SARIKEI: Entries are now open for the ‘Pineapple Queen’ beauty pageant, as well as other competitions to be held during the Sarikei Pineapple Fest 2014, which will run from Oct 3 to 12.
According to event organiser Top Event Management (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, applicants for the beauty pageant must register by Oct 3, as the preliminary round is scheduled for Oct 4 from 9.30pm to 11pm.
The finale on Oct 6 will see the crowning of the new Pineapple Queen, who will walk away with RM1,000 worth of Primada products voucher and a cash prize of RM300.
The first runner-up will receive RM800 Primada voucher and RM250, while the second runner-up will bag RM600 Primada voucher and RM200.
Each of the other 10 finalists will get Primada and Total Image products worth RM100.
Meanwhile the registration for the Pineapple Star Open Singing Competition will be open till Oct 4, with the preliminary round to be running from 9am till
noon while the final will be on Oct 5.
Registration for the Pineapple Star Children’s Singing Contest will run until Oct 5. Open children aged four to 15, the preliminary round will be held on the same day from 8am to noon, while the final is on Oct 11.
Those in the top three will get RM250, RM200 and RM150 respectively, while 10 other finalists will bag each bag RM50.
Members of the public are also invited to participate in the Pineapple King Eating Competition scheduled for Oct 3, and Pineapple King Drinking Competition on Oct 8.
A Children’s Colouring and Drawing Contest will also be conducted for kindergarten and primary pupils on Oct 5 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm.
It will be divided into Group A for those aged four to eight, and Group B (nine to 12).
Contact 017-852 3288 / 017-852 4100 for further information on the festival, or go to ING Motor at Jalan Repok hereto obtain registration forms.