{"id":222,"date":"2017-09-06T18:24:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-06T10:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/animefestival.asia\/singapore17\/?page_id=222"},"modified":"2017-11-22T21:27:08","modified_gmt":"2017-11-22T13:27:08","slug":"info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/animefestival.asia\/singapore17\/info\/","title":{"rendered":"C3 AFA Singapore Information"},"content":{"rendered":"

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C3 AFA SINGAPORE INFORMATION<\/h1>\n

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Anime Festival Asia Indonesia (AFAID) is back for its 6th instalment since 2012. This time under a new partnership between AFA and C3 – the event will be rebranded C3 Anime Festival Asia (C3AFA) Jakarta 2017. The unification will bring forth new and upgraded contents to Japanese pop culture fans in Indonesia from 18 \u2013 20 August 2017 at JIExpo.<\/p>\n

C3 AFA Jakarta 2017 aims to bring in the latest and best content from Japan and will adopt Anime Festival Asia\u2019s signature style of having 3 main areas for fans: Exhibition, Stage and Concert.<\/p>\n

The exhibition area will host both Japanese and local companies, anime fans can purchase limited and exclusive items from their favourite anime series here. The stage will feature anime screenings, voice actors and actresses, cosplay shows and more. The I love anisong concert that happens at night will feature eight top anisong artistes from Japan.<\/p>\n

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C3 AFA Jakarta Partner Profiles<\/b><\/p>\n

\u25a0 About AFA\u2028<\/b>
\nThe first AFA was held in 2008 in Singapore. Boasting artiste concerts and many stage programs direct from Japan, AFA is the largest Japanese Pop Culture Event in Southeast Asia. With its 2016 edition covering three countries, it saw a total of over 210,000 event attendees over the three countries (94,000 in Singapore, 62,000 in Indonesia, 55,000 in Thailand) SOZO is the owner and manager of the AFA events platform.<\/p>\n

\u25a0 About C3 Event<\/b>
\nStarted by organiser Sotsu in 2000 in Tokyo with \u201cCharacter, Culture and Contents\u201d as its focus. Its strength lies in the many character goods manufacturers exhibiting at the event. In 2009, the event began its East-Asia expansion to Hong Kong, and reached Beijing in 2016.<\/p>\n

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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE ATTENDING EVENT!<\/h3>\n

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GENERAL RULES<\/a> HOW TO BUY TICKETS<\/a> ADMISSION POLICY<\/a> REFUND POLICY<\/a> FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n

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GENERAL RULES<\/h1>\n

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Attendee Guidelines for C3AFA Singapore 2017<\/h1>\n

Due to heightened security concerns in Singapore, and past issues, We have come up with rules and policies with regards to attending the event. Please understand our guidelines for a pleasant experience at C3AFA Singapore 2017 this year!<\/b><\/p>\n

Definitions<\/b>:<\/p>\n

Event staff<\/b> shall be defined as a person who is working in the employ of C3 Anime Festival Asia 2017. This includes, but not limited to, marshals, photographers, and security. Exhibitors are not event staff but may instruct you within and around the areas of their booth.<\/p>\n

Attendee(s)<\/b> shall be defined as any person within the event area of C3 Anime Festival Asia 2017. This includes, but not limited to, exhibitors, cosplayers, photographers, and members of the public.<\/p>\n

Event area<\/b> shall be defined as the third floor foyer and concourse, (excluding meeting rooms), and fourth floor halls of Suntec Singapore Exhibition and Convention Centre. Any area outside of this is not part of the event area. However, we ask that attendees remain mindful of these guidelines outside of the event area as well.<\/p>\n

Rules and Conditions:<\/h3>\n

1. General<\/h4>\n
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  1. C3 AFA Singapore will not be responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged property.<\/li>\n
  2. C3 AFA Singapore will not be responsible for any injury or death resulting from the event.<\/li>\n
  3. No outside food and drinks are allowed within the Exhibition, Main Stage and Concert areas. Plain water in water tumblers is allowed.<\/li>\n
  4. No smoking is allowed at all times.<\/li>\n
  5. Running and shoving is prohibited at all times.<\/li>\n
  6. By entering the event area, attendees hereby give consent to having your likeness taken in video or photo and\/or published by attending media.<\/li>\n
  7. There is no guarantee that guests will receive fan gifts. Please respect staff\u2019s instructions.<\/li>\n
  8. No photography or video\/audio recording is allowed in the Main Stage and Concert area or any designated area.<\/li>\n
  9. Organisers reserve all rights to remove persons violating the any rules from the event without any form of refund.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    2. Ticketing<\/h4>\n
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    1. Admission into the Exhibition, Main Stage and Concert areas are only by wristbands.<\/li>\n
    2. Children under the height of 90cm can enter the Exhibition and Main Stage area, (not inclusive of the concert are) free if accompanied by 1 paying adult.<\/li>\n
    3. Entry into the Exhibition and Main Stage area uses wristbands.<\/li>\n
    4. Entry into the concert uses wristbands. These wristbands can only be redeemed at the event by showing an e-ticket (by print-out or on mobile phone) or a physical ticket, at a designated counter.<\/li>\n
    5. Please note that wristbands are to be worn on the wrist tightly before entry into the exhibition area, stage area or concert area. Entry will be refused if wristbands are not worn before entry. Entry will also be refused if wristbands are worn loosely and can be slipped off easily.<\/li>\n
    6. Please only purchase official tickets from our ticketing agents listed on our website and official ticketing box counters. If found with an unofficial (e.g fake) ticket, you will not be allowed entry in to the event.<\/li>\n
    7. Ticket scalping and illegal sales of other merchandise (without a paid booth) is prohibited.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      3. Bags<\/h4>\n
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      1. Bag checks will be conducted when entering the Exhibition, Main Stage and Concert area in Halls 401 to 406. There will be counters at the entrances of these areas for checks to be conducted. For faster clearance, have your bags opened and ready to be checked before it is your turn.<\/li>\n
      2. Any bag larger than a shoe bag (dimensions of 35 cm x 20 cm by 20cm) will have to be opened up and checked visually.<\/li>\n
      3. If attendees do not have anything larger than a shoe bag, they may go through the express lane. Visual inspections of the contents will still be made for any bag carried in the express lane.<\/li>\n
      4. The event staff reserves the right to have you moved to the bag queue for checks at their discretion.<\/li>\n
      5. At no time should any bag be left unattended. At all times, there should be another attendee looking after the bag.<\/li>\n
      6. The event staff reserve the right to remove any attendees\u2019 bags left unattended. Staff will engage unattended bags by asking three times. If no answer is given after the third, the bags will be removed. Unattended bags will have to be collected at the show management office in Hall 405. You will need to purchase a ticket to access the show management office. Any bags still in the possession of the event staff at the end of the event will be disposed of.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        4. Concert<\/h4>\n
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        1. VIP concert tickets are based on reserved seating. GA concert tickets and packages are based on free-standing and guests are admitted on a first come first served basis.<\/li>\n
        2. Entry to the concert for those under the age of 12 is not allowed, unless accompanied by an adult. Both will require a ticket to enter the concert. Adults and children 12 years old and above will each require a ticket for admission into the concert.<\/li>\n
        3. VIP attendees are asked to remain at their designated seats at all times during the concert. Standing in the aisle in the concert is not allowed. Continued failure to adhere to this rule will result in removal from the event without refund.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          5. Costumes<\/h4>\n
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          1. There are no restrictions on the genre of costumes that can be present in the event area.<\/li>\n
          2. If the attendee\u2019s costume is military, para-military, or law-enforcement themed, we ask that they remain mindful at all times on how the public may perceive your costume when you are wearing them. Please make an indication or feature on the costume that would indicate that it is a costume and not a real uniform. This also applies to any costumes that are from, but not limited to, anime, games and manga.<\/li>\n
          3. If the attendee\u2019s costume consists of a feature that conceals facial features, they may be asked to remove the feature at any time. This includes, but not limited to, masks, helmets and bandanas.<\/li>\n
          4. If the attendee\u2019s costume is out-sized or has features that protrude out, we ask the attendees be aware while walking around and to avoid hitting other attendees.<\/li>\n
          5. The event staff reserves the right to ask any attendee to leave the event area or request the attendee to change out of costumes that are deemed inappropriate (but not limited to), e.g. indecent exposure (public exposure of genitalia, buttocks or breasts), outrage of modesty, make cause for public alarm (for example, terrorist wearing a suicide vest), etc.<\/li>\n
          6. Attendees should not engage in poses that are sexually suggestive or make cause for public alarm.<\/li>\n
          7. If you have a replica weapon, please refer to section 6.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            6. Weapons<\/h4>\n
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            1. If attendees are bringing any replica weapons to the event, we ask that they remain mindful and transport them to and from the event in a covered bag, e.g. rifle bag for replica firearms or cloth sheath for swords. Only take them out once you are in the event area.<\/li>\n
            2. Anything that is able to discharge a projectile should be made safe. This include functional bows and crossbows with tensioned strings. Nerf guns should be unloaded and\/or batteries removed.<\/li>\n
            3. Replica metal edged weapons (e.g. swords, daggers, thrown weapons) of any length are not allowed at the event, even if the cutting edges are blunt.<\/li>\n
            4. All replica firearms are required to have their muzzle tips coloured in orange.<\/li>\n
            5. Spot checks of replica weapons will be made and cleared weapons will be marked with a coloured cable tie specific for each day.<\/li>\n
            6. When walking around with replica weapons, please do not carry them in an aggressive manner, e.g. shouldering rifles, fingers inside trigger guards, swords raised, etc. If possible, carry firearms with your fingers away from the trigger and pointed downwards, and weapons sheathed.<\/li>\n
            7. If attendees wish to present their weapon aggressively, we ask that they only do so when posing for a photo.<\/li>\n
            8. When attendees are leaving the event area, they are reminded to keep the replica weapons for transport. Do not carry weapons outside of the event area openly to avoid alarming the public.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              7. Harassment<\/h4>\n
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              1. Attendees have the right to refuse any request for photos.<\/li>\n
              2. Attendees should always ask other attendees for permission or have the acknowledgement of the attendee before taking the photo. This includes any AFA guests that may be in the event area.<\/li>\n
              3. Any form of harassment by any attendee will not be tolerated. This includes verbal, sexual, physical and psychological abuse.<\/li>\n
              4. Any attendee who thinks that they or anyone is the victim of such harassment should approach the event staff or notify the authorities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                8. Event staff<\/h4>\n
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                1. Our event staff can be identified by their lanyards and reserve the right to instruct and advise attendees in the event area on the guidelines.<\/li>\n
                2. If instructed by the event staff, please comply with their requests.<\/li>\n
                3. The event staff reserves the right to ask or remove any persons from the event without refund should they be in violation of these guidelines.<\/li>\n
                4. Please note that while C3AFASG17 is organizing the event, Suntec Singapore Exhibition and Convention Centre, the venue owners, has their own security as well.They can be identified by their uniform. They reserve the right to instruct attendees as well.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  9. Miscellaneous<\/h4>\n
                    \n
                  1. While attendees are welcome to hang out around the event area, they are reminded to not obstruct walkways and doors. The event staff reserves the right to ask any attendee to move from the affected area.<\/li>\n
                  2. Attendees are reminded to dispose of their trash in the proper receptacles.<\/li>\n
                  3. Everyone, not just the event staff, has a role to play in helping keeping the event safe and conducive for everyone to enjoy. If you spot anything that you think is out of place, please let our event staff know, or if the situation warrants it, please contact the authorities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Failure to adhere to these guidelines will result in removal from the event area without refund, or if the situation warrants, offenders may be handed over to the relevant authorities.<\/b><\/p>\n

                     <\/p>\n

                    Thank you for your kind understanding and cooperation.<\/p>\n

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