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Coming back for its summer edition, Natsu Matsuri 2026 is gearing up for another weekend packed with anime, cosplay, Japanese culture, games, and plenty of activities for fans of all ages.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what the schedule is looking like so far:<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Dcxvl6MgoRf\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the two days, the festival will bring together cosplayers, gamers, artists, and anime fans under one roof. The program will include a cosplay competition, video game competitions, a Japanese District, and an Artist Alley.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Workshops, performances, music, food, and other activities will also be part of the weekend. The full schedule will be posted soon!<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Dcy3nBPtQWe\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <h3 id=\"h-the-main-event-the-cosplay-competition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Main Event: The Cosplay Competition!<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, one of the biggest moments of Natsu Matsuri will be the cosplay competition, where talented cosplayers get to show off everything they\u2019ve created. The competition will be divided into three categories: Catwalk, Craftsmanship, and Performance, giving contestants different ways to stand out, whether through their costume, their attention to detail, or their stage presence.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Dc6QkVKjarZ\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three judges will take on the tough job of choosing the winners. The judges panel includes professional cosplayers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zee.cosplay\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zee Cosplay<\/a> from Egypt and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kyuubivi\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kyuubivi<\/a> from Austria, and Lebanese actress Natasha Choufani. Organized and hosted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/yourbrojackie\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jackie<\/a>, one of Lebanon&#8217;s cosplay pioneers, who will keep things moving on stage.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the cosplays, creativity, and performances all coming together, this is definitely one part of the festival you\u2019ll want to stick around for. If you want to learn more about Lebanon&#8217;s cosplay community, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/729316\/the-cosplay-community-in-lebanon-a-growing-subculture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DcYxuyNNYQn\/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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Ava Venue, Achrafieh, Beirut<br><strong>Date:<\/strong> September 12\u201313, 2026<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 11:00 AM\u20139:00 PM<br><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> $12 for 1 day | $20 for 2 days | $15 at the door<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, check out Kaliko&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kaliko.friends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>    <div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <div class=\"wp-block-thisis-thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <a href=\"\" class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"The Cosplay Community in Lebanon: A Growing Subculture\">                 <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__header\"                 style=\"background-color: #98CA3C;\">                 <h3>                     MORE LIKE THIS                <\/h3>             <\/div>             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__content\"                 style=\"background-color: #98CA3C1a;\">                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__image\">                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cosplay-250x164.jpg\" alt=\"The Cosplay Community in Lebanon: A Growing Subculture\" \/>                     <\/div>                                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__text\">                                                     <h2>The Cosplay Community in Lebanon: A Growing Subculture<\/h2>                                                                             <p>The last thing we expected was to find a cosplay community in Lebanon. 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