The festival committee hopes for further success for a day marked by a cultural change of scenery.
They are also there to encourage new ideas, and from this point of view, we can trust them without a doubt. This week, the Labastide-Saint-Pierre festival committee is once again taking action to reiterate the cultural initiative launched for the first time last year. Saturday June 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., this will be the second day entirely dedicated to Japanese culture. Pop culture in Japan is particularly fascinating, so much so that this imaginary universe appeals to young people around the world. For around ten years, the archipelago has benefited from an impressive cultural influence. An incredible craze that is not about to disappear. “It’s a culture that caught our attention, and we offered a first thematic day last year, which brought together many curious people,” explain those responsible for the festival committee. Between kawaii style, Harajuku fashion, the manga phenomenon, J-pop and anime, including the unusual experiences of Maid Café or cosplay, Japanese pop culture never ceases to amaze us.
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Given the great success experienced last year, it was obvious to the organizers that this meeting could be repeated. Saturday, the day will be animated by colorful and attractive workshops. “The idea is to offer a moment marked by Japanese culture, with the major trends of the moment, to introduce them to a wide audience”, recently explained Éric Lemoine, vice-president of the committee and instigator of the event. This beautiful moment will be offered all day long, at the rural home. Mangas, video games, origami, cosplay, exhibitions, derivative products, pop culture and Japanese culture, the committee seeks to understand, integrate and assimilate what comes from abroad within its own culture. And other ideas will enhance this second edition: a Pokémon® Arena for young people aged 10 to 16, upon registration, with a start at 10 a.m.; a retro gaming zone with Arcade terminals, a just dance stage and K-Pop karaoke; a cosplay parade; video games and geek culture; martial arts demonstrations with judo and karate clubs; stalls and a market; manga; maps; crafts; a grocery store, then a geek raffle and a lively quiz. “We innovate and we try to integrate something new in order to further expand the incredible facets of this authentic culture,” confides President Émilie Pierre-Gay as the event approaches.
The festival committee is counting on the participation of as many people as possible in order to open up great hopes of meetings before the arrival of summer.
Refreshment bar and food truck on site.
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