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[everafter]

We are an event that celebrates modern and traditional Japanese culture!



Meet our lovely mascot, Hideyoshi Kiyoko-chan ^__^

Details
Venue: Taylor's University Lakeside Campus
Date: 1-2 September 2012
Tickets: RM10 per person (one day), RM15 per person (two days)
*information are subject change

Event Overview:

Day 1 (1st September 2012)
10:00am - 5:00pm: Asa Session (ACG Convention)
7:00pm - 9:30pm: Asaban x Jrock no Tamashii 3 (Live Music Concert)

Day 2 (2nd September 2012)
10:00am - 5:00pm: Asa Session (ACG Convention)
6:00pm - 9:30pm: Ban Session (Japanese Festival/Matsuri)
*information are subject change

Taylor’s Asaban Festival is an annual Japanese cultural event organized by the Taylor’s Anime Society. The event is split into our signature two sessions—Asa朝 (meaning day) and Ban晩 (meaning night), which is designed to cater to fans of both modern and traditional Japanese culture.

1st day special "Ban" (night) feature - Asaban x Jrock no Tamashii 3, let's burn up our soul and spirit for J-musics , ignites the night !
2nd day special "Ban" (night) feature - The Matsuri, a traditional Japanese festival that celebrates traditional Bon Odori dances, and food! Please feel free to wear your yukata for our Matsuri and immerse yourself in the Japanese culture!

Below are our event highlights:
Asaban Mini Quest
Colouring Competition
Cosplay Competition
Asaban x Jrock no Tamashii 3
Tenshi no Cafe - the famous Maid cafe will let you have a one-of-a-kind dining experience!
Matsuri
Singing Competition
Most importantly, our featured Doujin Artist is Caidy Chen. The amazing artwork up there is by him! And not to mention, one of his famous artwork is featured in AFA2012 Malaysia for Danny Choo's Mascot of Culture Japan , Mirai ! Do not miss out exclusive artworks from him at our event!
For further details regarding these competition highlights, please visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/asabanfest
*information are subject change


Do check us out too at:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/asaban2012
FB Event Page - https://www.facebook...30081270466404/

CALLING ALL DOUJINSHI/FANART ARTISTS
Those who would like to participate in the doujinshi sales (opening a doujinshi booth), the form is available at here: http://www.mediafire...r5x87a2uebva01m

*NEW DOUJIN BOOTH RENTAL PRICES* RM15 for 1 day, and RM25 for 2 days!

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For easy reference:
1. TAF Information Revised.doc. This is where you can get all relevant information on the event itself AND the booths in terms of pricing, sizes, and layout of the booths in the event hall.
2. Permit to Work. A standardized document of a work permit.
3. Doujin Booth Application Form. Fill this in too once you've decided that you're going to open a doujin booth.

Please print & fill up Documents 2 and 3 and reply us with a scanned copy of the filled up document. Official receipt will be issued after we have received payment for the booth. Payment for the booth should be made within five (5) working days of the submission of both Document 2 and 3.

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BOOTH DETAILS

• Each doujin booth unit is entitled with 2 classroom desks sized approx. 2 x 1.5 ft and 2 chairs. No tablecloth/skirting shall be provided.
• Each doujin booth unit purchased comes along with 2 doujin’s entry tickets into the event hall.
• Each doujin booth unit is RM 30 for 1 day, and RM 50 for 2 days.
• Operation hours are from 10:00am to 5:00pm each day and doujins should arrive an hour before 10:00am to do necessary booth preparations.
• If there are any conflicts in a doujin’s booth positioning, the respective doujin shall be informed and the booth location shall be shifted to the doujin’s alternate preferred location.
• The due date for all doujin booth rentals is on the 10th of August.


TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. The general ground rules of Taylor’s Asaban Festival 2012 shall apply to all doujins.
2. The Taylor’s Asaban Festival 2012 committee reserves the rights to cancel or pull out any participations of any doujins which is deemed unsuitable or if there are clashes the University policy (i.e. sales of illegal products - pirated goods, hazardeous materials, etc.)
3. All doujin booths are intended for sales of amateur self-published works (Doujinshi) only. Parties interested in commercial sales or promotions are required to rent commercial booths.
(Please contact us to be directed to commercial booth renting)
4. Doujins are encouraged to decorate their booths. However, doujin’s own additional tables and chairs are prohibited.
5. Each doujin booth must not be overcrowded with doujin group members/helpers, only a limited amount of 3 helpers are allowed to stay at the booth for each unit of doujin booths purchased.
6. Any damages to the Taylor’s Asaban Festival’s equipment and/or belongings will result to a compensation of RM200 made no later than 10 days after the event.

Singing competition registration : http://www.mediafire...9v0e00nhgdttc4p

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Please send your registration forms to act.asaban@animeintaylors.com before 31st August 2012

2) Singing Competition Guide

Step I: Ensure all information is filled in the online registration form and submit an AUDIO SAMPLE OF YOUR SINGING WITHOUT BACKGROUND MUSIC in .mp3 format OR upload it to Youtube.com and attached a LINK before 31th August 2012.


Step II: Shortlisted contestants are required to “Check In” and pay a registration fee of RM5 at our booth near the entrance before 11:00pm.

Step III: Upon payment, kindly collect your tags and task/instruction via ballot before 11:00pm. Keep in mind that late registration will not be entertained.

Step IV: Submit along 2 of your audio background music in .mp3 format in CD or Pendrive after collecting your tags and task/instruction. Please Label your CD/Pendrive with your name for convenient purposes.

Step V: Contestant will be reminded upon announcement to stand-by at the stage area 30 minutes before the commencement of the competition.

3) Criteria for Victory!

Judgement will based on 2 areas mainly Presentation & Performance. These criteria will be constantly monitored by judges throughout the competition.

Presentation:
Vocals (30 Points)
Song Choice (10 Points)
Engagement (20 Points)
Performance:
Expression (20 Points)
Intonation (10 Points)
Appearance (20 Points)
4) Singing Competition Rules and Regulation:
On-site registration are not longer applicable and only accepting ONLINE REGISTRATION*
This singing competition is open to public and must be at the age of 13 and above.
Contestant age 18 or below need to get parents consent before participating for the competition.
All audio submited will immediately regarded as property of Taylor's Asaban Festival.*
The Asaban committee will notify selected registered participants through email to attend the qualifying round for the event. *
Song choices limited to Japanese songs only.
The Asaban Committee holds the right to amend or make changes to the rules and regulation without prior notice.
Kindly ensure all information provided are clear and concise, the committee reserve the right to disqualify any contestants should they detected any insufficient information to present.
The Asaban Committee members and the judges decisions are final and no appeals will be tolerated.

Cosplay competition registration form : http://www.mediafire...tgt2b2o5t66of87

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Please send your registration forms to act.asaban@animeintaylors.com before 31st August 2012


2) Solo Cosplay Competition Guide

Step I: Ensure all information is filled in the registration form online along with an attachment of your character pictures or photo before 31th August 2012.

Step II: Contestants are required to “Check In” and pay a registration fee of RM5 at our booth near the entrance before (given time).

Step III: Upon payment, kindly collect your tags and task/instruction via ballot before (given time). Keep in mind that late registration will not be entertained.

Step IV: Submit along your Solo Cosplay Competition audio (background music) in .mp3 format after collecting your tags and task/instruction.

Step V: Contestant will be reminded upon announcement to stand-by at the stage area 30 minutes before the commencement of the competition.

3) Criteria for Victory!

Judgement will be carried out in two areas which are Character Portrayal and Performance Value. These criteria will be constantly monitored by judges throughout the competition.

Character Portrayal:
Personality – i.e. Poses/Signature Move/Character Quote/Style
Props & Costumes – i.e. refining details of your workmanship to the originality of your character.

Performance Value:
Skits/Performance – i.e. entertainment value/creativity/concept/acting skills
Originality of Story – Staying true to your character while performing as faithful to the originality of the story.

4) Solo Cosplay Competition General Rules and Regulations
There are no limitations upon entering cosplay competition as it is open to public regardless of age, nationality and so forth.
All props, costumes, audio and other materials must be prepared solely by the cosplayers themselves. We will not hold any obligation or responsibility for the damages or losses during the event.
Any obscenities, nudity, rudeness, foul language or anything alike will not be tolerated by the Committee members. We reserve the right to banned anyone who defies our rules and regulations from the event.
Cosplayers reserve the right to refuse any request made by the photographers. Kindly request permission from Cosplayers for any photo shooting.
Cosplayers are restricted from certain areas such as using the staging area without permission or other areas upon announcement. Committee members reserve the right to remove anyone which deemed necessary.
The Asaban Committee member’s and judges decisions are final and no appeals will be tolerated.
The Asaban Committee holds the right to amend or made changes to the rules and regulation without prior notice.

Coloring competition registration form : http://www.mediafire...p5o5vpv9tw5vlqq

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Please send your registration forms to act.asaban@animeintaylors.com before 31st August 2012

2) Colouring Competition Guide

Step I: Ensure all information is filled in the online registration form before 31st August 2012.

Step II: Contestants are required to “Check In” and pay a registration fee of RM5 at our booth near the entrance before 12:00pm.

Step III: Upon payment, kindly collect your tags and task/instruction via ballot before 12:00pm. Keep in mind that late registration will not be entertained.

Step IV: Contestants will be reminded upon announcement to stand-by at the stage area 30 minutes before the commencement of the competition.

3) Colouring Competition Rules and Regulation
This competition is open to public at the age of 13 or above.
Participants of the age 14 or below must get their parent’s or guardian's consent before entering the competition. All submission of the registration form will be regards of having parent's or guardian's approval.
Participants are required to bring their own set of colouring materials, extra papers will be provided upon request.
The Asaban Committee members and judges decisions are final and no appeals will be tolerated.
The Asaban Committee holds the right to amend or make changes to the rules and regulation without prior notice.

If you have any enquiries, please email: pr.asaban [at] animeintaylors.com

[Juzbehero]

oic ~~~

JROCK NO TAMASHII CONCERT!! Don't miss this!!

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[everafter]

oic ~~~

JROCK NO TAMASHII CONCERT!! Don't miss this!!

hehe...

Exactly, don't miss it! Come on over to Asaban!

[Snake Valentine]

Back alas!Last year no event lo T^T But hey,charging entrance fee?Something you guys decided after holding the events for years?And looks like it'll be one hell of a event(may succeed the previous year's),since we got JRock and Tenshi no Cafe aboard.

[RavenMin]

uwaaaaaaahhhhhh really2 wanted to go > >

[everafter]

Hi guys, we've just adjust NEW prices for doujin booths at Taylor's Asaban Festival, so to those who are still interested in opening a doujin booth you can still do so!

Doujin booths are now at RM15 for 1 day, and RM25 for 2 days!