It is impossible to resist the charm of the life of a cosplayer. The first day of the Unicorn Festival confirms that being able to live, even for a while, as one of our magical heroines or national and international fantasy characters is an opportunity that can transcend any distance. Vinci’s three days of cosplayers are unmissable, as the fame and appeal of the Unicorn Festival have long transcended the borders of the Tuscan region, attracting spectators and protagonists from all over Italy.

The first show on Friday was a complete success, with a great concert by Cristina D’Avena, a veteran of the Bardo Amphitheatre, who managed to get the audience dancing and singing her hits, which clearly crossed the ages and tastes of the audience. Each version followed it faithfully. Despite the scorching heat of these days, from the morning many people poured into the streets of the historic center of Vinci, as well as the spaces set up according to the various themed areas around Piazza Liberty and Castello Conti. Guidi. In the evening the influx of the public was very high. Even today the access hours are from 10.30 am to midnight, when the 18th edition of this successful event will be archived. But first you will have plenty of time to have fun in the “Harry Potter” legendary area, or watch a lightsaber battle or even give your children a “Star Wars” style make-up. Cosplayers usually like to make their own costumes, and the more motivated among them can take advantage of the DIY advice of Veronica Forconi “Fabrics for costumes: how to choose them and how to sew them”. Fans of the fantasy genre will also enjoy the roundtable “Romance and Darkness – Fantasy in Coming of Age” at 1 pm in the Steel Abyss, with guests including Giada Abbiati, Jude Archer, Flaminia Galeoni, Livio Gambarini, Franz Palermo, Beppe Roncari and Chiara Sakuta. The event will end with a concert by Meganoids at 10 pm.

Francis Ka