Penang, Malaysia, 20 May 2015 – SOZO and Penang Global Tourism are all geared up to present the best of Japan’s pop culture, right here in George Town on 23rd and 24th May 2015.
The PAM2015 features a whole list of exciting activities throughout the day such as Japan’s latest animated movies, anime merchandise and thrilling Xcape games. At nightfall, the festival moves outdoors to the Matsuri Zone, Anime Night Market and Anisong & DJ Party Stage, where singers Mika Kobayashi, yanaginagi, Anisong DJs Hachioji-P and DJ’TEKINA//SOMETHING a.k.a. Yuyoyuppe will be performing.
Here are some of the not-to-be-missed HIGHLIGHTS at Dewan Sri Pinang and the Esplanade!
EVENT GUIDE
DEWAN SRI PINANG
- Anime Movie Screening
- Anime Exhibition
- Cosplay Competition
- Workshops
- XCAPE Game
ESPLANADE
- Matsuri Experience Zone
- Anisong & DJ Party Stage
COSPLAY X PENANG PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
There will also be a photography competition where cosplayers and photographers will submit cosplay photographs at various locations in Penang to win a trip to Singapore's AFASG 2015! This competition is aimed at bringing out the essence of cosplay around the unique locations in Penang. This competition will be organised from 20th to 31st May and winners will be selected by our Cosplay Guests Angie, Mon, Hana & Baozi, Shimo and YingTze.
With so much to see and do, the PAM2015 will be an unforgettable fun experience! For more on what’s happening during the event, please refer to the attached event guide.
PAM2015 is the brainchild of SOZO, the company behind the Anime Festival Asia, and Penang Global Tourism, Penang’s tourism bureau. It will be supported by Anime Festival Asia, the state of Penang and the Consulate-General of Japan in Penang. The organisers would do their best to bring the joy and celebration of a unique outdoor Japanese Pop Culture experience to the whole family in Penang while supporting the youth and creativity in the state! The Penang Anime Matsuri sets the bar as the event for all to enjoy regardless of age, religion and gender and attracts not only tourist but also Malaysian fans of Cosplay which has a large fanbase in Malaysia.
Event Name: Penang Anime Matsuri 2015 - Summer Party!
Date: 23rd and 24th May 2015
Venue: Esplanade, George Town
Ticket Price: Free access area – Free entry, Exhibition - RM10 per day, Concert - RM128 (Inclusive of 2 days exhibition), for more information please refer to the Annex.
Official Website: http://pamsummer.asia
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.
Ticket sale for the concert will start at 3pm on the 14th of March via Peatix, http://peatix.com/ , priced at RM128 inclusive of 2 days exhibition. Attendees can also purchase tickets on the event day.
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