{"id":752034,"date":"2025-04-30T07:34:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T07:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=752034"},"modified":"2025-04-30T07:35:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T07:35:00","slug":"haru-matsuri-spring-festival-2025-diy-cosplay-takes-center-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/752034\/haru-matsuri-spring-festival-2025-diy-cosplay-takes-center-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"Haru Matsuri Spring Festival 2025: DIY Cosplay Takes Center Stage"},"content":{"rendered":" <p><em>Cover photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mira.captures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mira Ratel<\/a><\/em><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Tripoli&#8217;s Rachid Karami International Fair came alive with creativity with the Haru Matsuri Spring Festival, organized by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kaliko.friends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaliko<\/a>. Fans, cosplayers, and enthusiasts gathered, sharing laughs, ideas, and hands on moments. More than just a festival, Haru Matsuri celebrated the authentic spirit of Lebanese anime culture, and the bonds built through creativity.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DJB7sM1ME_n\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-short-on-supplies-big-on-vision-crafting-costumes-against-the-odds\"><strong>Short on Supplies, Big on Vision: Crafting Costumes Against the Odds<\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>In Lebanon, the challenge starts with a simple reality: most cosplay materials simply aren\u2019t available locally, and waiting for shipments from overseas is not an option. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>For example, while the ideal for durable costume armor is 5\u20136\u202fmm EVA foam, local shops stock only much thinner 1\u202fmm sheets. Rather than giving up, cosplayers layer these thinner foam pieces adding plastic wrap and tape to build up the necessary strength and shape.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DI8RX8hMQGl\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Yet the struggle isn\u2019t limited to material substitutions. Achieving the perfect fit demands mastering a hands on, trial and error technique known as \u201ctape patterning.\u201d Cosplayers apply adhesive tape directly on their bodies to trace a custom pattern, a method that can take years to perfect. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Alongside this gritty learning process, many creators also scour local thrift stores for hidden treasures and, at times, benefit from the fresh insights of fashion students. These collaborations add value to their work and help them push through the steep learning curve inherent in turning limited supplies into art.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wigs-the-final-touch-that-brings-characters-to-life\"><strong>Wigs: The Final Touch That Brings Characters to Life<\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>Wigs represent another major challenge. High-quality wigs are both expensive and hard to come by in Lebanon. As a result, many cosplayers repurpose and restyle what they have in hand. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>When industry standard hairsprays are unavailable, shared hacks such as using silicone spray to set the style go a long way in transforming a simple wig into an iconic, character defining detail.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C9CqZC6IJ0k\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spotlight-jackie-s-journey-beyond-borders\"><strong>Spotlight: Jackie\u2019s Journey Beyond Borders<\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p><em>Jackie, a cosplayer who was based in Lebanon but now lives in Austria, has been the cosplay competition organizer for the last three events and has been a community organizer in the cosplay scene since 2015.<\/em><\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B9usKbPjUgQ\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Jackie\u2019s creative journey began in 2015 with a makeshift Harley Quinn costume fashioned from her closet finds. In 2020, amid a hard economy and scarce resources in Lebanon, she built an impressive costume using thrifted shoes, foam clay as a stand-in for premium EVA foam, and by meticulously crafting custom patterns from scratch with locally available materials. <\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CFHb3KKgA5T\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Determined to overcome these local hurdles, she traveled abroad to compete at the MEFCC in the UAE, where she secured second place in the gaming anime category. Her experience is a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when creative passion and relentless determination come together.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-community-turning-challenges-into-collective-triumphs\"><strong>Community: Turning Challenges into Collective Triumphs<\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>A defining strength of Lebanon\u2019s cosplay scene is its culture of sharing swapping tips and tricks that bring each project closer to perfection. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Cosplayers regularly ask, \u201cWhat hack helped you get that perfect fit?\u201d or \u201cHow did you overcome that material shortage?\u201d This openness transforms personal challenges into communal victories, uniting every maker with creative inspiration.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-background\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Sad you missed out on the Haru Matsuri Spring Festival? 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