REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROVINCE OF NEGROS ORIENTAL

MUNICIPALITY OF DAUIN
BARANGAY POBLACION DISTRICT III

CHRISTMAS LANTERN (PAROL) MAKING CONTEST

GUIDELINES AND MECHANICS
THEME: “Light of Hope: Unity in Diversity”

1. PARTICIPANTS
• This contest is open to all bona fide residents of Barangay
Poblacion District III, Dauin, Negros Oriental.
• In every purok, there must be only one (1) entry.

2. GUIDELINES AND MECHANICS OF THE CONTEST

• The Parol can be of any shape, design and color.
• It must be at most four (4) feet in height.
• It should be made of any recyclable or indigenous materials.
CHOOSE ONLY ONE.
• It must be hand-made. No commercially made Parol shall be
entered in the contest.
• Use of lightning (Christmas lights, light bulbs) is allowed to
enhance the visual effect of the Parol. However, candles and live
fire are not permissible.
• The Sangguniang Barangay encourages participation of the
whole community in making the Parol to foster barangay
solidarity.
December 5 – December 26 Making of the Christmas Lantern

Final Judging, Presentation of

December 27, 2023 Entries, Proclamation and Awarding
of Winners

3. TIMEFRAME OF THE CONTEST

4. CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY 30%
WORKMANSHIP AND DURABILITY 25%
VISUAL IMPACT 25%
SYMBOLISM 20%
TOTAL 100%