Crafts Bazaar 2011 organized by Kala Tarang, is an exhibition and sale of handicrafts made by rural and tribal communities from various parts of India. Items ranging from pottery, figurines, wall hangings and rugs to shawls, stoles and folk paintings will be handmade in one or more of these crafts. The products are made with natural raw materials extracted using sustainable processes, with a range of colours created with simple things like leaves, bark, fruits and mud will boggle your mind.

So Go Green without going drab!! See Kala Tarang Facebook page for more details.

Details are as below:

PR Contact:

Hong Yuelin, Kim

Watermelon PR
Singapore
Phone: + 65- 622 62754

Email: kim@watermelonme.sg

I Love Anisong Concert

As part of South East Asia’s most anticipated Japanese popular culture event, Anime Festival Asia 2010 (AFA X) presents – The ‘I Love Anisong’ concert.

The two day mega-event concert promises a star-studded line-up of some of Japan’s hottest artistes including SCANDAL, JAM Project, May’n, Ichirou Mizuki and angela.

So get your tickets and witness J-pop at its best in Singapore.

Concert Details:

13 November: JAM Project, Ichirou Mizuki
14 November: SCANDAL, angela, May’n, angela

Venue: Hall 402, Suntec City Convention Centre

Prices:
2 Day Concert VIP Pass – SGD $198
1 Day Concert VIP Pass – SGD $118
1 Day Concert Standing Pass – SGD $55

More information is available at http://www.animefestival.asia/i_love_anisong.html

AFA X in Singapore

Anime Festival Asia 2010 is Southeast Asia’s biggest event that celebrates the best of Japanese popular culture and animation. Returning for its third year running, the wildly successful festival is set to dazzle and excite local and regional fans alike.

The event showcases activities and concert performances from highly acclaimed entertainers and artistes, including several who will be making their first appearances in Southeast Asia, as well as returning favorites. Visitors will also get to catch up on the latest in Japanese entertainment, fashion and innovation among the exhibition booths and concerts.

Whether you are keen to sample Japanese popular culture or an avid anime enthusiast, there’s bound to be something to suit your taste and interests. Details are available at www.animefestival.asia

Venue: Hall 401 & 402 Suntec City Convention Centre
Ticket Info: from $8 onwards

AKB48 - Anime Festival Asia 2010

The Anime Festival Asia 2010 (AFA X) returns this year to Singapore as South East Asia’s biggest event celebrating the best of J-Pop culture and animation.

As part of Cool Japan Special under the AFA X umbrella, the hottest idol group in Japan, AKB48 will be making their South East Asian debut in Singapore for one night only! This exclusive 1-hour “Live” concert is brought to you by the Cool Japan Forum.

Catch your favorite J-Pop idols before it’s too late.

Seats are limited, so get your tickets today. For more details and to purchase your tickets, go to http://www.animefestival.asia/akb48_live_in_singapore.html

Ticket prices
Cat A (Seating) – SGD $88
Cat B (Seating) – SGD $68
Standing Pass – SGD $48

Date: 12 November 2010, 6.30pm
Venue: Hall 402, Suntec City Convention Centre

Cool Japan Forum, part of Anime Festival Asia 2010

Leading Japanese and regional business leaders in the music, fashion and animation industries will gather at the Cool Japan Forum – hosted by Danny Choo, celebrity blogger and expert on Consumer Generated Media. The event is part of Anime Festival Asia 2010.

Topics to be discussed include collaboration opportunities in Asia based on the analysis of Japanese content development within the music, fashion and entertainment industries. Keynote speakers include :
- Mr Yasushi Akimoto
Lyricist, Artist producer

- Mr. Fumitaro Ohama
President, Tokyo Girls Collection

- Mr. Kotaro Sugiyama
Senior Vice President & Head, Dentsu’s Solution and Creative Vision

- Mr. Go Nakanishi
Chief Producer, Starchild Records

The Cool Japan Forum will serve as an opportunity for Singapore and regional business leaders to gain valuable insights into business models of successful Japanese content platforms. Attendees of the forum can also network to explore possible cross-country collaborations, content models and services.

Cool Japan Forum ticket prices (per delegate):
- $208 (online)
- $238 (at event grounds)
- $58 (student – excludes networking party)

Date: 12 Nov 2010, 1.30pm – 6.30pm
Venue: Hall 402, Suntec City Convention Centre

For more information, check out http://www.animefestival.asia/cooljapan.html