The Indian Cultural Society of Jacksonville (ICS) invites you to join the upcoming celebrations for the 72^nd Indian Republic Day, on January 30, 2021

Our ICS Event Directors for the 2021 India Day Celebration are:

Mr. Lokesh Sharma and Mrs. Surabhi Thapliyal 

As part of the 2021 Republic Day Celebrations, we have many contests and multicultural events planned for the evening. 

·      Poster Competition for Children

·      Fancy Dress Competition for Children

·      Cultural Performances 

·       We also have a Live Quiz planned for you as part of the main multicultural event on January 30, 2021!!! So, get ready and sharpen your fact skills about Indian history, current affairs and entertainment!

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Details/Rules/Information for the Poster Competition:

1.     The event is open to all members of the community (ICS members and non-ICS members)

2.     Theme: 

o   Beautiful India (Monuments, Achievements, Festivals, Traditions, Costumes that highlight the beauty of India).

3.     Registration: No Registration required. Submissions are open! All entries will be locked at midnight on 01/15/2021.

4.     Entries will be displayed on the ICS Facebook for public voting: Starting 01/16/21 - To: 01/23/2021 (12.00 A.M.)

5.     Judges Selection Criteria: All entries will be judged by our judges who qualified art practitioners (60% weight) and number of Facebook likes received by each entry on the ICS page (40 % weight).

6.     One entry per participant

7.     Children can use any paint medium

8.     Poster paper size 9x11 and up. NOTE: Please do not write the participant name on the poster.

9.     There will be three age groups:

o   4 years – 6 years

o   7 years – 10 years

o   11 years – 15 years

10.  3 winners will be awarded in each category. Judges will score participants based on concept, creativity and drawing skills.

11.  Prizes will be announced and awarded during the cultural celebration on January 30th, 2021.

12.  NOTE: To submit your entry, please upload your Poster to your google drive and share the link in an email to: [email protected] with the following information:

·       Full First and Last Name of Participant

·       Parents Full Name

·       Link to your google drive with the Poster file

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR POSTER ENTRY

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Details/Rules/Information for the Fancy Dress Competition:

1.     The event is open to all members of the community (ICS members and non-ICS members)

2.     Theme: 

o   Indian National Heroes (National Leaders, Sports Personalities, Scientists, Famous Personalities that highlight the Indian Achievements).

3.     Registration: No Registration required. Submissions are open! All entries will be locked at midnight on 01/15/2021.

4.     Entries will be displayed on the ICS Facebook for public voting: Starting 01/16/21 - To: 01/23/2021 (12.00 A.M.)

5.     Judges Selection Criteria: All entries will be judged by our qualified judges (60% weight) and number of Facebook likes received by each entry on the ICS page (40 % weight).

6.     One entry per participant

7.     Only solo performance is allowed for a maximum of 2 minutes. NOTE: Please do not mention the participant name in the video.

8.     There will be three age groups:

o   4 years – 6 years

o   7 years – 10 years

o   11 years – 15 years

9.     3 winners will be awarded in each category. Judges will score participants based on concept, creativity and drawing skills.

10.  Prizes will be announced and awarded during the cultural celebration on January 30th, 2021.

11.  NOTE: To submit your entry, please upload your video to your google drive and share the link in an email to: [email protected] with the following information:

·       Full First and Last Name of Participant

·       Parents Full Name

·       Link to your google drive with the Video file 

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR FANCYDRESS VIDEO ENTRY

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 Details/Rules/Information for Cultural Performances:

1.     There will be a total of 10 cultural performances and registrations will be on a first come basis:

o   Group Dance (minimum 4 participants)

o   Group Song

o   Solo Dance

o   Solo Singing

o   Other Cultural Performances highlighting the rich culture of India.

2.      Theme: 

o   Keeping the patriotic occasion in mind, please refrain from using strong Bollywood music tracks. You may however use light Bollywood music with a patriotic / positive message.

3.     Duration for Each Performance: 4 minutes

4.     No Group Name or Business name should display as part of the costumes, or part of the performance. Participants/Participating group will be responsible for any copyright violations and ICS does not hold any responsibility for copyright infringement related to the performance.

5.     Last Date for Registration: 01/07/21

6.     Last Date for uploading performance video: 01/15/21

7.     NOTE: Please Register your group by 01/07/21 and then Submit your Performance Video. To submit your performance, please upload your video to your google drive and share the link in an email to: [email protected] with the following information:

·       Group Name (for Group Performances) Or Full First and Last Name for Solo Performance

·       Link to your google drive with the Performance file

8.       NOTE: For Audio/Video you must follow the below Video recording guidelines:

·       Should be 1080p or 4K.

·       Should be shot horizontally - landscape mode

·       Camera(s) should be on a stable surface or usage of gimbal stabilizers are recommended

·       Recordings should be smooth without abrupt moves.

·       Make sure the subject is in focus and ensure adequate lighting.

·       Audio should be recorded in the video but when doing so make sure there are no other disturbances.

·       Please ensure you don’t clutter the video with too many special effects but if you do make sure the effects are optimized and the frame rates don’t suffer.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR CULTURAL PERFORANCE REGISTRATION

 

 

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Free for members, $10 for Non Members

Reminder:  Early sign-up for 2021 memberships (starting September 6, 2020) includes participation in Talent Show 2020. 

Non-members can pay at https://jaxics.org/form/payment 

Enter the requested information and $10 participation fee in amount section. Under Notes, please enter "Got talent 2020" and participant's name

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Registration Now Closed

Registration End date: September 10, 2020

Video Submission By Date: September 26, 2020

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Details and Rules for Talent Show

• Performances are grouped in 4 different age categories - Ages 4 - 6 year old ,7 - 10 year old, 11-16 year old , 17 year old and above

• Performances can be solo or group performances.

• No language restrictions

• You can perform anything - sing, dance, play an instrument, speed painting or write your own poem and recite it. Anything which you can showcase in 4 minutes.

• You will need to bring your own track, instrument or tools for your act, if needed

• Time limit for performance is minimum of 2 minutes and maximum of 4 minutes.

• Your video recording must be high quality and in landscape model

• All performances will be judged by professionals from our community.

• Top 3 performers in each age group will receive prizes if we have more than 5 entries. Otherwise only one will be the winner per age group

 

 

Join us LIVE for the online event TODAY at 4 pm sharp

Here is the Link  - YouTube

You can also comment and support to the performers and contest winners at this year's India Independence Day celebration on our Facebook page

We look forward to your participation

 

As a precaution due to escalated concerns regarding the Coronavirus outbreak and our concerns for the welfare, benefit and health of our members, event attendees, vendors and volunteers, Indian Cultural Society of Jacksonville (ICS) in association with HSNEF have decided to postpone "Holi - Festival of Colors", event scheduled for March 14, 2020 till further notice. 

This was a difficult decision to make as we are equally excited to welcome spring with colors. We hope you will understand the decision taken.

Please continue to watch our website and Facebook page for new dates announcement 

Thank you for your continued support for ICS.

Regards,
2020 Executive Committee
Indian Cultural Society of Jacksonville

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Mark your calendars for March 14, 2020 ...don't miss out!! 

Indian Cultural Society of Jacksonville (ICS) in association with HSNEF present Holi - Festival

ICS and HSNEF invite you to celebrate Holi - Festival of colors, with your family & friends to shower in happiness and celebrate the colors of life! 

ICS has planned a variety of fun competitions and activities for kids and adults, dance & rocking beats with Live DJ, scrumptious home cooked food by volunteers, famous ICS Thandai, along with classic carnival games for children. The day will be filled with array of events and it will end with a riot of colors. Don't miss out, come and join the fun!

RSVP is required to participate in games, competitions and to win exciting prizes. ICS members will get free color* and thandai (RSVP required)

_{*2 per family membership, 1 per individual membership}

 

Entry is free for all.

 Colors will be available for purchase at event location.

EVENT SOLD OUT  

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We will be starting the celebrations with our Cultural performances on Sunday, January 26^th, 2020 at Bolles Middle School.

• Cultural Celebrations – Sun, Jan 26^th, 2020, 3:00 PM onwards
  • Venue: Bolles Middle School, 2264 Bartram Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Please submit your group performance, skit, group song and/or fancy dress competition entry using links below, before their deadline.
  • Please scroll down to read the rules and details
  • Please email [email protected]  if you have any questions.

Entry is free for all. But there will be a fee for dinner for non-members - $5 per person. Dinner will be free for all ICS members.

 

Details for the Poster Competition

• Theme: Amazing India. Your poster should depict Places, Events, Culture or Personalities that make India Amazing and Unique!
• It will be on  01/19/2020 at 1.00 pm (registration between 1.00 pm to 1.30 pm). The competition will start at 1.30 pm sharp.  All participants should be at the venue by 1.00 pm.
• Duration 75 minutes.
• Children can use any paint medium (please bring in your color supplies).
• Poster paper will be provided to the children (9x14)
• There will be three age groups:
  • 4 years – 6 years
  • 7 years – 10 years
  • 11 years – 15 years
• Three winners will be awarded in each category. Participation awards for all participants.
• Prizes will be announced and awarded during the cultural celebration on Sunday,  January 26^th, 2020.
• Once this form submitted, an automatic email will be sent to your email address. If you do not receive that email, your form was not submitted. If you are certain that form was correctly submitted, please send an email to [email protected] for help.
• Please register using this link, by January 5th, 2020 (11:59 pm) to help us plan the event better.

For more information, please send your emails to [email protected]

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Details for the Cultural Performances

• Venue: Bolles Middle School, 2264 Bartram Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32202
•  Cultural performances (song or dance) should only be patriotic or folk.
•  Groups must have 6 or more participants.
•  Performances should not be more than 4 minutes long.
• Once this form submitted, an automatic email will be sent to your email address. If you do not receive that email, your form was not submitted. If you are certain that form was correctly submitted, please send an email to [email protected] for help.
• Please submit your entry using this link, by Sunday, January 5th, 2020 (11:59 pm). 

 

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Details for the Fancy Dress Competition

• Venue: Bolles Middle School, 2264 Bartram Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32202
• It must be based on India's national hero/ Leaders.
• There will be two groups:
  • 4 years – 6 years
  • 7 years – 10 years
• The Judges' decision will be final.
• Participants will have a maximum of 1 minute as the stage. (going overtime will disqualify for decision)
• Three winners will be awarded in each category. Participation awards for all participants.
• Once this form submitted, an automatic email will be sent to your email address. If you do not receive that email, your form was not submitted. If you are certain that form was correctly submitted, please send an email to [email protected] for help.
• Please submit your entry using this link, by Sunday, January 5th, 2020 (11:59 pm). 

 

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Details for the Elocution competition:

• Topic: Amazing India 

          There will be two groups:

                    8 years – 12 years

                   13 years –16 years

• The Judges' decision will be final.
• The use of flashcards is allowed. However, over-reliance on these cards may negatively impact your score.
• The main judging criteria are Stage Confidence, Delivery Style and Content.
• Participants will have a minimum of 2 minutes and a maximum of 4 minutes of stage time. (performances going overtime will not be judged)
• Three winners will be awarded in each category. Participation awards for all participants.
• Please be at the venue at least 15 mins prior.
• Winners in each category to recite their speech at India Day event.
• Once this form is submitted, an automatic email will be sent to your email address. If you do not receive that email, your form was not submitted. If you are certain that form was correctly submitted, please send an email to [email protected] for help.
• The competition will be on 01/19/2020 at 3.00 pm sharp. (registration between 2.30 pm to 3.00 pm)
• Please submit your entry using this link, by Sunday, January 5th, 2020 (11:59 pm). 
   

NOTE: On Nov 29th, we changed the rule regarding kids. Kids below 12
are now allowed, and their admission cost is $10 less than adult price.

Get ready to party the night away and welcome year 2020 in style with JAXICS.

Festivities

• Games & Karaoke
• DJ:  Bollywood music & dance
• Indian appetizers (mostly veg, with some non-veg options)
• Indian dinner (mostly veg, with some non-veg options)
• Champagne will be provided (to adults only) at mid-night
• Additional drinks can be purchased throughout the night at the cash bar

Schedule

• Arrive at 7pm: check-in, mingle and socialize, take pictures at the photo booth.
• Enjoy appetizers; (optionally) purchase drinks at the cash bar.
• Enjoy a mix of games & Bollywood karaoke.
• Dinner at 10pm.
• DJ dance until mid-night.
• Mid-night: Pop a champagne to welcome the new year.
• Dance some more
• Leave around 12:30.

Rules

• Price is same for adults and kids 12 and above. Price for kids below 12 is $10 less than adults.
• All purchases are final. No refunds.
• You will see member price only when you login with your member account. Member price is applicable only to actual members, not to their non-member friends. If you are a member buying for non-members, please logout first. We will be checking everyone's membership status.
• Drink within your limit. You are responsible for your actions and minors in your family.
• You must follow all the instructions of the organizers. If you don't want to, you have the freedom to leave the party at any time.

Cost

In order to encourage an early decision, we have a progressively increasing price schedule between now and December 31st. As always, we give preferential treatment to our members by offering them lower price early on. You must login with your member account to see member prices.

Please note that tickets are limited, and we will close the purchase form once the hall capacity is reached, so purchase your ticket ASAP.

KIDS below 12: The prices below are for adults and kids 12 and up. For kids below 12, just subtract $10 from adult price.

Dates	For Members (per person)	For Non-members (per person)
Until ??	$25	$35	members get $10 discount
From ?? to Dec 30th	$35	$35	same price for all
On Dec 31st / At the gate	$40	$40	$5 extra (cash only)

After reading everything, please click the online purchase form above.

See you all there!

RSVP required - Go to Ticket Purchase form