The 8th edition of the Hall of Leisure and Fantasy (SOFA) 2016 has opened its doors, awaiting thousands of fans and curious visitors to gather around entertainment, trends, and new entrepreneurial alternatives in Latin America’s creative, artistic, and social connection industries.
With 13,000 square meters and over 300 activities, SOFA provides a space full of opportunities to enjoy free time and experience one of Colombia’s most important platforms for alternative cultural management.
More than 100 exhibitors and nearly a hundred active communities—including animatronics, cosplayers, urban athletes, K-pop dancers, Robotic People, geeks, gamers, among others—will be part of SOFA 2016. Culture, fun, and entertainment will take over 12 pavilions and open-air stages during these four unforgettable days.
Visitors will be able to enjoy:
*Circo SOFA * Cosplay Arena * Art Toys * SOFA Forest * Bubble Soccer * Cyberfest * Cosplay Parade * Photography Exhibitions * Floor Art * Flatland * Women’s Soccer * Graffiti * Adoption Campaigns * Pokemon Go * SOFA Ring, among many other events.
Special Guests:
Juandres Vera, a Mexican artist, illustrator, set designer, and “madonnaro,” is known for his 3D street art in countries like the U.S., U.K., Italy, Dubai, and Mexico. He will be at Pavilion 3, Level 2 in Corferias until October 30, where visitors can watch live chalk painting performances.
Enzo Fortuny, a renowned Mexican voice actor and director with over 25 years of experience, is known for iconic roles like the second voice of Arnold in Hey Arnold!, Drake Bell in Drake & Josh, Inuyasha, Inuzuka in Naruto, Yukito in Cardcaptor Sakura, Elijah Wood in The Lord of the Rings, and more. He will appear in the SOFA Auditorium on Sunday, October 30 at 4:30 p.m.
Romina Marroquín, Mexican voice actress and singer, is famous for voicing Princess Anna in Frozen, Giselle in Enchanted, Princess Cadence in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Rosetta the fairy in the Tinker Bell films, and Nagisa Misumi in Pretty Cure, among others. She will appear in the SOFA Auditorium on Saturday, October 28 at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 30 at 5:00 p.m.
Reika Arawaka, a cosplay queen and icon from Japan, began as an anime and manga fan and became internationally recognized through social media for the quality of her work. She’s now a global inspiration for many cosplayers. She will be present Saturday, October 29 at 6:00 p.m. in the SOFA Auditorium.
Marte García, a Mexican artist, works as a colorist for major Marvel comics including Captain America, X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy, and has illustrated covers for Deadpool and Spider-Man. He is brought to SOFA by Comeek, an online comic and collectibles store, and will be in Pavilion 8, Level 1 until October 30.
Anna Frants, a renowned new media artist whose work has been exhibited at top international biennials such as Venice, Moscow, and St. Petersburg. She is co-founder of CYLAND Media Art Lab. Her interactive 3D work is on display in Pavilion 8, Level 1 until October 30.
Jours de Papier (Paper Days), what started as a fun exchange between two lovers in 2012 has become a digital hit across Latin America with thousands of followers and nearly 300,000 daily website visits. Created by Mexicans Tania Camacho and Esteban Martínez, they’ll be among the international guests in Pavilion 8, Level 1 until October 30.
From Argentina, renowned juggler Gonzalo Purvis and Mara will showcase their artistic act and teach visitors the art of juggling in Pavilion 3, Level 2, from October 27 to 30.
by Esneyder Negrete
Confidencial Noticias October 28, 2016