The Himalayan Festival is an annual event organize for the people of the Himalayan region living in the USA. This event has been initiated to promote our rich cultural heritage, and to provide an accessible platform for our younger generation to showcase their talents through sports, music, dance ,acting, modelling, and more. The 2014 Festival commences every year on the month of July. Contestants will compete in seven different categories -
1) Himalayan Singing Icon
2) Himalayan Dancing Icon
3) Thematic Short Movie
- Short movies running between 10 to 15 minutes are accepted from participants within the deadline projected by the Organizers.
- The theme of the short movie should be based on ‘’My responsibilities on preserving my culture in the US. The DOs and DON’Ts of the next generation”. However, any ‘out-of-the -box’ ideas are welcomed.
- Though there are no strict regulations on the screenplay of the movie, a PG-13 standard must be met at all means.
- Participants must submit their creations for initial screening to the Organizers on or before the stipulated time. Failure to comply with deadlines will have adverse consequences.
- Organizers reserve the right to suggest changes(if any) and the contestants should edit the movie as per the guidelines. Add-ons or removal of certain portion of the movie shall be made as required.
- Film must be shot and developed by the participants themselves, or a team can be involved. However, the movie should be the sole creation of the participants. The movies must be shot in HD quality.
- Only the first three winning films will be presented to the audience. But, movies proclaiming 4th and 5th positions shall be recognized during the competition.
- All short movies must have their own tille.
4) Volley ball
5) Soccer
6) Miss Bhutan USA.
7) Art Competition
Himalayan Festival is scheduled annually in different states at which contestants are recognized for their artistic achievements along with providing entertainment to audience of all ages. This Festival is held to display individual talents and to cater recreational diversion for audiences and visitors. It is also intended to enrich people’s lives by increasing social interaction and fostering inter-community harmony. It aims to foster brotherhood, tolerance and inculcate essence of our rich cultural heritage, especially among the younger generation. Note : All contestants must register online to take part in this competition. Click on the above ‘ Application Tab’ to submit a completed application and entree fee. If you are contesting in more than one category, you must submit a separate application for each of them
