I f there’s anywhere in the world that unifies comics, film, series, games and fans from all cor- ners of the planet, that is New York Comic Con (NYCC). It is held at the Javits Convention Center from 9 th to 12 th October and has long been considered the largest festival of pop culture on America’s East Coast. Here you will meet everyone - from Marvel and DC fans wearing spectac- ular costumes, via passionate gam- ers, to authors of the most popular manga and anime series. The packed programme includes panel debates and exclusive screenings: announce- ments for this year include the Game of Thrones spinoff Knight of the Sev- en Kingdoms, as well as a gathering of actors from the X-Men film fran- chise, which is already leading to eu- phoria among fans. There will also be comic book premieres, the first glimps- es of new blockbusters and meetings with world-famous cartoon artists and screenwriters. Occupying a special part of NYCC is Artist Alley, where you can personally meet your favourite comic artists, pur- chase original works or get a person- alised drawing. It is advised that those attending for the first time reserve their tickets in advance (they often sell out months ahead of the event) and prepare for large crowds – but also for an unforgettable atmosphere. NYCC isn’t just a festival, it is an expe- rience. Those days see the city packed with masked fans, while Times Square and the surrounding streets are trans- formed into an extended conven- tion stage. If you find yourself in New York in October, this event is not to be missed – because Comic Con isn’t just about the heroes of comic books, it’s al- so about the people who believe in the stories. NIGHT WHEN NEW YORK When it comes to costumes, it is of course known which night attracts the most costumed Americans! And if there’s one city that knows how to celebrate Halloween spectacular- BECOMES A MASS COSTUME PARTY
dolaze prvi put savet je da unapred re- zervišu ulaznice (one često planu mese- cima ranije) i pripreme se za gužvu – ali i nezaboravnu atmosferu. „NYCC“ nije samo festival već i iskustvo: grad u tim danima vrvi od maskiranih fanova, a Tajms skver i okolne ulice pretvaraju se u produže- nu pozornicu konvencije. Ako ste u ok- tobru u Njujorku, ovo je događaj koji se ne propušta jer „Comic Con“ nije samo o junacima sa stranica stripova već i o ljudima koji veruju u priče. zna se koja je noć kraljica kostimiranih Amerikanaca! A ako postoji grad koji ume da proslavi Noć veštica na spekta- kularan način, onda je to Njujork.U srcu tog slavlja nalazi se „Village Halloween Parade“, jedinstvena povorka kostima koja se održava svake godine 31. okto- bra, duž Šeste avenije na Menhetnu, od Spring Strita do 16. ulice. Osnovana davne 1974, Parada je NOĆ KADA NJUJORK POSTAJE MASKENBAL Naravno, kad smo kod kostima, izrasla u najveći događaj Noći veštica na svetu, okupljajući više od 50.000 uče- snika i stotine hiljada posmatrača. Pra- vilo je jednostavno – svako može da učestvuje, pod uslovom da ima kostim. Upravo ta spontanost čini povorku po- sebnim doživljajem: u jednom trenut- ku pored vas može proći anđeoski or- kestar, u sledećem ogromna figura od papira, a odmah zatim grupa zombija koja pleše na „Triler“ Majkla Džesona. Pored hiljada maskiranih građana, učestvuju i umetničke trupe, lutkarske predstave, muzičari i bubnjari, stvara- jući atmosferu koja oscilira između kar- nevala i nadrealne pozorišne predstave na otvorenom. Kostimi su često prava mala remek-dela – od aktuelnih politič- kih karikatura do filmskih i strip-juna- ka, pa čak i potpuno apstraktnih ideja. Savet je da stignete ranije, jer se uli- ce oko povorke brzo pune. Ulaz je be- splatan, a najbolji pogled imaju oni koji se smeste bliže donjem delu Šeste ave- nije. Ako ste raspoloženi za druženje i zabavu, pridružite se koloni – jer „Vi- llage Halloween Parade“ nije samo šet- nja u kostimima već kolektivna prosla- va mašte i slobode.
„Village Halloween Parade“ jedinstvena je povorka kostima koja se održava 31. oktobra svake godine The Village Halloween Parade is a unique costume parade held every year on 31 st October
ly, then that’s New York. Representing the heart of this celebration is the Vil- lage Halloween Parade, representing a unique costume parade held each 31 st October along the length of Manhat- tan’s Sixth Avenue, from Spring Street to 16 th Street. Founded all the way back in 1974, this parade has grown to become the world’s largest Halloween event, bring- ing together more than 50,000 partic- ipants and hundreds of thousands of spectators. The rule is simple – any- one can participate, provided they don a costume. It is precisely this sponta- neity that makes the procession a spe- cial experience: an angelic orchestra may pass you one moment, only for a giant paper figure to appear a moment later, followed immediately by a group of zombies dancing to Michael Jack- son’s Thriller. Apart from thousands of masked cit- izens, participants also include art troupes, puppet shows, musicians and drummers, all of whom help to create an atmosphere that fluctuates between a carnival and a surreal outdoor theatre show. And the costumes are often gen- uine mini masterpieces – portraying everything from current political cari- catures to heroes of films and comics, and even completely abstract ideas. We advise that you arrive early, as the streets around the procession soon fill up. Admission is free of charge and the best view is enjoyed by those who occupy the lower part of Sixth Ave- nue. If you’re in the mood to social- ise and have fun, join the procession - because the Village Halloween Parade isn’t only a stroll wearing a costume, but a collective celebration of imagi- nation and freedom.
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