Competition Introduction

In the 1930s, the fishing industry held a crucial position in Macao's socio-economic landscape. While the former fishing village has transformed into the 'Las Vegas of the East' and the economy has boomed, the traditional fishing industry has rapidly declined, becoming a sunset industry. To reintroduce the public to the clothing culture of traditional fishing, the Macao Port History and Culture Association is organizing the 'Fishermen Costume Design Competition'. This event aims to explore Macao's history and blend different cultural elements through the competition, offering a new perspective on Macao.

Participants are required to use traditional fishermen's attire as a design foundation, incorporating elements of Macao's cultural characteristics. Designers are encouraged to unleash their creativity to produce fishermen's costumes that embody Macao's unique identity and contemporary fashion elements.

Participant Guidelines

• Participants must hold a Macao Permanent or Non-permanent Resident Identity Card.
• Entries must be original works that have not been publicly published. Non-original works will be disqualified upon discovery.
• Participant age limit: 16 to 30 years old (as of January 1, 2016).
• Registration forms can be completed online via Google Forms, or submitted in person or by mail (postmarked) by 11:00 PM on June 1, 2016, to the following address:
  • Shop AB, G/F, No. 5 Rua da Barra, Macao. Envelope must be marked 'Fishermen Costume Design Competition'.
• Participants can enter individually or in teams of up to two people. Each team can submit only one entry.
• Each participating team can win a maximum of two awards. Winners of the Champion, Runner-up, Second Runner-up, and Merit Awards cannot be repeated.
• Participants must attend the pre-competition briefing on May 28 or 29. Failure to attend may result in disqualification.
• Entries must be wearable and align with the competition theme.
• All submitted documents and electronic files related to the entry will not be returned.
• Participants must agree that the organizing association may use and publish the submitted works, with proper attribution to the author.
• The organizing committee reserves the right to amend the competition rules and holds the final right of interpretation.

Prizes

• Champion (1): MOP $2,000 + Trophy
• Runner-up (1): MOP $1,500 + Trophy
• Second Runner-up (1): MOP $1,000 + Trophy
• Merit Award (5): MOP $500 + Certificate
• Most Creative Award (1): Trophy

Required Submission Materials

1. Competition registration form.
2. Supplementary materials: Design concept and impression of fishermen's attire (can be submitted on a separate sheet if space is insufficient).
3. Photocopy of the participant's ID card.

Final Submission (Physical Product)

Submission Deadline: August 20, 2016

Submission Contents:

1. Finished garment or garment accessories (accessories and shoes).
2. Introduction and design concept of the entry.
3. Color design sketch: Can be hand-drawn or computer-generated. Computer-generated sketches must be submitted as a JPG file and printed in color on A3 paper.
   • Size: A3 paper (297mm x 420mm), mounted on black cardstock (black card size: 380mm x 520mm).

Competition Day

1. Participants must gather at Sai Van Lake Square at 10:00 AM on August 28 to prepare for the competition.
2. The official competition begins at 2:30 PM on August 28. Models will wear the designed costumes and walk the catwalk to present them to the judges and audience.
3. Judges will score the entries on-site and present the awards.
4. Winning entries will be exhibited at the 'Fishermen Costume Design Competition' exhibition at the Maritime Museum in September 2016.

Enquiries & Contact

For any questions or comments, please call during office hours: +853 6375 3464 (Mr. Chan), or email: [email protected].