Category Archives: Nadeshicon 2023

Did you receive a Valentine’s Day gift? Today would be the time to thank this person! In Japan, this day, known as White Day, is celebrated one month after Valentine’s Day. For the occasion, you can offer chocolate or a valuable object…

…provided you haven’t lost it. 🤭

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It is now possible to register for the masquerade!

Don’t forget to read the rules before registering. All the details of the course of this one are on the Masquerade page!

Come dance with the band TurboQuest!

TurboQuest is a rock band with metal influences that takes the classics of the video game world while bringing a whole new dimension.

The five musicians share the same two passions, those of music and, of course, video games. Each having a very fulfilled musical background, each musician brings a unique touch and a distinct sound, both in writing and in interpretation.

Sometimes heavy, sometimes melodic, TurboQuest will transport you from one universe to another and make the gamer in you vibrate with nostalgia.
To learn more, click here!

Martin Savard is a Rakugo enthusiast.

What is Rakugo?

Rakugo is a form of traditional Japanese comedy. It is characterized by a narrator (the Rakugoka) who tells a humorous story using only a fan and a small cushion as props, seated on a tatami in front of an audience seated in a circle.

The story told by the Rakugoka is often a short story, based on a main character who finds himself in an absurd or comical situation. Stories usually have an unexpected ending that makes the audience laugh.

Although Rakugo is traditionally told in Japanese, it has also been adapted into other languages, including English and French. It is moreover a wish of Martin Savard to interpret the tales and legends of Quebec in the Japanese way.

Come and meet him at his panel named Rakugo: les contes insolents.
To learn more, visit this link.

Gunpla Montréal (GMTL) will be with us for the 2023 edition of Nadeshicon!

Are you passionate about Gunpla? Want to learn more about Gunpla? Want to see the largest Gunpla exhibit in North America? Well you won’t be disappointed!
Go meet them at their various panels and in their workshop. You will see how overflowing and contagious their passion is!
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Chado Urasenke Tankokai de Québec have the mission to make known the way of tea.

In Japanese culture, tea is more than just a drink. It is a symbol of hospitality, respect and harmony. The practice of the tea ceremony emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, discipline, and attention to detail.

Come and attend their tea ceremony to discover more about this century-old art.
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Come and meet the Espace Japon Shodo Club during a workshop on Japanese calligraphy.
Japanese calligraphy is often used to write poems, maxims and proverbs, as well as names and titles for works of art. The characters are traced using brushes and ink on paper or fabric.
You will learn more about this artistic writing while the Shodo Club will share its knowledge on the different techniques and tools used to allow you to create your own works!

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Come meet Team AnniMae, the cosplaying duo of Annichie Designs and Mae-Gwyn.

They are veterans of masquerades and the proud representatives of Canada for the World Cosplay Summit 2023.
Team AnniMae will host 3 panels that will help you better understand the World Cosplay Summit, plan a stage performance, and how to develop or start a cosplay YouTube channel!

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Here’s their message for you:

“This message is for you, festival-goers: Come and share the festive energy of our performance! We will also present a Japanese drums performance and a traditional dance called “Bon Odori”. Dance with us and enjoy yourself with Komachi Montreal!”

Come and see them in large numbers and let yourself be transported to Japan!
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