THE MEZEN DAY IN GLOTOVO, UDORA DISTRICT, WILL FEATURE FISHERMEN’S STORIES CONTEST
Both experienced and beginning fishermen will get a chance to speak about their fishing adventures. The tales can be presented in any genre, including jokes. The Silver Taiga Foundation for Sustainable Development is announcing receipt of applications for the contest of fishermen’s stories Syo Zbyl! (meaning “naked truth” in Komi) well in advance now.
The contest will be held as part of the Mezen Day event in Glotovo, Udora district, on 11 August 2018. Apart from Udora fishermen anglers from other districts and cities of the Komi Republic may take part in this original competition. Fishermen have to travel to the venue at their own cost. The best tale-tellers selected by judges will be awarded with valuable prizes.
You can apply for the contest by sending an e-mail to Silver Taiga Foundation for Sustainable Development office@komimodelforest.ru or by a phone call: (8212)21-43-08; (8212)24-94-25 before 31 July 2018. You can also submit your application in person to the following address: 2 Kuratova str. (porch 2, entry phone 19 for Silver Taiga), Syktyvkar, or to Glotovo Recreation Center.
The contest is arranged for the first time at the Mezen Day event. The festival will also feature an exhibition of Mezen boats and competition for the fastest knitting of fishing nets. In addition, facilitators will arrange folk art and craft workshops. Moreover, the festival program includes a concert of local bands, educational lectures, exhibitions, intellectual and action-oriented games. All visitors will be treated to fish soup. Last year, the Mezen Day was held in Bolshaya Pyssa, Udora district, and was attended by over 300 people.
Photo by Przemyslaw Majewski
REGULATION
on the contest of fishermen’s stories Syo Zbyl! (Naked truth!)
- Aims and objectives of the contest:
1.1. Promotion of respectful attitude to nature, healthy life style and outdoor recreation.
1.2. Popularization of fishing sport.
1.3. Reinforcement of family traditions.
1.4. Environmental education for the population.
- Date and venue:
The contest will be held as part of the Mezen Day event in Glotovo, Udora district, on 11 August 2018.
- Facilitation of the event:
General management of the event facilitation is effected by Silver Taiga Foundation for Sustainable Development and the public of Glotovo (organizational committee of the event).
- Contest participants:
Everyone willing to participate, irrespective of their age or gender, is invited to take part in the contest. No participation fee is charged.
- Rules and conditions:
5.1. The competition is held at a special ground in the village of Glotovo, Udora district.
5.2. The duration of the performance is up to 10 minutes.
5.3. A support group (team) is allowed to take part with a participant.
5.4. Each participant (team) is allowed to present up to 3 tales.
5.5. Performance elements (pantomime, dance, etc.) are allowed to be shown during tale-telling.
5.6. Tales may be presented in Russian or in Komi.
6. To participate in the contest on needs to submit an application by sending an e-mail to Silver Taiga Foundation for Sustainable Development office@komimodelforest.ru or calling (8212)21-43-08; (8212)24-94-25 before 31 July 2018.
You can also submit your application in person to the following address: 2 Kuratova str. (porch 2, entry phone 19 for Silver Taiga), Syktyvkar, or inform representatives of Glotovo Recreation Center.
- Appointment of winners:
Winners are defined according to the following criteria:
– compliance with the topic of the contest;
– original story (tale);
– artistic performance.
- The panel of judges is established by facilitators.
8.1. The judges estimate the performance of each participant and define the winners of the contest.
8.2. Special nominations may be introduced based on the judges’ decision: the most convincing fishermen story; the youngest participant, the most elderly participant, fisher’s luck, etc.
- Awarding:
9.1. The winners of the contest are awarded with valuable prizes; the winners of special nominations are awarded with recognition gifts. All participants are provided with diplomas.
9.2. The awarding ceremony is held on August 11 at 16.00 at the conclusion of the Mezen Day event.
- Prizes:
The prizes for winners are provided by the contest facilitators – the Silver Taiga Foundation for Sustainable Development and sponsors of the event.
