Guest Announcement! 🎙🎙

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Martin Savard is passionate about Rakugo.
What is Rakugo?
Rakugo is a form of traditional Japanese comedy theater. 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 also a wish of Martin Savard to interpret the tales and legends of Quebec in the Japanese way.

Come meet him at his panel on the art of Kamishibai, or traveling paper theater.

It is a precursor of manga and anime. We will see the first modern superhero who flies in tights (8 years before Superman who arrived in 1938). DDeveloped at a time when television did not exist, Kamishibai has nevertheless found its niche in our modern world and is practiced on all continents.

🎉 Guest | Chado Urasenke Tankokai of Québec 🎉

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We are blessed to be able to once again welcome the Chado Urasenke Tankokai Association of Quebec among us!
We will have the chance to attend a tea ceremony, to learn more about this century-old art.

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. Curious?

Visit our page for more information on the origins of the tea ceremony and on the Quebec Tea Ceremony Association: https://www.nadeshicon.ca/en/invites/#chado

Looking forward to seeing you there!

🎉 Guest | Laura Faye Smith 🎉

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We are beyond thrilled to announce that the incredibly talented Laura Faye Smith will be joining us at Nadeshicon! 🌟
Laura, an LA-based voice actor, is best known for bringing to life beloved characters like Princess Rosalina in Nintendo’s Super Mario Brothers games, Kana (male) in Fire Emblem Fates, and Noelle in Genshin Impact. 🎮✨
Her impressive portfolio also includes a wide range of commercials, dubbing, theatre, and audiobooks. You might recognize her from her role as DeEtta Calvert on NBC’s Grimm or appearances on TNT’s Leverage, Brat TV’s Chicken Girls, and Investigation Discovery’s Betrayed and Stranger Among Us. 📺🎭
👉 Learn more about Laura and her amazing work here: https://www.nadeshicon.ca/en/invites/#laura

Guest Announcement! 🎷 🎺 🎶

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OPJV is coming back for Nadeshicon 2025!

They will perform pieces from the biggest video game franchises, including Final Fantasy and Legend of Zelda, indie games and many others.
Immerse yourself in the world of your favorite video games through their music, reimagined in an original way and performed by an ensemble of 18 musicians under the direction of Sébastien Wall-Lacelle.
To find out more about the OPJV, visit our page at https://www.nadeshicon.ca/invites/#opjv

Cosplay Guests Announcement 🤩

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We are happy to welcome Lady Moonmoth and Daragonne for the 2025 edition of the festival Nadeshicon!
Proud representatives of Canada under the alias DragonMoth during the World Cosplay Summit 2025 in Nagoya, these talented cosplayers will present 3 panels to you in addition to being judges for the masquerade.
Come meet them to learn more about the art of costume creation, their experiences in the world of cosplay competitions and to admire their cosplays during their panels:
– The underside of cosplay
– Our experience of the Canadian preliminaries
– “Pimp your cosplay” without breaking your budget

Guest Announcement! 🤍📕🤍🎤

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Driven by her love of Japan, Valérie Harvey is the author of several novels and stories inspired by Japanese culture. Eager to share her passion, she made short documentaries on Japan which she shared on her YouTube channel.
Her career as a sociologist has led her to collaborate on several shows, notably on Radio-Canada, in which she talks about the whole world, and very often about Japan!
An artist of many talents, she has also composed songs in Japanese and performed anime classics.
Come meet her during her two panels: “Passion Japon” and “Mangas, sports at the heart of the action”.
To find out more, visit the page https://www.nadeshicon.ca/en/guests/#vharvey
Credit photo: Steven Peng-Seng Cosplay Photography

🎊 Sprinkles Idol Festival 🎊

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The Nadeshicon festival is happy to host the Sprinkles Idol Festival!🥳

This festival showcases singing and dancing artists inspired by Japanese idols, odorites and anime idols.

Join us in celebrating this extraordinary event, where the energy and enthusiasm of the performances mingle with the richness of Japanese culture. Whether you’re a long-time enthusiast or a new follower, the Sprinkles Idol Festival is the perfect opportunity to discover and enjoy exceptional talent while being part of a dynamic and engaged community.

Interested in performing at our festival?

You have until January 26th, 2025 to send us your auditions. Visit our page www.nadeshicon.ca/en/sprinkles-idol-festival.

🌟 Artists and merchants!🌟

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💛The registration form to reserve your space for the dealers room is now online for the 2025 edition! 💛


Visit our page:
https://www.nadeshicon.ca/en/merchants-and-artists-form/

Small reminder, the selection process is as follows:
-If you are a merchant, spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis;
-If you are a artists, you have until Sunday October 27 at 11 p.m. to send us your form. You will then be part of the lottery aimed at distributing artists spaces.

All participants will be contacted subsequently to find out the result☺️
More details can be found in the merchant room contract also on our site.
Looking forward to seeing you at the Festival! 🌸

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