by KT Leong
Looking for somewhere to enjoy yourself this weekend and get out of the scorching heat while you’re at it? For lovers of pop culture and Japanophiles in general, Ipoh Parade is the place to be on March 9 and 10 as they host their Haru Matsuri.
Check out the list of events below, to see all the cool things that will be available, from doujin booths for manga lovers, a colouring contest for the kids, and of course, what is arguably the highlight of the weekend, the annual Cosplay Party 4.0. With the cosplay scene really picking up in Perak, and especially Ipoh in recent months, there’s sure to be high quality “cosers” walking about throughout the day.
9 – 10 Mar Programme
10:00am – 10:00pm: Doujin Booth
10:00am – 10:00pm: Karate Dojo Experience by PRK Legends Karate Academy
12:00pm – 8:00pm: Japanese-Themed Deco Workshop
12:00pm – 8:00pm: Origami Workshop
12:00pm – 8:00pm: Station Games
12:00pm – 8:00pm: Anime 360 Photobooth
9 Mar
12:00pm – 7:00pm: Cosplayer Walkabout
11:00am: Children Colouring Contest by Sushi King
1:30pm: Karate Performance & Workshop by PRK Legends Karate Academy
5:00pm: Spicy Ramen Challenge by Sushi Tei
6:00pm: Wasabi Sushi Eating Contest by Sushi King
10 Mar
2:00pm: Cosplay Party 4.0 | Cosplay Competition
Register here for the Children Colouring Contest by Sushi King: http://tinyurl.com/4ct3e43j
In remembrance of the great Akira Toriyama (68) whose passing was announced today, Haru Matsuri would also be an opportunity to purchase a memento for all the cherished memories that he’s surely given to many readers. He was a prolific creator, from manga such as Dr. Slump and of course, Dragonball, to character designs for games like Chrono Trigger and the Dragon Quest franchise.
