Rotary Club of Cochin City presents
C & C 2026 Rules
Everything you need to know before you register: competition rules, fees, prizes and the overall championship.
Date5th December 2026Saturday
Starting at3:00 PM onwardsReporting time 3:30 PM
VenueRECCAA ClubKakkanad, Kochi
Welcome to the celebration
Celebrate the Season of Hope...
The Christmas season is here, and it's time to come together in the spirit of joy and fellowship.
Rotary Club of Cochin City is delighted to host a vibrant celebration welcoming members and families from District 3205 and beyond. This gathering is a delightful blend of fun, creativity and generosity.
Join us for an evening of carols, music, food, carnival games, stalls and much more.
We promise a togetherness bringing a light of HOPE to those who need it most.
Highlights of the Celebration
🎶Christmas Carol Singing
🎭Christmas Tableau
🎄Christmas Tree Decoration
⭐Christmas Crib Decoration
💌Christmas Card Making
📸Capture Christmas themed Selfies
✦ Exciting Prizes Await ✦
A special in honour
Rotary Vocational Excellence Award.
Adding to the cheer, the evening will also honour an Outstanding Musician of National Repute with the prestigious Rotary Vocational Excellence Award.
Let's celebrate the season in the true spirit of Rotary blending fellowship, creativity, joy and hope.
Competition item #1
Carol Singing
Description
Carol Singing Performance in Malayalam, English, or a combination. Minor portions of other languages are permissible.
Rules
- Participants: Rotary Clubs – Rotarians, Anns, and Annettes. Number: At least 2 Rotarians should be part of the team. Minimum 8 and maximum 20.
- The orchestral backing for a repertoire can be musical instruments or Karaoke / minus-track. If karaoke is used, it should not contain any vocal harmony, singing parts like chorus, etc.
- Outsiders or professional singers/musicians are strictly not allowed to participate in this contest.
- Live orchestra is allowed but the total number of participants should be limited to 20. Instrument players have to be Rotarians/Anns/Annettes.
- Teams: Any number of teams are allowed from each club.
- Duration: Total 10 minutes: 7 minutes for singing and 3 minutes set up time (includes 30 seconds of trial singing on stage).
- No participant teams are allowed to fine-tune at the console.
- Karaoke and LED Display video (if it is there) should be merged into a single file handed over as soon as they register at the venue. The USB that is handed over needs to be properly marked with club name/chest number and competition name. A backup USB must be in hand in case of any malfunction.
Competition item #2
Tableau
Description
Static Tableau based on any Christmas Theme.
Rules
- Participants: Rotary Clubs – Rotarians, Anns, and Annettes. Number: At least 1 Rotarian should be part of the team. Minimum 6 and maximum 15.
- Teams: Any number of teams from each club can participate in this event.
- Duration: Total 4 minutes – 3 minutes preparation/stage setting and 1 minute on stage.
- Concept narration – live or recorded – is mandatory. Background music also allowed.
- LED screen – customized static (single) image is allowed as backdrop.
- Background concept narration recorded/music and LED display single image (each separately) should be handed over when the teams register at the venue. The USB that is handed over needs to be properly marked with club name/chest number and competition name. A backup USB must be in hand in case of any malfunction.
- The number of properties on stage should be limited to 5-6 major props only. (This is necessary to avoid stage clutter and control set up time within 3 minutes.) No live fire, candles with open flame, glass or confetti – for safety reasons.
Competition item #3
Christmas Tree Decoration
Description
Christmas themed Tree Decoration.
Rules
- Participants: Open only for Rotarians, Anns, and Annettes of Rotary Clubs. At least 1 Rotarian should be part of the team. Minimum 5 and maximum 10.
- Teams: Any number of teams from each club can participate in this event.
- Duration: 1 hour.
- Pre-decorated backdrops or bases are not allowed. Any team using these will be disqualified.
Other instructions
Christmas tree (height 6ft) and one plug point for lighting will be provided at the venue. Base for tree provided would be 4ft × 4ft. The respective teams must bring their decorative items. The respective teams can take back the decorated tree after prize distribution.
Competition item #4
Crib Decoration
Description
Christmas themed Crib Decoration (Nativity Scene).
Rules
- Participants: Open only for Annettes of Rotary Clubs. Minimum 3 and maximum 10.
- Teams: Any number of teams from each club can participate in this event.
- Duration: 1 hour.
- Pre-decorated backdrops or bases are not allowed. Any team using these will be disqualified.
Other instructions
Only the crib frame will be provided at the venue. The base size would be 4ft × 4ft. One plug point for lighting will also be provided at the venue. The respective clubs must bring statues and decorative items. After prize distribution, the respective clubs can take back the decorated crib.
Competition item #5
Christmas Card Making
Description
Christmas themed Card Making.
Rules
- Participants: Individual competition. Open ONLY for Annettes of Rotary Clubs below the age of 14 years.
- Teams: Any number of Annettes from each club can participate in this event.
- Duration: 1 hour.
Other instructions
Basic card making materials will be provided. Participants can bring in tools and decorative items on their own. The provided card sheet will be of size A4. Based on the participant's creativity, they can alter shapes or multi-fold the card sheet.
Competition item #6
Christmas Selfie
Description
Capture the Christmas themed pictures at the venue.
Rules
- Participants: Rotarians and their families.
- Teams: Any number of entries from each club can participate in this event.
- Duration: Selfie pictures taken for entry in the competition should be forwarded between 5 PM and 7:30 PM while at the venue to a specified WhatsApp number (to be given at the venue).
- Selfie taken at the Carols & Carnival venue in RECCAA will only qualify for the competition.
- The photograph submitted should be a selfie with the photographer in the frame.
Kindly note
Before you register
- Registration closes on 30th November 2026 for all events other than Christmas Selfie.
- Carols and Carnival will be held at The RECCAA Club Kakkanad on Saturday, 5th December 2026.
- No participation limit for any events. Multiple registrations are permitted.
- Reporting time for all events at the venue – 3:30 PM.
Event registration
Fee is charged per entry.
| Event | Registration fee per entry |
|---|---|
| Carol Singing | Rs. 6000 |
| Tableau | Rs. 4000 |
| Christmas Tree Decoration | Rs. 2500 |
| Crib Setting | Rs. 2500 |
| Christmas Card Making | Rs. 300 |
| Christmas Selfie | Rs. 300 |
| Package Registration * | Rs. 15000 |
Package registration *
Clubs participating in Carols – 1 entry, Tableau – 1 entry, Tree – 1 entry, Crib – 1 entry, Card – 3 entries, Selfie – 2 entries.
Registration fee to be paid to
AccountRotary Club of Cochin City Carols and Carnival
Account No502000 88496975
IFSCHDFC0005756
Virtual Payment Address8089726133@hdfcbank
BankHDFC
Selfie registration on the spot can be done at the venue also.
Exciting prizes await
| Event | First | Second | Third | Weightage for overall championship * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Singing | Rs. 15000 | Rs. 10000 | Rs. 6000 | 40% |
| Tableau | Rs. 10000 | Rs. 5000 | Rs. 4000 | 25% |
| Christmas Tree Decoration | Rs. 5000 | Rs. 3000 | Rs. 2500 | 15% |
| Crib Setting | Rs. 5000 | Rs. 3000 | Rs. 2500 | 10% |
| Christmas Card Making | Gift/Memento | Gift/Memento | Gift/Memento | 5% |
| Christmas Selfie | Gift/Memento | Gift/Memento | Gift/Memento | 5% |
* Overall championship - For a club to be eligible for the overall championship, participation in all events is a must