Comic Fiesta 2017 @ Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre~!!

Assalam & hye everyone~!!

So, this will be my first post for 2018, but it is actually regarding an event in 2017, hehe...

Comic Fiesta 2017 was held on 16th-17th December 2017 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, right next to Suria KLCC. It is an annual event celebrating anime, manga, and game fans across Malaysia. For this event, I registered myself to become a volunteer (just wanted to gain experience).

Official poster of the event

This is the biggest anime+manga+game related event in Malaysia. It's also known as CF. Other events similar to this are Animangaki, Japan Otaku Matsuri, MGACE, Cosplay Festival, and others.

As a volunteer on the basic doujin booth team, I was assigned to guard the exit doors (doujin comes from the term doujinshi that means self-published works by amateurs). On Day 1, I wore the CF t-shirt, a panda shawl, and a panda hat (trying to portray myself as a panda lover, haha).

Me in the CF t-shirt, panda hat, and panda shawl

On Day 2, I wore a pink yukata (the same one that I wore during Bon Odori 2017).

Since I was on duty, I did not get to snap pics of the various cosplayers who attended the event. So, here are only a few pics that I have.

Selfie with Haruha (a kouhai of mine)

With Hanabi (a member of Hijab Cosplay Gallery group)

Another selfie with Haruha

Selfie with a new friend who came all the way from Johor

One of the halls of the event

This pic was taken at 6.29 p.m., half an hour before closing time

Lollipops that I received from dear Haruha

My first ever volunteer tag ^_^

A certificate of appreciation for being a volunteer

Despite several issues that have arised due to the event, I still hope that CF will continue to be held in the years to come. For myself, I enjoy going there as I can meet old and new friends, see cosplayer idols face-to-face, buy merchandise, and see various people cosplaying their fave characters.

Thanks for reading & happy blogging~!!

Bon Odori 2017 @ Shah Alam~!!

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Well, this blog has been left for quiet a long time, haha.. Sorry for not updating regularly.

On 22nd July 2017, I went to the 41st Bon Odori 2017 at Kompleks Sukan Negara Shah Alam, Seksyen 21 a.k.a Panasonic Sports Complex. The first time I went to Bon Odori was back in 2015 (click here for the blog post). I didn't get a chance to go last year, though.

This year, I went together with Hannah and a friend of mine. It was their first time to Bon Odori.

Our yukata~~~.... Hannah's yukata (left) was bought in Japan ^_^

Me and Hannah

Hannah posing before going to the event

Hannah played a fishing game and ate okonomiyaki. It tasted just like takoyaki~...

The weather this year was superb, no rain at all! Previously, it usually rained or drizzled during the event, leaving a muddy field. And since it didn't rain this year, there was a fireworks display!

It was great fun! There was such a huge crowd too, as earlier that day, there was an event, Visual Arts Expo, at Shah Alam Convention Centre. Hope to go to Bon Odori again next year~!!! ヾ(´▽｀*;)ゝ”

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Bon Odori 2015 Festival @ Shah Alam~!!

Salam & hye everyone~!!

Ever known what a Bon Odori festival is? Bon odori is actually a Japanese dance festival, which is usually celebrated on the 15th day of the seventh month of the lunar calendar. In Malaysia, bon odori is held annually in Penang & Shah Alam, Selangor.

Recently, on 5th September 2015, the 39th Bon Odori Festival was held as usual at the Panasonic Sports Complex in Shah Alam. Andddd.... even though I live in Shah Alam, this was the first time I had the opportunity to go to the event! (╯✧∇✧)╯

People attending bon usually wear yukata (casual kimono) and geta. I bought my very first own yukata from a yukata shop in Damansara Damai. They also have a Facebook page, Cosplay and Yukata Shop. 

The yukata shop in Damansara Damai

All the yukatas on the shelves

The pink yukata that I bought for RM85

And since I'm a bit low in my financial budget, I decided to make my own obi (the belt worn around the yukata) and kinchaku bag (Japanese bag worn together with the yukata or kimono), besides a matching bow brooch for my hijab.

Obi, bow brooch and kinchaku bag

Me in a yukata

I went there with a friend of mine, who is also a Japan culture fan like myself, hihi.. Although it rained a bit for some time, the event still attracted hordes of people. Here are some pics taken at bon odori:

People performing several dance routines on the stage

(btw, the ones wearing the blue yukata & yellow yukata (with pink hijab) are the owners of the yukata shop I mentioned earlier)

The Kintako girl making takoyaki

Me trying to sit down by adjusting my yukata

Yummy takoyaki!!! (ﾉ^∇^)ﾉﾟ

The crowd

For next year's bon, I'm planning on sewing my own yukata, if I can find the pattern, muehehehe... and maybe buy a pair of geta too! If you want to buy a yukata or kimono via online, why not try checking out Oh, Japan! or Tokyo Purple.

Did you attend Bon Odori 2015?  :3

Thanks for reading & happy blogging~!!

DIY Photo Booth, Candy Booth & Guestbook Corner for my brother's wedding~!!

Salam & hye everyone~!!

Yes, it's been a while since I last updated this blog, hoho.. Anyway, today I'd like to update about my brother, Ayep's wedding reception, which was held recently on 15th August 2015. 

He has given me the challenge of making a photo booth, candy booth and guestbook corner. This is my first time ever doing such a project for a wedding, therefore I admit that the end result is quite simple yet pleasing, hehehe...

Below are the pics of the craft project for his wedding:

Paper bird cages

Props and decorations made from paper and felt

Photo Booth

Close-up of Photo Booth

Photo Booth Props (made from felt)

Candy Booth & Guestbook Corner

Candy Booth

Guestbook Corner

Wedding Guestbook

Close-up of Guestbook Corner

Close-up of Guestbook Corner

Apart from that, here are some pics of the bride and groom, family members and guests at the wedding reception:

 

It's been an awesome experience! Congrats to my brother and sister-in-law on their wedding. Thanks so much to those who have come. Andddddd....if any of you would like to enquire on the photo booth props or wedding guestbook, you can contact me via the contact page on my craft business blog. (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و

Thanks for reading & happy blogging~!! ^_^