【Afro&Co.】 ~A new winter tradition in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture that attracted over 70,000 people~ “Arita Marshmallow Christmas 2024” Additional information including new content released!
Afro&Co. Press release: November 7, 2024 ~A new winter tradition in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture that attracted over 70,000 people~ “Arita Marshmallow Christmas 2024” Additional information including new content released! Special event: 4 days from December 14th (Saturday) to 15th (Sunday) and 21st (Saturday) to 22nd (Sunday) / Stage appearances by local brass bands, etc. Person and event time schedule also released
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“Afromance” who is involved in a number of popular events in order to let the younger generation know more about the ceramic culture that Saga Prefecture is proud of. In collaboration with Afro&Co., led by “Arita Marshmallow Christmas”, a new Christmas event themed around Arita ware and marshmallows that attracted over 70,000 people last year, will be held at Arita Sera, Arita Town, Saga Prefecture (Nishimatsuura District, Saga Prefecture). It will be held again this year at 2351-169 Akasakahei, Arita-cho. For 4 days from December 14th (Sat) to 15th (Sun) and 21st (Sat) to 22nd (Sun), 2024, there will be “marshmallow picking”, “roasted marshmallow experience”, “Christmas market” and “Arita ware making” We hold special events such as “Workshops” where you can enjoy content only available here. In addition to new content added this year, we will be releasing additional information such as event time schedules. Arita’s special Christmas event “Arita Marshmallow Christmas” where you can enjoy Arita ware and marshmallows includes “Shiro and Ai Illumination” which has increased by 10,000 balls and has become even brighter, and “Marshmallow Hunting” which was very popular last year. We are looking forward to your visit, with even more delicious and fun things to enjoy this year, including the “Shiro and Ai Fireworks,” which have seen an increase in the number of fireworks launched since last year. For Christmas 2024, please enjoy a very special Christmas at Arita Sera in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, where beautiful Arita ware and cute marshmallows collaborate. “Alita Marshmallow Christmas” official website https://marshmallow-christmas.com • “Alita Marshmallow Christmas 2024” new content Enjoy the marshmallows with plenty of chocolate.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/112819/34/112819-34-2f86fe1a484114507ecc785fa483f52a-2160×709.jpg • “Alita Marshmallow Christmas 2024” implementation overview Event period: December 14th (Sat) – 15th (Sun), 2024, December 21st (Sat) – 22nd (Sun) 11:00 – 20:00 [Illumination period] November 30th (Saturday) to January 31st, 2025 (Friday) *Marshmallow tree display will be on display until December 25th (Wednesday) Venue: Arita Sera (2351-169, Akasakahei, Arita-cho, Nishimatsuura-gun, Saga Prefecture) Purpose of the event: Aim to further increase the awareness of ceramic culture, including Arita ware, which Saga Prefecture is proud of, among the younger generation, and further increase the number of ceramic fans. Event details: ・Marshmallow tree display ・Marshmallow hunting ・Toasted marshmallow experience ・Marshmallow food & drink ・Mini marshmallow tree making ・Chocolate fountain ・Alita Marshmallow Quest ・Christmas market ・Stage event ・Illumination of Shiro and Ai ・Shiro and Ai’s fireworks and more Participation fee: Free admission *Additional charges may apply for eating and drinking at the venue and experiencing content. Thank you for your understanding in advance. In order to predict the number of visitors on the day, if you are planning to participate, please register in advance from your LINE official account. LINE official account: https://lin.ee/gOfvtVK *Registration is for the purpose of understanding the approximate number of visitors and does not guarantee participation, including securing a parking lot.
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https://marshmallow-christmas.com Sponsored by: Arita Sera Christmas Event Executive Committee (Saga Prefecture, Arita Town, Arita Ware Wholesale Danchi Cooperative) Planning: Afro Romance/Afro&Co. Cooperation: Festaluce Executive Committee • Planning supervision
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/112819/34/112819-34-933fd3e489403e98e30d01e8c6f88c3e-3900×3900.jpg Afro Romance Afro Romance Real name: Riichiro Nakama. Born on March 7, 1985 in Kagoshima, graduated from Kyoto University’s Department of Architecture. Creators, creative directors, event producers, and DJs who create unique entertainment projects. With the slogan “Bring more excitement to the world,” he launched a creative company,
“Afro&Co.,” and has launched “Afro&Co.,” an experiential event where you can get covered in bubbles, and “SAKURA CHILL BAR by”, a chill-out bar that’s covered in 1.2 million flower petals. Saga” and the “Magma Yakiimo Train,” where you can enjoy yakiimo on a glittering tram, have launched a series of highly topical projects, gaining support from a wide range of people regardless of location or generation. https://afromance.jp