Our readers who have long since enjoyed anime and cosplay have long known about kawaii, the cuteness inherent in the many aspects of Japanese popular culture. However, only a few may probably know that kawaii has already taken a life of its own and has, for many years, become a unique experience and a lifestyle adopted by people all over the world. And with the coming of Kawaii in Manila 2, The First Philippine Kawaii Convention, the kawaii lifestyle in the Philippines will be taking another leap forward and take Filipinos by storm. Kawaii in Manila is the first-ever Kawaii convention in the Philippines, coming this September 6, 2014 at White Space Makati, a day-long convention dedicated to promoting the interest and appreciation for the kawaii culture through various kawaii-related programs and activities. arkadymac.com is an official media partner, so expect us to give you a great coverage of the event.
The meaning of Kawaii has gone beyond its original sense. It is no longer just a word that means “cute,” “pretty” or “adorable” in Japanese. Kawaii is now considered a global phenomenon because of its great influence in art, fashion, beauty, food and various consumer products. It is not just an appreciation for all things cute and fun but also a way of looking at the world in a happy and positive light. Kawaii is a culture enjoyed by Japanophiles (Japanese culture enthusiasts) from all over the world, including the Philippines.
In 2013, the ultimate kawaii experience was brought to the Philippines through “Kawaii in Manila” – a kawaii lifestyle workshop filled with a variety of kawaii-related activities. Following the success of the workshop, the Kawaii PH team decided to take the ultimate kawaii experience to a whole new level by staging the first ever Kawaii convention in September 6, 2014 – Kawaii in Manila 2. Kawaii in Manila 2 is a day-long convention dedicated to promoting the interest and appreciation for the kawaii culture through various kawaii-related programs and activities. Kawaii in Manila 2 aims to unite people who share a common interest in Japanese culture, animation, fashion, and everything in between. In addition to providing an avenue where kawaii enthusiasts and Japanophiles can get together, Kawaii in Manila 2 can also be a great opportunity for Japanese-themed and kawaii-related brands to be introduced and to conduct business.
Kawaii in Manila 2 will take you to a magical portal where you can experience cuteness through Philippine fair x Japanese matsuri themed shows, contests, workshops, and activities. Come join us in munching on sweet Pocky treats, playing dress up, and kawaii-fying the normal. Let’s all show how wonderful a kawaii world can be! It aims to be the frontrunner in bringing the best kawaii experience in the Philippines by producing the first kawaii convention with the supervision and support from Japan, to promote the interest in kawaii culture and unite and build a network of kawaii culture enthusiasts,and bring not only the Kawaii but also the Cool Japan experience through various entertaining and engaging activities that will help event goers appreciate the Japanese culture more.
KAWAII IN MANILA 2
Whitespace Manila – 2314 Don Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Makati City
Doors open at 11:00 AM
Earlybird tickets at 150.00 Php
Door tickets at 170.00 Php
For more information: www.convention.kawaii.ph
Visit our Social Media Sites:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kawaii.in.manila & www.facebook.com/kawaii.in.ph
Instagram: @kawaii_ph
Twitter: @kawaii_ph
Tumblr: www. kawaii-ph.tumblr.com
Official website: www.kawaii.ph
How to Get tickets:
Pre-order tickets are sold at P150.00 per person. Door tickets are sold at P170.00 per person. You can avail your ticket on the day of the event or you can purchase your tickets in advance by depositing your payment (P150.00 each) to our PNB or BDO account. We recommend that you purchase the discounted tickets in advance to avoid having to wait in line at the ticket booth. Deadline for pre-order tickets payment will be on September 4, 2014.
PNB Account: Anne Kate Therese O. Pinero
Account No.: 573 016 0000 15
Account Type: Savings Account
PNB – Eastwood City
BDO Account: Anne Kate Therese O Pinero
Account No.: 007 9400 423 32
Account Type: Savings Account
For full information please visit http://convention.kawaii.ph/buy-tickets/
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