General Rules
Age Groups & Categories
- Under 10 (Junior Audio) – Born in 2016 or later
- Under 15 (Intermediate Audio) – Born between 2011 and 2015
- Under 15 (Intermediate Live) – Born between 2011 and 2015
- Above 15 (General Live) – Born in 2010 or earlier
- Age requirements are strictly enforced with no exemptions permitted Team Size & Performance Timings
- Teams must consist of 10-12 participants (minimum 10, maximum 12)
- Performance duration: 10-12 minutes
- Additional time allocated: 5 minutes for stage preparation and 5 minutes for stage exit
Registration Priority
- Registration priority is assigned as follows: 1. International teams 2. Interstate teams 3. Base Committee affiliated organizations 4. Non-affiliated organizations
- Total competition capacity is limited to 20 teams
- Vacancies may become available if affiliated teams are terminated or fail to complete registration requirements
Registration Fee & Payment Schedule
- Registration fee: $500 per team (paid in two installments)
- First Installment: $250 due upon acceptance of your registration application
- Second Installment: $250 due with team sheet submission before the final deadline
- Audio files must be submitted before the second installment payment
- Submit team sheets and audio files to: pfda@mail.com
Cancellation Policy
A registered team may be removed from the competition under the following circumstances:
- Breach of any Base Committee obligations (for affiliated organizations)
- Failure to pay registration fees by the final deadline
- Failure to submit audio files or team sheets by the final deadline
- Audio files must be submitted before the second installment payment
- Submission of audio files that do not meet required playing standards or format specifications
Dress Code & Props
To honor the traditional essence of Giddha, all participants must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Costumes must align with the performance theme and follow traditional Punjabi attire styling
- All wardrobe items must remain secure throughout the performance
- Not permitted: White or black costumes, sleeveless or half-sleeve shirts, glass bangles, or anklets
- Props should complement the performance theme and be handled respectfully
- Place props gently on the floor when not in use during the performance .
Punjabi Folk Dance Association
Competition, Calibration & Recognition.
