Delivery
❖Gestures and facial expressions
❖Overall performance
No. of Participants:
2 per school
Live/ Recorded Sessions:
Live

14. CULTURAL EVENTS

15. “Euphonious” - Contemporary Singing (solo)
Recordings to be sent by 10TH Nov 2021
GUIDELINES:
1. This will be a solo event.
2. Participants will choose any Contemporary song that depicts the theme of the Fest – Hope.
3. Song may be in English or any Indian language, for which a brief gist of the meaning of their song
must be explained at the beginning of the recording.
4. Parameters of decency while choosing the song and its lyrics must be kept in mind.
5. Songs will be pre - recorded by the participants and sent to the organization on the given date at
the portal that will be shared closer to the event.
6. These will be in the MP4 or MP3 format for easy accessibility.
7. Participants will not be required to present Live. Judgment will be done based on their
recording.
8. Instrument accompaniment is not required and will not add to the points in any way.
9. Time limit – 2 minutes.
10.Name of participant, category and school name must be clearly mentioned in the video.

16. “Euphonious” - Contemporary Singing (solo)
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA:
❖Song choice
❖Rhythm
❖Melody
❖Overall performance
No. of Participants:
2 per school
Live/ Recorded Sessions:
Recorded

17. “MILE SUR MERA TUMHARA..” - Indian Classical Singing (solo)
Date: Recordings to be sent by 10th Nov 2021
GUIDELINES:
1. This will be a solo event.
2. Participants will choose any Indian classical/ semi classical song.
3. Parameters of decency while choosing the song and its lyrics must be kept in mind.
4. Songs will be pre - recorded by the participants and sent to the organization a week prior to
the event at the portal that will be shared closer to the event.
5. These will be in the MP4 or MP3 format for easy accessibility.
6. Participants must in traditional attire.
7. Participants will not be required to present Live. Judgment will be done based on their
recording.
8. Instrument accompaniment is not required and will not add to the points in any way.
9. Time limit – 2 minutes.
10.Name of participant, category and school name must be clearly mentioned in the video.

18. “MILE SUR MERA TUMHARA..” - Indian Classical Singing (solo)
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA:
❖Technical proficiency
❖Rhythm
❖Melody
❖Overall performance
No. of Participants:
2 per school
Live/ Recorded Sessions:
Recorded

19. “EVERYDAY I’M SHUFFLIN!” - Contemporary Western dance (solo)
Recordings to be sent by 10TH Nov 2021
GUIDELINES:
1. This will be a solo event.
2. Participants will choose any Contemporary western song that depicts the
theme of the Fest – “Hope” and choreograph a contemporary western
dance on it.
3. Parameters of decency while choosing the song and its lyrics, as well as the
dance steps and attire, must be kept in mind.
4. Dance will be pre - recorded by the participants and sent to the organization
on the given date at the portal that will be shared closer to the event.
5. These will be in the MP4 format for easy accessibility.
6. Participants will not be required to present Live. Judgment will be done
based on their recording.
7. Time limit – 2 minutes.
8. Name of participant, category and school name must be clearly mentioned
in the video.

20. “EVERYDAY I’M SHUFFLIN!” - Contemporary Western dance (solo)
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA:
❖ Depiction of theme
❖ Choreography
❖ Rhythm
❖ Overall performance
No. of Participants:
2 per school
Live/ Recorded Sessions:
Recorded

21. “TAAL SE TAAL MILA…” - Indian Classical Dance (solo)
Recordings to be sent by 10TH Nov 2021
GUIDELINES:
1. This will be a solo event.
2. Participants will perform Indian classical or semi classical dance.
3. A brief introduction to the dance form being performed by them must be included at the
beginning of their recording.
4. Parameters of decency while choosing the song and its lyrics, as well as the dance steps and
attire, must be kept in mind.
5. Dance will be pre - recorded by the participants and sent to the organization a week prior to
the event at the portal that will be shared closer to the event.
6. These will be in the MP4 format for easy accessibility.
7. Participants will not be required to present Live. Judgment will be done based on their
recording.
8. Time limit – 2 minutes.
9. Name of participant, category and school name must be clearly mentioned during
presentation.

22. “TAAL SE TAAL MILA…” - Indian Classical Dance (solo)
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA:
❖Depiction of theme
❖Choreography
❖Rhythm
Overall No. of Participants:
2 per school
Live/ Recorded Sessions:
Recorded

23. “GARNISH IT” - Non – Stove Cooking
DATE: 11TH NOVEMBER 2021
GUIDELINES:
1. This will be an individual activity.
2. The objective is to create a fruit or vegetable salad, either sweet or savory, which depicts the theme of the event in some way.
3. This will be a vegetarian dish for the most part. However, eggs may be used for any preparation.
4. This is a no - fire cooking event.
5. Participants will set up a workstation in their kitchen while preparing and lay out the finished dish in any part of their house that seems appropriate.
6. Boiling of vegetables, if required, may be done prior to the event for safety concerns.
7. For categories 2 and 3, all vegetables/ fruits must be cut by adults prior to the event. Participants of category 4 must show cutting of vegetable during the Live
event. However, this must be under adult supervision.
8. Fresh and whipped cream, sauces, herbs, condiments and oils are allowed.
9. All garnishing is permissible.
10. Participants are requested to handle any sharp knives or tools they use for the competition with extreme care and under strict adult supervision. The
organization will not be held responsible for any injuries.
11. Wearing of aprons is mandatory for all participants of this event.
12. Any one adult must be present during the event with the participant for safety concerns.
13. Participant must have someone holding the camera/ web cam for them during the Live event while they prepare, so that every step can be seen clearly.
14. Efficiency of preparation, time management and final presentation will be considered while judging. Unfortunately, there can be no tasting.
15. Each participant will speak briefly on how their salad relates to the theme of the event.
16. Time limit:
Category 2 and 3:
Preparation time – 40 min (including laying out)
Brief description – 1 min/ participant
Category 4: Preparation time – 1 hour (including laying out) Brief description – 1 min/ participant
17. Name of participant, category and school name must be clearly mentioned during presentation.

24. “GARNISH IT” - Non – Stove Cooking
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA:
❖Depiction of theme
❖Ingredients used
❖Cutting and decoration
❖Overall impact
No. of Participants:
2 per school
Live/ Recorded Sessions:
LIVE

25. ART RELATED EVENTS

26. “MASTER STROKES” - Drawing competition
DATE: 11TH NOVEMBER 2021
GUIDELINES:
1. This will be an individual event.
2. Each participant will draw a picture by hand Live during the event.
3. The drawing will depict the theme of the event – “Hope”.
4. Drawings will be on A4/ A3/ drawing book paper.
5. All drawing and colouring material may be used, except for paint.
6. Each drawing must have a title and a few words written describing how it
relates to the theme of the event.
7. Soft copies of the completed drawing will be submitted in the portal that
will be provided, in PNG, JPG or PDF formats.
8. Participants will keep their web cams on during the event to ensure
original work.
9. Name of participant, category and school name must be clearly
mentioned in the drawing.

27. “MASTER STROKES” - Drawing competition
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA:
❖Depiction of theme
❖Aesthetic Quality
❖Originality
❖Overall Impact
No. of Participants:
2 per school
Live/ Recorded Sessions:
LIVE

28. “PLAYING PICASSO” - Painting competition
DATE: 11TH NOVEMBER 2021
GUIDELINES:
1. This will be an individual event.
2. Each participant will create a painting Live during the event.
3. The painting will depict the theme of the event – “Hope”
4. Paintings will be on A4/ A3/ drawing book paper.
5. All painting material may be used. Pencils and markers may be used for outlines and highlighting.
6. Each painting must have a title and a few words written describing how it relates to the theme of the
event.
7. Soft copies of the completed painting will be submitted in the portal that will be provided, in PNG,
JPG or PDF formats.
8. Participants will keep their web cams on during the event to ensure original work.
9. Name of participant, category and school name must be clearly mentioned.

29. “PLAYING PICASSO” - Painting competition
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA:
❖Depiction of theme
❖Aesthetic Quality
❖Colour and Tone
❖Originality
❖Overall Impact
No. of Participants:
2 per school
Live/ Recorded Sessions:
LIVE

30. INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY RELATED
EVENTS

31. “SCRATCH IT OUT!” - Game development using Scratch
Date: 10th November 2021
GUIDELINES:
1. This will be an individual event.
2. Participants are required to submit their Gaming Idea and design it using Scratch in a
Live event.
3. Time limit – 1 hour
4. Demonstrations of Gaming using scratch will take place on the day of the event. Each
participant will have 20 minutes to demonstrate.
5. The Game created should relate to the theme of the event – “Hope”, in some way.
6. Name of participant, category and school name must be clearly mentioned.

32. “SCRATCH IT OUT!” - Game development using Scratch
JUDGEMENT CRITERIA:
❖Depiction of theme
❖User friendliness
❖Originality
❖Overall Impact
No. of Participants:
1 per school
Live/ Recorded Sessions:
LIVE

33. …. THE JOURNEY ENDS
HERE
UNTIL THE NEXT TIME…
SO LONG,
FAREWELL!