{"id":18509,"date":"2018-09-07T08:02:21","date_gmt":"2018-09-07T00:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/?p=18509"},"modified":"2018-09-07T15:06:06","modified_gmt":"2018-09-07T07:06:06","slug":"pop-hub-comic-splash-x-fandom-fest-at-mibf-this-september-15-to-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/2018\/09\/07\/pop-hub-comic-splash-x-fandom-fest-at-mibf-this-september-15-to-16\/","title":{"rendered":"POP HUB: Comic Splash x Fandom Fest at MIBF This September 15 to 16"},"content":{"rendered":"

Aside from the myriad of interesting books to see, there’s more to be excited about for this year\u2019s Manila International Book Fair, as the very first POP HUB: Comic Splash x Fandom Fest Vol. 1<\/strong> is co-locating the event on the weekends (September 15 to 16<\/strong>) at the\u00a0SMX Convention Center Function Room 3<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Also read: 39th Manila International Book Fair Opens This September<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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The country\u2019s largest fandoms\u2014The 501st Legion<\/strong>, a Lucasfilm-recognized worldwide costuming organization; FightSaber<\/strong>; The Philippine Tolkien Society<\/strong>; Westeros Philippines<\/strong>; Pinoy Harry Potter<\/strong>; and Hamilton PH<\/strong> among others will come together with renowned comic book creators, artists, writers, and collectors for a weekend of fun fellowship and geeking out.<\/p>\n

American TV series Game of Thrones fans can join Westeros Philippines for their talk, \u201cMakeover 101: How Clothes Make the Men and Women of Westeros<\/em><\/strong>\u201d on Sept. 15. Meanwhile, if you think you know everything already about Westeros (or Essos), test yourself at the Game of Thrones Henyo<\/em><\/strong> on Sept. 16.<\/p>\n

Learn to wield the saber with FightSaber Philippines\u2019 FightSaber Academy \u201cBasic Saber Training for Kids & Adults<\/strong><\/em>\u201d and deepen your knowledge of The Force in their talk \u201cLearning the Ways of The Force<\/em><\/strong>\u201d on Sept. 15.<\/p>\n

\"\"Fandom Fest at MIBF 2017<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For all Potterheads out there, cast your best spells with your wands and join the Hogwarts Dueling Club<\/em><\/strong> on Sept. 15. If you\u2019re feeling brave, take your broom for a spin and participate in the Quidditch Try-Outs<\/em><\/strong>. Also, take part in the Lightning Debates<\/strong><\/em> with Hogwarts Philippines-Pinoy Harry Potter and Scholastic Asia and sharpen your skills at the Defense Against the Dark Arts Class<\/strong> <\/em>on Sept. 16.<\/p>\n

\"\"Fandom Fest at MIBF 2017<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Ever wondered how to write your name in one of the languages of Middle Earth? The Philippine Tolkien Society\u2019s got you covered in the \u201cWrite Your Name in Elvish<\/strong><\/em>\u201d workshop on Sept. 15. Join them again on Sept. 16 for their discussion on the \u201cWeapons and Warfare of Middle Earth Part 2<\/em><\/strong>“.<\/em><\/p>\n

Sit down with your fellow Trekkies and join Star Trek Philippines for their talks \u201cCan Spock Have Babies? & Other Sci-Fi Questions<\/strong><\/em>\u201d, \u201cStrange New Worlds: Worldbuilding and Biology<\/em><\/strong>\u201d, and \u201cThese Are The (Favorite) Voyages by John Tawasil<\/strong><\/em>\u201d on Sept. 16.<\/p>\n

\"\"Fandom Fest at MIBF 2017<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

POP HUB @ MIBF is organized by Primetrade Asia, Inc. For more event details, follow @pophubmnl and @manilaintbookfair on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n

What<\/strong>: POP HUB @ 39th Manila Internation Book Fair
\nWhere<\/strong>: SMX Convention Center Function Room 3, Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
\nWhen<\/strong>: September 15 to 16, 2018
\nFacebook<\/strong>: @pophubmnl<\/a>, @manilaintbookfair<\/a>
\nInstagram<\/strong>: @pophubmnl<\/a>
\nTwitter<\/strong>: @pophubmnl<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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