WMDF and the Mogu Mogu Festival are brought to you by "Worlds Meet Japan". We are non-profit, and run by volunteers. Any proceeds of our event go to our work on transformational social and educational projects locally and internationally.
The fireworks display of Hakodate’s Port Festival was postponed because of rain. So, on Aug 4, townspeople may choose to view the event from Motomachi Park. WMDF will not be restricting to admission to Motomachi Park in any way, but due to preparations for our event some areas will be occupied by structures. For your safety, please do not touch anything.
Especially, touching the weights attached to fixtures is very dangerous. The balance of all structures is checked and approved by authorities, so they need to be left in their inspected state. Also, removing banners and streamers can cause harm, as they may be attached with specialized equipment.
We hope you can enjoy the display from this unique perspective of the festival grounds for the first time.
This is our experiment on what could be realised in an online space:
12 online lives, including India and Iran, Indonesia & virtual performers
12 online showcase rooms: artists, art projects, science experience & more
6 virtual stages of video content, with contributed content from over 30 artists from over 10 countries, including Australia, Sweden, Belgium, Italy, Belarus, Lithuania, Argentina, Netherlands, USA, & Mexico
79 collaborating Hakodate stores: enjoy with food & refreshments from your home, with our delivery online partners!
No software installation required, just access from a browser (desktop highly recommended, with Chrome-based browsers performing best). It is a social space: you are free to mute and turn off camera, or to go wild and interact. There is a capacity limit, so please log out if inactive.
It is a first trial at this kind production, so please just enjoy all the hitches. Maybe there are some hints for online events, community collaboration, and internationalisation.
Here are the times of individual lives. Enjoy!
30th (Sat) @17:00~ オープニング&オンライン芸術祭の紹介 / Opening & Tour of Online Festival Space @17:45 チョイスちゃん / Choice Chan @18:10 クラバー＆マロン/ Clabar&Maron @20:00 亀しょうから生中継/ Live broadcast from Kamesho @20:45 芸術祭バーコンコルド21からの中継/ Live broadcast From WMDF bar ＠21:30 スミタ・ナグデブ/ Smita Nagdev (India) @22:30 ナヴァイエメール/ Navayemehr（Iran) @23:30 / Parahyena (Indonesia)
