Pop culture takes centre stage at Saskatoon Entertainment Expo | 24CA News
Saskatoon’s largest popular culture occasion of the 12 months has formally wrapped.
Artists, distributors, celebrities and extra from throughout the nation arrange store for the Saskatoon Entertainment Expo this weekend at Prairieland Park.
And what would a fan expo be with out cosplay. Something those that dressed up say makes them really feel welcome.
“It’s just really neat that there is such a community for it here,” mentioned expo goer Aiden Richards, who was dressed up as Kristoff from Frozen, subsequent to his pals dressed up as Anna and the Flash.
“You get to see everyone’s different costumes and there’s no judgement or anything. It’s really cool.”
Artist alley showcased distinctive prints from quite a lot of distributors who made their means from throughout Canada to be at this weekend’s present.
Northern Manitoba artist Michelle Nirmalan, who goes by Bewitching Tears, is comparatively new to the conference circuit, however says expos like these are what made her pursue digital artwork.
“Coming here and talking to people and them being able to touch and feel your product, it makes a difference and you can tell your stories,” Nirmalan mentioned.
She mentioned her favorite half was seeing the children’ reactions to her work.
“When they walk by and they see My Little Pony, or Wednesday this year, they stop and they kind of freak out with their parents,” she mentioned.
Susan Kuzma, the Prairieland Park Signature Events supervisor, mentioned the transfer to a spring occasion, relatively than a winter occasion has doubled the exhibiters and elevated the variety of guests.
“I think we will keep adding more and more components to the show, and the exhibiters and artists alley will continue to grow,” Kuzma mentioned. “And with the celebrities we have brought in, it has definitely improved the show overall.”
Some of these celebrities included the well-known Jonathan Frakes, Neal McDonough, Kayla Compton and extra.
Kuzma mentioned subsequent 12 months’s present will as soon as once more be within the spring, and planning has already begun.
“It is a great opportunity to see the pop culture our city has to offer,” Kuzma mentioned.
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