Rules For Cosplayers:
There is no minimum percentage of craftsmanship required to enter this contest. However, crafted costumes, props, etc. are highly encouraged.
All cosplay must be suitable for all audiences as the festival is a family-friendly event. Additionally, any cosplay with obscene or offensive content is not allowed. If you have any questions about whether your costume is appropriate please email agonz1236@outlook.com prior to the event to confirm.
Nudity or any illusion of nudity is not allowed.
Profanity (including any messages on clothing) is not allowed.
No functioning weapons are permitted including guns, projectile weapons, water guns, knives, blunt objects, etc.
This also includes any explosives (including firecrackers, caps, fireworks) and chemical weapons (mace, pepper spray, etc).
Any weapon props should be discernibly fake from a great distance.
Regarding Race and Cosplay:
"Cosplay is an expression of fandom for a character, which is why many cosplayers will create characters from outside their own race. Many westerners who cosplay anime characters partake in this practice, as well as cosplayers portraying alien races from films such as Avatar. Race-bending in cosplay is generally accepted as long as costumes are respectful. But it is important to be aware that when cosplaying outside of your own race, it is essential to be sensitive to elements of your costume that could be considered offensive. For example, it is never acceptable to use blackface or brownface when cosplaying, even if you are trying to be as authentic as possible. When the race is fictional, for example, the Na'vi race of Pandora (Avatar) or Gamora from Guardians of the Galaxy, you can feel free to alter your skin to blue, green, and so on. Don't forget that cosplay is supposed to be fun. You should cosplay characters that you admire and identify with, regardless of race; just be considerate of others."
Excerpt from Chapter 7 of “Cosplay in Libraries: How to Embrace Costume Play in Your Library” by Ellyssa Kroski
Requirement of Presence:
Contestants must check in before noon at the pavillion and join the procession at 12PM and spend the day at the festival. Return to the stage at 3PM and wait for the judges to call for contest.
Waiver of Damage:
Event organizer is not responsible for any damages associate with the contestant's presence at the festival.
Photo Release:
I hereby grant Asian Culture Festival & it's affiliates permission to use my likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration.
I understand and agree that all photos will become the property of Asian Culture Festival and will not be returned.