In Poland, a kind of fever conventions found its beginning in the late 90s of the last century. Today? Today, in every corner of the country will be a convention – more or less. And each has its own unique charm.
What is this whole convention
Convention fantasy, like any other is the exit of people (most of the area), which connects one thing – love for what is broadly fantasy. Currently, gold is not only those who love the Lord of the Rings saga about the Witcher. Now more and more conventions connect thematically with each other, so do not be surprised if coming to the place of the convent will meet fans of Star Wars, Star Trek or admirers “of Chinese fairy tales” (pot. Manga and anime). Convention usually takes no more than three days. Sometimes there are shorter, eg. Two days, or long, covering his program up to a week. What can be seen at such gatherings? First of all, the first thing you notice are all kinds of cosplayerzy. After that, at conventions they are always organized the exhibition – to them we find different kind unique items. From books themed conventions, the ready-made cosplay, figurines, board games, T-shirts, badges, mugs, extravagant jewelry, accessories and even handicrafts watched the watchful eye of the same authors. The latter is even more interesting that if you’re interested in the work of the author (eg. A painter) can strike up a conversation with him, learn something interesting. Maybe even get some tips! But the real treasure trove of knowledge are organized on such conventions lectures. You are a fan of The Witcher or you are interested in the book the author? Going therefore, on the point of such a program. At the same time often they are organized meetings with authors. This is a unique opportunity to learn something about the man who wrote the beloved book, about what drove his mind when he wrote such a work, and even it is possible to “gain” for an autograph purchased copy. It should also be mentioned competitions. These should be selected, even if there is a desire to participate in it. And if so, you might want to check out and see if it is certainly the number one fan. At conventions you do not need to be afraid. The organizers of the major conventions take care of the smallest details and the people working as a volunteer will help in case of problems. You could say that everything works like a Swiss watch.
A good convention is planned convention
First, you need to seriously think about what is going on such an event . If it is organized in our city you do not have to worry about accommodation or the reach. There is also no problem to cancel the event, if we do something does not fit. If you do not have experience, best to go with friends. Now, thanks to social networks easy to find people who can go along with us, eg. By train. If we are driving and we can go by car, you can always take someone with you. The second issue are the costs associated with the entire convention. My first convention on how to chose was away about 70 km from my hometown. At the very beginning of my road konwentowicza took with him two hundred dollars. In fact, it can fit in the amount of half less. However, one should take into account that part of things we can only watch. Typically, the cost of the same accreditation, which is our ticket to the convention area, ranges from 50 PLN for the entire duration of the event. Then there are the costs of travel. Personally, for the longest route (distance Chelm-Wroclaw is around 600km) paid less than PLN 30 one way. Lunch organize themselves. I usually enough for three days of release of some PLN 30. This makes even some money for a possible public transport (eg. To get there from the station to the place of the Convention), and even to buy souvenirs from the monastery (who would not want to have such a charming dragon figurines?). Yes they represent the costs associated with traveling and settling on the convention. If you already know how much we will issue you need to think about accommodation. Each convention organized so. Sleeproomy a specially dedicated space where you can spread out the mat / sleeping bag and his things. When the convention is already a nationwide event, you have come even earlier than start with the first points of the program. Usually sleeproomy are opened one hour before the start of the event. Sometimes you have to pay, but that only happens in a few conventions, usually those that are new, or very few. Another issue to be discussed is alone our stay. So the question of organization is behind us. You have to think about what we will do there the whole time! The entire program is made available in advance on the side of the convent (if not on the page, the social networking site, eg. Facebook). It is worth to plan time to not miss anything important to us. And if just in times of the day do not sleep, do not eat, and there is nothing interesting – you can always use the gamesroomów or places where tables are scattered, there is a lot of board games and a lot of people. Or go with friends to play something, or attach to someone. And do not be afraid! People at conventions are really kind and understanding and, above all, act grown-up – it certainly will not have anything against another person, if the game allows it. Once we thought everything – go ahead can be selected at a convention!
Cosplay – a costume party
Cosplay (ang. Costium + Play, fun costume) is an integral part of every convention. Fantasy cosplay at conventions are an integral part. Whether the event is large or small – for each there will always be some people who want to change. Never forget about the cameras! At big events is a good chance to meet someone who is able to resolve exactly the hero. We can always take a picture with Iron man pages or character from Star Wars, and then nice to remember. And like others to dress the same and we have the opportunity. My first cosplay was not too exorbitant. I changed then the cat man, dressed in a skintight costume ballet, isolated sewn cat’s tail and purchased online cat ears. For this alone made makeup that resembled me to the pet. In short, the workload was light and effect – too miserable. But the joy that someone did a picture of me was indescribable. And so from then on every convention getting ready for a costume, sometimes better sometimes worse. At times already differently – from the doctor zombie, the elf stylized on Lord of the Rings, ending with the improvisations of different types (eg. Something between the devil, zombies, and a ballerina. We can say that came out of this demonic zombie ballerina). With the issuance of the money it was different. Of course, my clothes were never high-flying. These usually appear near the top thousand, spend on them a few months. But in turn so expensive outfits senile them to each convention, so do not invent something new, but over the years show the same. It should therefore play a role play, makes it so much fun if a little child a new toy. I thus found work as a make-up artist, one spectacle to the local theater. Cosplay allow the incarnation of your favorite character, eg. From the movie.
Conventions are becoming increasingly popular
In the last few years, conventions are increasingly being visited, not only by fans of fantasy, but also people who read sometimes Sapkowski’s book, or watched series game of Thrones. More and more often at conventions they are taken children as well. The Convention is a unique opportunity to learn something interesting, nice to spend your free time or the knowledge of new people. As a result, I have friends all over the world, because at mass events in Poland also come foreign traders, or those who organize such. Presentation on the main halls. Sometimes they come bestselling authors. There is always something that attracts attention and encourages pojechania in a specific place. Is the point to visit old friends, or the passion of traveling, meeting with the creator of the book or just a regular, human curiosity. Or at conventions there is some indescribable magic that remain unexplored for the human species?
And do not forget the camera! Always conventions will be something happening. Frodo may just fight with Iron man pages?
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