MAN | GA | RAGE

There is hardly any other country where tradition and modernity collide as unconditionally as in Japan. This festival therefore took an unusual look at the land of the rising sun. Based on the very active Chemnitz anime and cosplay scene, this modern and popular aspect of Japanese culture was traced back to its roots, for example in the country's traditional theatre, which is why the festival featured the latest video games and Pokémon cards alongside tea ceremonies and Japanese drums. In the months leading up to the festival, workshops also empowered more than just young people to make their own cosplay costumes. The traditional meeting place for cosplayers is the Kraftwerk socio-cultural centre. However, the centre is also a popular meeting place for senior citizens. The team used these apparent opposites to create a cross-generational programme full of curiosity and exchange. The project was also developed in collaboration with partners from the Capital of Culture Nova Gorica in Slovenia.