Do you know
what a Furry is? Well, if you have seen
movies like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Zootopia, The Lion King, shows such
as My Little Pony, or anime such as Pokemon then you might have an idea.
FurryPinas 2018, happening on May 19-20 at the SMX Convention Center, is a
celebration of everything furry. The convention’s vision is to serve as the
annual hub for furry or anthropomorphic media.
FurryPinas 2018
will be the first ever furry convention open to the public, after its first
event in 2014. Holding the record as being the first furry convention in
Southeast Asia, FurryPinas is the official and only furry convention in the
Philippines.
What is the Furry Hobby?
Furry is not
only a fandom, but also a hobby. If you
enjoy looking at personified animals in different forms of media be it movies,
TV shows, anime, comics, etc., then you are part of the Furry hobby. Some
examples of animal characters would include famous characters like Mickey
Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Woody Woodpecker, and many more.
Most of the
communities involved in the Furry Hobby had been established long ago. Take for example Sylvanian Families, one of
the most popular toys in the market which has existed since 1985. Made by the
Japanese gaming company Epoch in 1985, Sylvanian Families is a collection of
anthropomorphic animal figurines and model sets. Distributed around the world,
they have become so popular that there is a growing community here in the
Philippines, one that remains strong to this day.
Other
communities such as a fanbase for Pokemon have been very lively since the
countless adorable critters have been popping out not only in our gaming
consoles, but also in our phones, in the form of Pokemon Go. It is not uncommon
to see someone throwing virtual Pokeballs at a virtual Pokemon while walking.
Why would you attend FurryPinas 2018?
It is one of
the most unique conventions happening this 2018. If you will be attending, then
you are among the first to experience this one of a kind event. Despite being such a unique event, the
tickets are also affordable with the basic entry level ticket costing at Php
115 inclusive of a lanyard and a con ID badge (early bird).
That’s not all!
Anyone who purchases a ticket will surely get freebies during the event. FurryPinas 2018 recognizes everyone who
supports the event, no matter the type of ticket they buy, but do remember that
greater freebies are in store for those who want more.
If you are an
artist, designer, cosplayer, a fan of movies, shows, toys, and other content
featuring anthro or humanized animals then you would not want to miss this. This event will bring you various activities
and features which you will surely love!
What happens at FurryPinas 2018?
FurryPinas 2018
brings two huge guests in the Furry Hobby.
First is Pocari Roo, an Australian furry fan and full-time YouTuber with
over 100 videos on her channel and over 50,000 subscribers. She is primarily
known for her Youtube channel where she does vlogs, music videos, how-tos,
Q&As, and more, with a family friendly rating and a primary focus on being
positive, entertaining, and helpful.
Bapogichi is
also guesting at FurryPinas 2018. A fan
of the furry hobby with over 40,000 followers, Bapogichi is a popular
illustrator known for his various fanart of anime, webcomics, cartoons, and
video games. Bapogichi is one of the moderators of the popular Buhay Kolehiyo
that features personified versions of different universities in the
Philippines.
Of course, the
event reserves tons of interactive activities for all attendees, including
talks and seminars relating to the Furry Hobby, an area to play different video
games from retro to modern games and tabletop games, various contests on and
off the stage, and dances and performances, among others.
One highlight
of FurryPinas 2018 includes the Furry Rave Party, happening at the very end of
the con, which is a celebration for all Furry Hobbyist to enjoy. Also, don’t
forget the dealers den, tavern area, carnival area, and many more!
So mark your
calendars on May 19-20, and let’s all go to FurryPinas 2018!
Not convinced yet? Then, why not
head on and watch this video to know more about FurryPinas 2018.
You can also
visit their website at www.furrypinas.com or like them
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FurryPinas.
PRESS CONTACT:
Name:
Brian Nicole Uy
Designation: Executive Director
Mobile Number: +639175188990
E-mail: briannicoleuy@furrypinas.com
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