City gov’t holds Halloween carnival

• Source: http://www.panaynews.net/city-govt-holds-halloween-carnival/
• Monday, October 30, 2017

(Iloilo City PIO/PN)

ILOILO City – The city government held its Halloween celebration at city hall yesterday.

With the theme “Iloilo City Halloween Carnival: Sweets or Treat,” the activity initiated by the City Gender and Development Team aimed to promote stronger bond between city hall employee-parents and their children.

A mass for the dead was held at 8 a.m. at the third floor. This was followed by a program until noon. It included a carnival costume and fancy booth contests.

The costume contest was open to children, grandchildren and relatives of city hall employees aged three to eight years old.

The participants were required to wear costumes that conformed to the theme of the celebration.

The depiction or use of scary costumes was strictly prohibited.

The participants were judged based on the following criteria:

• adherence to the theme – 30 percent

• originality and creativity – 20 percent

• visual impact – 20 percent

• projection and audience impact – 20 percent

The fancy booth contest was at each floor of city hall, given with 8 x 2.5 meters maximum space.

The use of indigenous and recyclable materials was encouraged but the depiction of scary characters was not allowed.

The booths were evaluate d based on the following:

• craftsmanship (use of materials, neatness and cleanliness) – 20 percent

• use of indigenous and recyclable materials – 10 percent

• creativity (interpretation of chosen theme, uniqueness) – 30 percent

• impact or appeal to the kids – 40 percent.