ABOUT THE CONTEST
    
       TRENDS “Onam Nalla Olam” - powered by Malayala Manorama!
        
        Season 3 of the largest onam competition is open for participation.  To participate in the contests, you can upload your entries and register.
     
    About each category
    Trendsetter group photo contest 
    
      
        - Photos showcasing Onam celebrations by families, friends, colleagues etc to be uploaded on the on the registration page and posted on social media(Instagram/Facebook). 
 
        - Entries which are only posted on social media handles will also be considered.
 
        - Photos can be from any onam celebrations in the past or current year
 
        - Best 30 photos will be shortlisted for semi final round.
 
        - A combination of expert jury score and number of likes on the Instagram or facebook post will be considered to select final 3 winners
 
        - If selected as winner, at least 3 people present in the photo should be present for the grand finale event in Kochi to receive the prize
 
        - The decision of the judges and the expert panel shall be final in all matters and no correspondence shall be entertained in relation to their decision.
 
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    Trending Onam Reel Contest
    
      
        - To register, participants have to upload a reel capturing Onam celebrations and Fashion on their Instagram profile with #trendsreelonam  #TrendsOnamNallaOlam hashtags for participating in this category
 
        - Reels can be created showcasing Onam celebrations from any of the past years or current year
 
        - Best 100 reels will receive Rs. 2000 worth TRENDS gift voucher. Full amount of this gift voucher can be used for shopping at any of the TRENDS stores in Kerala
 
        - Top three trending reels (maximum views) will be selected as winners for the grand finale event
 
        - Winners have to be present at the grand finale event in Kochi to receive the prize
 
        - The decision of the judges and the expert panel shall be final in all matters and no correspondence shall be entertained in relation to their decision.
 
      
     
    Trendsetter College Contest
    
      
        - Colleges to form a team with maximum 20 members in the team and perform a 20 minutes stage show. 
 
        - 20 minutes performance to include a fashion show as one of the elements 
 
        -  Shortlisted 50 colleges will be invited for the semi final round on 18th or 19th Aug, 2024 at any one of the following centers
			Trivandrum, Kottayam, Cochin, Thrissur, Calicut
         
        - At the semi final each team will be given 20 minutes to perform 
 
        - 20 minutes performance can include a skit, dance, song, fashion show etc to showcase the theme in the best creativity. 
 
        - Best team from each semi final round will be selected to the grand finale in Kochi 
 
        - Teams to carry an official document signed by the College to participate in the ground events
 
        - Rs. 5000 will be given to every team selected to the semi - final round
 
        - The decision of the judges and the expert panel shall be final in all matters and no correspondence shall be entertained in relation to their decision.