On the 21st of March 2015 Malaysia held their first Friendship Express convention and much fun was had. Now the folks behind that event are back as they proudly announce the return of the convention for 2016!
We showed the world that Malaysian bronies mean business. What was supposed to be a one-off party for just a handful of us graduated into memories that will last a lifetime. We didn't want it to end there, and we're sure you felt the same way too.
P.S: brony (plural bronies) (slang) A (usually major) fan of the animated television series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, typically an adult male.
The universe of FiM is made much more beautiful by the tireless work of artists - musicians, painters, drawers, animators, writers and many more. The multitude of work forged with passion is an everlasting testament to the beauty of this fandom. The Friendship Express honors these creations and the people who make them possible with our theme for 2016 - Create in Harmony.
Short description :The Friendship Express is the Malaysian My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (MLP:FiM) convention organized by fans of the show, for fans of the show of all ages. We showcase the creative side of the fandom by celebrating art, music, videos, games and community projects inspired by the fandom since 2010 for a weekend of fun and entertainment. People of all ages welcome.
Welcoming everyone at the event space is ROSA BLOSSOMHEART, the official pony mascot of Malaysia (The Friendship Express (marelaysia) Community).
Rosa's design is created by Chirpy-chi. Her birthday is July 18, 2015 but her official design was approved and released on October 5, 2016. Rosa's mane is designated after the Malaysian National Flower, the "Bunga Raya". Her mane is always styled to look like a Hibiscus in bloom. Her cutie mark is a framed painting of a heart, her cutie mark story began when she helped her best friend from Manehattan cope in a long depressing stay in a hospital, as a pony who loves art, she tried to make some artworks to cheer up her hospitalized best friend in which after some efforts eventually paid off and give way for her friend's recovery. She is the only mascot pony out of the SEAPonyCon's Mane 5 that has a tumblr account dedicated to her. (tfe-rosa.tumblr.com/ )
Rosa Blossomheart represents The Friendship Express (marelaysia), and one of the Mane 5 of Project SEAPonyCon.
Description from Project SEAPonyCon:
Sometimes when you're stumped by a problem you just can't seem to wrap your mind around, Rosa might just have the answer for you. Rosa Blossomheart is an expert in art therapy and knows exactly how to help you express yourself when words won't be able to cut it. As a firm believer in a better tomorrow, Rosa lives life knowing that there's always room for improvement.
Born in Malaysia and raised in Manehattan, Rosa is an embodiment of a cultural rainbow. While she sometimes can be a little blunt with the way she feels, she stands firmly by her decisions while keeping her friends' best interest at heart.
As for me, I had always felt I am the embodiment of Twilight Sparkle. I did a quick DIY to cosplay her in her human form (thank God Equestria Girl girl already out) and my god, what a terrible job I did here - could even wear the wig right! 😂 Oh well...
The MBS Show Panel When Norman Sanzo of The MBS Show asked me to join him as part of the panelist alongside Dr. Charlie, I immediately agreed. The three of us had worked together several times for Norman's podcasts.
We have interesting exchange as Norman prefer comic arts differ from the original series while I prefer it maintained so I would still feel we are still in the same universe.
Not the best quality, especially with the sound system but hey better than none
Dr. Charlie and Norman brought some of the comic for sharing session. During this time MLP:FiM comics were still not available in Malaysia and Norman bought them at Singapore (because he lives in Johor Bahru, it's super easy for him to go to Singapore).
Group photo is a must! The boys wearing custom MLP:FiM shirts~
Skype Call Michelle Creber! We did it! We managed to get Michelle Creber to have Skype call with us!
Michelle Nicole Creber (born September 7, 1999) is a Canadian actress, singer, dancer, musician, and songwriter who is best known as the voice of Apple Bloom (and the singing voice of Sweetie Belle until 2013) in the TV series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.
Dr. Charlie conduct the interview and the Q&A Sessions. Some of us took the opportunity to take photos in front of the screen (here me with Monokuro Ai).
I took several clips but this is the best one as she did her famous Apple Bloom voice~
Both days gone smoothly and everyone mingling around and buying merchandises. I get to meet more Twilight Sparkle fans, I mean it's easy since I'm obviously Twiley on day 2.
Skype calls with Chirpy-Chi (the creator of Rosa Blossomheart) and BlackGryph0n
Bonus: Tina and I went to the event on Day 1 in casual. I always joke Tina is Pinkie Pie due to her culy hair and happy-go-lucky attitude although she might actually be Rarity haha.
Finally get to know some younglings'. Most of my brony friends are usually older than me.
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