ANI:ME Abu Dhabi Festival @ Du Forum, Yas Island from 27th till 29th October 2016

ANI:ME Abu Dhabi Festival @ Du Forum, Yas Island from 27th till 29th October 2016

ANI:ME Abu Dhabi Festival @ Du Forum, Yas Island from 27th till 29th October 2016

ANI:ME Abu Dhabi officially opens its door today for the first ever celebration of Japanese entertainment and popular culture in the region! The festival, happening at du Forum, Yas Island until Saturday October 29th, was inaugurated by HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Head of the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Social Development. He was also joined by the Japan Ambassador to the UAE His Excellency Kanji Fujiki; and Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammad Al Kaabi, UAE Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs.

Not to be missed on the 2nd day:
• Back to back concerts by FLOW and JAM Project
• The World Cosplay Summit Competition – Who will represent the UAE on the Global Stage?
• The local and GCC artists showcasing at Artist Alley
• At the Cine Club & Workshops Area:
o Learn the “Way of the Samurai”
o Watch exclusive screening of The Last: The Naruto Movie
o Voice Acting with Todd Haberkorn
o And more!

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