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Most beautiful house contest to celebrate the Year of snake

By Zaki Salleh

MANJUNG: To celebrate the Chinese New Year 2025, the Clean and Beautiful Committee of Kampung Jering, Ayer Tawar, organized the ‘My House is the Most Beautiful’ competition.

This is the first time such a competition has been held in the village to mark the arrival of the Year of Snake.

According to the program coordinator, Ir. Ong Kean Sing, the objective of the competition is to beautify homes with decorations, lanterns, and festive flowers.

The focus of the decorations is on the house’s front yard.

“The criteria for this competition are based on creativity, traditional elements, and cultural aspects. A total of 20 houses are participating.

“As for the judging criteria, 40% is based on creativity, such as unique decoration designs and creative elements.

“Overall aesthetics account for 30%, covering neat, harmonious, and attractive decoration arrangements.

“Cultural elements (20%) include Chinese New Year traditions like lanterns, red packets, and banners.

“The remaining 10% comes from online voting. All entries will be posted in the village’s WhatsApp group for residents to vote,” he explained.

The first-place winner will receive a banner (2 x 4 feet), a trophy, and a cash prize of RM588.

Second and third place will receive similar prizes, with cash prizes of RM388 and RM288, respectively.

Three consolation prizes will also be awarded, each consisting of a trophy and RM188 in cash.

Kean Sing said the prize banners, with the theme ‘My House is the Most Beautiful’ can be hung at the front door of the winning houses.

He added that the victory would be a source of pride and honor for the residents of Kampung Jering.

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