The overall map of the event - we didn't have time to finish viewing all the exhibitors' stalls.
We visited the Seoul Character & Licensing Fair 2009 on Friday afternoon. We got two free tickets online a few weeks before the exhibition. It was because we have been visiting this fair 2 years ago, since the first year we paid for it, the continuous years we got the chance to apply for free tickets - early birds get first. I think that's a good marketing skill of Koreans.
I like characters very much - they make all adults younger, and they make the children happy - thus it is such a good place to visit for the mums and kids! Just we got in, we met the still famous characters: Power Rangers. (ok... it's Japanese cartoon)
Anyway, there were a lot of big dolls around - photo zones that you could take photos as many as you want! I met the cute Poporo and wanted to share the free ice-cream with him. All stalls have their own attractions and also ways to attract visitors - this year we got free ice-cream! Yummy!
Do not be shy, and just walk around the fair and take photos with the big dolls! They are free to touch, free to hug and free to take photos with! Do not lose the chance.
Anyway, there are some unique characters :P
Like this: if you stay in Korea for long time, you may acknowledge who he is... Yes, he is Andre Kim. 
This year also got the hand made mini statues of South Korea Presidents and also North Korea one.
Walk to the special zone and get to see more - there is always special show at the stage that you can enjoy a lot and sometimes can get free gifts if you can answer some questions.
There is also free character drawing and photo shooting too. If you do not mind to queue up, it's a must try! Since we were short of time this year, we didn't get this.
Mums no worry - the exhibitors always welcome to children to get in their stalls playing around, reading books and drawing - whatever they provide they can join for free. It is very good for kids who are easy to get tired when they get to this type of fair. They will not get boring easily if they can play and eat!
This year special: Nickelodeon & MTV had a big exhibition that visitors can play around for games and win free games - they even provide free banana! Yummy! --- Yellow everywhere.
Also, since Korea is a high-tech country, you can test around by drawing on the drawing tablet for free. Play around and may be you or your kids will be addicted to it!
There are a lot of events at specific times too - sometimes you can meet the artist directly - but this year we missed a lot!
This year also have Asia special exhibition which I found Malaysia comic artist is here too! Congratulations!
This type of fair widens my view on the marketing styles and cultures of Koreans. I must say that they are willing to do anything to serve the customers well! They are very user-friendly! They give free stuffs a lot!
They are more willing to add in political and economic views this year! More international supporters are coming over - I hope one day - Mickey Mouse will be here too!
Actually there was also animation film showing at Lotte Cinema at Konkuk Uni at the same time but we did not have the time and money to watch them. I hope one day we will have a chance to see animation from different countries!
If you want to know more about this fait, you may contact this email: info@characterfair.kr
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2 comments:
Wow! Tis fair really opens my eyes!! Thumbs up!!
going to fair really opens my eyes too! Last time I thought fair is only a marketing skill, but it is also a competition .
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