[Christmas Advent] QTnet Presents “Forest of Light” starts November 14th (Thursday) at Tenjin Central Park!
Mr. Weihnachtsmann Co., Ltd. Press release: November 8, 2024 QTnet Presents “Forest of Light” starts at Tenjin Central Park on Thursday, November 14th! The lighting ceremony will be held from 6:40 p.m.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/105684/44/105684-44-a598c67345ce1aefbfa9b307c3272569-2643×1762.jpg Another appeal of the “Forest of Light” is that there are many glittering objects.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/105684/44/105684-44-7a1068c6b1bca4f766bb3b85d16d7ffc-2561×1708.jpg “Heart Object” width 5.0m, depth 1.49m, height 5.4m
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/105684/44/105684-44-58d824c3bbd0fe5d704dee15067d60e6-1854×1237.jpg “Car and Flying Santa” width 2.3m, depth 2.49m, height 4.9m
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/105684/44/105684-44-fc7728d5b756e88c2d3c3a4161fab2e6-2561×1708.jpg Installation of Santa Claus with a width of about 5m
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/105684/44/105684-44-21b93e15784bb3cea0354a055533ac97-2561×1708.jpg The “Forest of Light” ear mugs become a big photo spot. *The image is for illustrative purposes only. Actual design and specifications may differ. Free viewing! First time held! Fantastic circus show “Christmas Advent presents Christmas Circus REVERIE” Held for the first time this year! Performers from Japan and abroad will gather to draw the audience into a world of dreams and imagination with aerial acrobatics and breathtaking performances. The production will be directed by Mizuki Shinagawa, a member of Japan’s first circus company, CIRQUEWORK, and a world-renowned aerial artist. Don’t miss out on this special circus show that transports you into a fantasy world.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/105684/44/105684-44-f6e5e7fc6cf68b05b49b7fb7ee52740f-3001×2001.jpg Christmas Advent presents Christmas Circus REVERIE Event period: Thursday, November 28, 2024 – Wednesday, December 18, 2024 *Closed every Monday Venue: Tenjin Central Park Special stage (free viewing) Performance time: 18:20, 20:20 *Due to various circumstances, stage contents may be changed or canceled without notice. Thank you for your understanding in advance. Performer: Mizuki Shinagawa (CIRQUEWORK) Starring: KAMIYAMA/Laura Wells/Riho Kamiya/Sayane Endo/Kinan Asayama Organized by: Christmas Advent Planning and production: WORQUES Productions Inc.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/105684/44/105684-44-362a82769e5a74efe2a7c8aa5c71f87c-3900×2600.jpg KAMIYAMA
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/105684/44/105684-44-4e0df405fa00e04f65e7746221312e37-3900×2599.jpg Laura Wells
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/105684/44/105684-44-b04f972b285543f95e42d40141a42d9e-3900×2600.jpg Riho Kamiya
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/105684/44/105684-44-ea483e0b52374eb7b799b4d9d88d4692-2000×1333.jpg Sayane Endo
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/105684/44/105684-44-3a3dd493506298f036e155701a57c749-1400×933.jpg Asayama Shinn REVERIE performer profile KAMIYAMA A stalwart of the Japanese pantomime world who has a unique talent. In 1986, he formed the comedy pantomime duo “Panto Manga” and won the World Cup Award at the 1998 Street Performance World Cup in Shizuoka. In 2008, he appeared in Uniqlo’s web advertisement “UNIQLOCK,” which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes International Advertising Festival (Titanium and Cyber categories), as well as Nippon Television’s “Law Firm with Lines” and TV Tokyo’s “Takeshi’s Anyone Picasso.” Appeared on numerous TV shows including. SHADAI A circus artist based in Tokyo. He specializes in large-ring sill wheels and German wheels (raths), which are also used in sports competitions. He previously won a bronze medal at the 2009 World Lato Championships as a representative of Japan. In 2012, he won a silver medal at the World Rath Team Cup Tournament. He is active both domestically and internationally, appearing on concert tours with Yumi Matsutoya and others. Laura Wells Aerialist from New Zealand. After traveling the world as a dancer on Royal Caribbean Cruises for several years, she moved to Japan and played the role of Helen in the stunt show “Water World” at Universal Studios Japan. Since then, he has worked as an aerial artist on the large cruise ship “Virgin Voyage,” Myas Dance Company (winner of America’s Got Talent in 2022), THEATER 010 (Fukuoka City), and Canal Circus held at Canal City Hakata. He has appeared in etc. Riho Kamiya A hula hoop artist with a background in rhythmic gymnastics. When she was a rhythmic gymnast, she ranked 5th in the nation and was one of the top rhythmic gymnasts in Japan. Even after retiring, she continued to be active and won the Masters Rhythmic Gymnastics National Championship for the second time in a row. She became the only female player to compete in the men’s team MIX category and won the championship, a world first. She began teaching herself hula hoop performance when she was in university, and won first place at an international juggling competition held in Taiwan in 2018. At Cirque du Soleil’s special show “VIZION” held in Saudi Arabia in 2023, he was the first Japanese to perform in a hula hoop performance. Sayane Endo A new generation aerialist based in Tokyo. He discovered aerial silks when he was young and has won the Las Vegas competition and received the special jury award. He has achieved excellent results in overseas competitions, including winning the Russian tournament and winning the championship and MVP award in the Japanese tournament. We pursue brilliant and dynamic aerial expressions. Asayama Shinn A new generation aerialist based in Kansai. He started playing trampolines at the age of 3 and won the team competition at the All Japan Trampoline Junior Championships. After that, he started working on parkour and aerial acts, and won first place in two categories at the aerial act convention “Bend the Air 2024 in Adelaide” held in 2024. His overwhelming ability and dynamic acting full of youth are attractive. Initiatives with Fukuoka Prefecture: Let’s think about marine litter issues! An art tree of beach debris over 4m in height created by everyone Artists and workshop participants will create ornaments using items collected from beach cleaning activities to decorate the Forest of Lights. In addition, various Christmas Advent objects that have appeared over the past 12 years will be transformed into trees over 4m tall.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/105684/44/105684-44-03af4026fefbf24c0d2420a0def6f6c7-2561×1708.jpg Left) A Santa tree made last year made from things washed ashore. Right) Artist Minami Shibata, who produced Art Tree Artist Minami Shibata Born and residing in Fukuoka City. In 2013, he began making products using beach-washed items and waste, and has been working in Fukuoka since 2018. “JAPAN SDGs Action 2020” work exhibition, “Marine Litter Zero Award 2021” Minister of the Environment Award. We are holding a workshop on making ornaments for art trees! ■Sunday and time: November 23rd (Sat/Holiday) 15:00~ ■Meeting location: In Tenjin Central Park, near ACROS Fukuoka ■Participation fee: Free *The completion ceremony will be held from 5pm on the same day. “Forest of Light” Original Ear Mug A blue mug inspired by the symbol tree at the venue. There is a certain character in the motif of the tree pattern… Please actually pick it up and look for it.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/105684/44/105684-44-0e83227610982ee89168416227ea1894-2560×1708.jpg A must-have rainy day mug that is sold out. This year, it has been renewed with a drawing by Chitomo Tanaka. Mugs will be sold at 3 venues: Forest of Light, KBC FESTA de SANTA, and TENJIN CHRISTMAS MARKET only in case of rain. Chitomo Tanaka’s painting depicting her thoughts on a rainy day is impressive. *Tickets will be sold in case of rain at the venue. *Ends once sold out.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/105684/44/105684-44-0647415a0397495d4481a83afb1cea65-2560×1708.jpg Detailed releases of other venues are Please take a look. Finally Christmas Advent is a notable event that brightens up the winter in Fukuoka with the goal of becoming the “world’s best Christmas town.” Please be sure to visit this year to enjoy the Christmas season to the fullest in Fukuoka City. The special time you spend with your family, friends, and loved ones will surely become unforgettable memories. Please check the official website for schedule and event information. https://christmas-advent.jp/ *The contents and photos posted are from before the event. Changes may occur regarding the content and schedule of the event. Please check the official website for details. Christmas Advent Office Mr.Weihnachtsmann Co., Ltd. (Fukuoka Christmas Market Executive Committee)
