BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 1.5 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5ba6a3dc6c89ff69b7b182d9e109b173 CATEGORIES:Разное SUMMARY:ВНИМАНИЕ КОНКУРС: для участия в Фестивале цветения сакуры в Вашингтоне 2012 года со стороны посольства РФ приглашается образованная, социально-активная, талантливая девушка от 20-25. LOCATION:Washington,DC DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:
В этот знаменательный год - год празднования 200-летия русской кр
епости Форт-Росс в Калифорнии (200 лет истории отношений между Росси
ей и США)
и 100-летия передачи саженцев вишни сакуры Вашингтону в
знак дружбы между Японией и США
ТРЕБУЕТСЯ ПРИНЦЕССА
канди
даткa от России,
которая с 7 по 14 апреля 2012 года
будет пред
ставлять посольство России
в престижной благотворительной недельн ой программе
«Принцесса цветения вишни сакуры»
на Natio
nal Cherry Blossom Festival в Вашингтоне.
Для справки: Ка
ждый штат, территория США и ряд иностранных посольств в США выдвигают своих
молодых, социально активных и талантливых представительниц. С 1948 года в
ней приняло участие более трех тысяч девушек, включая дочерей президентов,
конгрессменов, сенаторов, министров, дипломатов и других высокопоставленных
лиц.
В 2010-11 годах две наши представительницы Кристина Бордюгова
и Елизавета Агладзе достойно представили Россию на фестивале, зарекомендова
в себя с самой лучшей стороны.
Подробнее об их участии в программе пр
инцесс
2010 года:
http://www.russianwashingtonbaltimor
e.co/ru/National_Cherry_Blossom_Festival_Russian
http://www.russi anwashington.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=70:-c herry-blossom-festival&catid=52:newsrw&Itemid=50
2011 года :
http://www.russianwashingtonbaltimore.com/ru/Cherry_blossom_20 11
http://www.russianwashington.com/index.php?option=com_content& view=article&id=483:2011-04-28-05-47-50&catid=52:newsrw&Itemid= 50
http://www.russianwashington.com/index.php?option=com_content& view=article&id=456:-l-r-&catid=75:dc&Itemid=50
Требования к кандидатке 2012 года, которые выдвигают устроители фест
иваля
International Cherry Blossom Princess Qualifications
To qual
ify as an NCSS International Cherry Blossom Princess, all candidates must m
eet the following minimum qualifications in order to be accepted to represe
nt their Country in the 2012 Cherry Blossom Festival.
Purpose
: An opportunity for Embassies to participate in an event where their c
andidate (Princess) representative can exchange and share their culture wit
h young women from the United States.
Residence: The Princ
ess or parent should be born in the country represented. This is important
so that the Princess will have first-hand knowledge about their country.
Age: The Princess is between 20 years of age, but no older t
han 25 years old, the closing day of the NCSS festival activities of the 20
12 National Cherry Blossom Festival®.
Education: The Princ
ess must speak English. Communication is extremely important. Preferable to
have honors and awards; Community, Social & Civic Activities/Organizat
ions; interesting hobbies, sports, interests, special talents
Mari
tal: The Princess must be single, never have been married, no child
ren.
Dress: International Princesses are encouraged to wea
r their native costumes at the Parade and State Society receptions, if they
so desire.
Wardrobe: Basic garments needed are:
•One W
HITE, formal, floor length ball gown (not skin tight) and long WHITE gloves
for the Grand Ball/Banquet
•One dressy skirted suit or comparable dress
for the Congressional Reception and Japan Ambassador Reception. No cocktai
l dresses or dresses with plunging necklines will be allowed.
•A good se
lection of interview type skirted suits, dresses, and one pantsuit (matchin
g top and pants) for daytime wear throughout the week. A list of appropriat
e attire for the week will be listed on the Schedule of Events well in adva
nce.
•Comfortable shoes that are coordinated with your dress/suit. We su
ggest these be flats or 1-2” heels. NO SANDALS, FLIP FLOPS, THONG OR MULE S
TYLES SHOES.
•One all-season coat, preferably with a liner, due to the u
npredictability of Washington weather.
Bright, colorful clothing is high
ly recommended. Outfits that are totally black, brown or dark gray are not
acceptable at any time during the week. This dress code will be enforced fo
r all U.S. and International princesses, and you will be required to change
immediately if inappropriate clothing is worn.
Princesses may NOT wear
crowns or tiaras (except when provided by NCSS). Jeans, stretch pants, tigh
t shorts, boots, high split skirts, or mini skirts will not be allowed duri
ng scheduled Festival events and activities. Princesses may not wear heavy
make-up or nail polish in colors such as black, blue, and other dark colors
.
We recommend you bring an extra suitcase due to the number of g
ifts you receive. Each participating State Society or Embassy is responsibl
e for an appropriate indigenous gift or memento from their State or Country
. Each Princess herself is responsible for bringing 60 gifts in order to
receive 60 gifts from others participants.
Availability: The Princess must attend all scheduled NCSS Festiv
al events and may be asked to participate in related events during the Fest
ival period. The program provides college-aged, professional women the chan
ce to meet and interface with role models, gain an increased understanding
of government and industry, as well as, be exposed to a broader internation
al environment. In addition to the educational and professional development
aspects, the program includes evening receptions with individual states, t
he Japan Ambassador and other Ambassadors, a Princess Tea, the Lantern Ligh
ting Ceremony, a Princess Luncheon, a Congressional Reception, and the Offi
cial Cherry Blossom Grand Ball/Sushi Reception.
Emergency:
Each Princess must provide NCSS with the name and phone number of a respon
sible adult in the Washington, DC, area who can be reached in case of an em
ergency, in addition to filling out the required Emergency Care Information
Form.
General: The Princess should possess poise, intelli
gence, maturity, have a good personality and character, and enjoy good phys
ical, mental and emotional stability in order to withstand the rigorous sch
edule of Festival activities. No visible tattoos or body piercing – for cla
rification contact the Princess Chair.
The International Princess may be
invited to participate in State Society receptions. Their participation is
encouraged, as this is a wonderful way to interact with the US Princesses
and State Society members.
Attendance: Each Princess mu
st be in Washington, DC, by Saturday, April 7, 2012, to attend Princess Ori
entation at 9:00am and the Princess Tea at 3:00pm at the headquarter
s hotel, Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel * 999 9th Street, NW * Was
hington, DC. Additional events that weekend are the traditional Lantern
Lighting Ceremony and the Opening Reception. You will receive a full and d
etailed Schedule of Events and the required dress for each event prior to t
he Festival. You should plan to be available for Festival activities unt
il 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 14, 2012. It is important that all Prince
sses be available and on time for all official functions.
Transpor
tation: Princesses will be transported to all events by bus, which
will leave from the headquarters hotel each morning, move the Princesses be
tween Festival events during the day, and returning them to the hotel each
evening. It is imperative that each Princess use the bus, even if they are
not staying at the headquarters hotel, to avoid traffic problems.
The completed Princess application MUST include the following documents (<
b>forms we will provide after potential candidate will be chosen):
1
. Statement of Interest by Princess – signed by the Princess and the Embass
y Representative (Form A).
2.$500.00 Princess Program Fee<
br>3.Each participant is responsible for an appropriate indigenous gift or
memento from their State or Country (60 gifts)
4.Princess
Participation Agreement signed by the Princess, Parent or Guardian, and the
Embassy Representative (Form B).
5.Legible Copy of Birth Certificate, D
rivers License or Passport (to confirm eligibility)Do NOT submit the origin
al of either document – these will not be returned.
6.A color digital ph
oto – must provide a digital head shot color photo, via email, and include
in the body of the email name and the country representing. This will be us
ed for the official Festival program and publicity purposes. The photos sho
uld be a head and shoulders portrait with just one pose. For consistency, w
e ask that you wear a black drape and no jewelry other than pearls and cons
ervative earrings. No hats, crowns or tiaras.
7.Cherry Blossom Princess
Biographical Information (Form C).
8.Copy-Ready 2012 Cherry Blossom Prin
cess Biography, 100 words or less (emailed)
9.Emergency Care Information
signed by the Princess (Form D).
10.Photo Release signed by the Princes
s and Parent or Guardian (Form E).
11.Escort Form and Additional Princes
s Information (Form F).
12.United States Cherry Blossom Queen and Runner
-Up Selection and Participation Agreement signed by the Princess, Parent or
Guardian, and State Society President (Form G).
13.Absence Request (sig
ned by the Princess) – only if applicable (Form H).