Mermaids from all over the world are preparing to embark on an extraordinary journey to the ADEX Sabah Ocean Partnership Summit 2023 for the highly anticipated ADEX SABAH Mermaid Competition 2023.
From August 18-20, 2023, the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Sabah, Malaysia, will become a haven for mermaid enthusiasts, offering an unparalleled opportunity for mermaids to showcase their talent and grace, judged LIVE by esteemed freediving representatives and fellow mermaids from MFI, PADI, SSI.
Through this competition, the organisers hope this will also unify a community that can connect, exchange ideas and inspire one another towards ocean conservation and fostering a sustainable future.
Three categories will be offered for participation – Junior, Fresh and Open – and judged in three rounds. In the first round, contestants will have to “Strike a Pose” as they will be judged on their costumes and visual appeal. Ten participants will be shortlisted for the semi-final round to “Flaunt Your Fins” where they will be required to do a 2-minute performance in the tank. Five contestants will then move on to the final round where they will have to “Share Your Passion” about ocean conservation.
“We’ve devised a unique competition where our mermaids can share equally in our overall messages of ocean conservation and sustainability. I believe the passion of this growing community can make a huge impact in our drive towards a sustainable future for everyone,” ADEX CEO John Thet explains.
This year’s summit will feature global experts and trailblazers from across the globe who will discuss and explore diving disciplines, ocean conservation and sustainability issues, and at the same time offer opportunities to connect, network with industry peers and the wider hospitality, conservation and education arenas.
This will be an excellent platform for leveraging knowledge and expertise, becoming an agent for change towards conservation and education, fostering partnerships for a sustainable future, and positioning brands that will contribute to and enhance the development of a sustainable blue economy.
Please visit www.adex.asia for registration details and further information.
