Let's welcome July with comics, manga, games, toys and so much fun! Kwentoon Festival is an event for kids and kids at heart happening on July 1-2 at the SM Megatrade Hall. This is definitely the Coachella for Pinoy families.
Here's what to expect during the 2-day event:
1. Access to discounted toys and more
Affordable toys from their partner brands and merchandise sellers.
2. Meet your favorite Pinoy creators
Artists such as Pol Medina (of Pugad Baboy), Aj Bacara (of Sskait), Ivyree Del Rosario (Little Things PH), and Drew Borja (of Hunghang Flashbacks) will be present at the event, along with over 150 artists.
3. Attend free workshops
Kwentoon Fest is a fun and educational event for kids where they can learn Animation from Mookie Tamara, who has worked on Big Hero 6: The Series, Ducktales (2017), Oggy and the Cockroaches, and Lackadaisy.
Aspiring artists can also attend panel talks from Tristan Yuvienco (Character Designer for Disney, Cartoon Network, Dreamworks), Tepai Pascual (Duty Ka Ba Komiks), and Elmer Damaso (Titan Comics, Robotech), who will share their insights about the creative industry as well as character design, storytelling, and manga creation.
4. The first Philippine Content for Children Awards
One of Kwentoon’s major advocacy is to promote content for kids and teens. Thus, outstanding works from their intensive Visual Storytelling training shall be awarded.
5. Games
Jack En Poy Competition. Yes, you heard that right! Join the Jack En Poy Competition and win a cash prize (₱ 500). Open for participants from 15 and above.
Mobile Legends. Who said mobile games are just for kids? Dads, Moms, Titos/Titas (MPT) are invited to compete in the first MPT Mobile Legends Competition.
To learn more about Kwentoon Festival, visit Kwentoon.com and follow Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/kwentoon.
Tickets are ₱150 each, and kids 12 years old and below are FREE.