Hello Kitty 40  

Celebrate 40th Birthday of Hello Kitty 

  

這是一個很可能讓媽媽比孩子更興奮的活動:陪伴我們一代成長的日本可愛族代表~~ Hello Kitty 將要迎接40歲生日,總公司 Sanrio 將在全球推出一系列大型慶祝活動,亞洲地區將有百變Hello Kitty 40週年巡迴特展(10月開始在 L A 展開),但最令人期待的將是匯聚全球 Kitty 粉絲的Hello Kitty Convention,日期訂在10月底,但現在就可以預訂門票 . . . 

【留意丫丫園地報導和丫丫有禮送票行動喔!】


 



 

自1974年誕生以來,Hello Kitty 以其無敵的魅力,擄獲無數人的心。她不僅是可愛形象的代名詞,更是一種生活態度的象徵及引領潮流的指標。Hello Kitty 帶來的風潮就像魔法般席捲全球、不分老少。 別上蝴蝶結、換上你最時尚的裝扮,和 Hello Kitty 的朋友們一起為永遠 Kawaii 的 Hello Kitty 慶生吧 !


Celebrate Hello Kitty's 40th Anniversary at the first ever official Hello Kitty Convention in the world! Hello Kitty Con 2014 is a global gathering of fans and friends to celebrate all things Hello Kitty.

Taking place at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) in Downtown LA's Little Tokyo, Hello Kitty Con 2014 will offer interactive experiences and events for fans and friends of all ages, including activities, art, exhibits, exclusives, workshops, lectures, panels, sneak peeks, tattoos, food, fun, and many more surprises!



 

 

 

Hello Kitty Museum Exhibition

The first exhibition of its kind in the world in honor of Hello Kitty

Location: Japanese American National Museum (JANM) in Los Angeles 

Dates: October 112014 through April 26, 2015.  

'Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty'will celebrate Hello Kitty's brand legacy and her influence on art and culture. Fans will have the opportunity to explore the evolution of Hello Kitty through a product retrospective of rare and iconic pieces from Sanrio's archives, an art exhibit featuring 40 mixed-media works by contemporary artists, lectures and panel discussions exploring the many facets of Hello Kitty, and classes and workshops offering hands-on Hello Kitty activities.  The exhibition will also explore fans' emotional connection to the brand and Hello Kitty's influence on bridging Japanese and American cultures in the U.S.  

Christine Yano, author of Pink Globalization: Hello Kitty's Trek Across the Pacific, and longtime Hello Kitty fan, will curate the retrospective component of the exhibition.  Jamie Rivadeneira, founder and owner of pop culture-inspired boutique JapanLA, will curate the art component. 

The exhibition will be on view during the four days of Hello Kitty Con 2014 in October/November, making Southern California the destination for superfans.  

Tickets for Hello Kitty Con 2014 will also include admission to this exhibition during this limited four day period; JANM is located adjacent to the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Little Tokyo. 




 40th Anniversary Collaborations & Products:

Hello Kitty's 40th Anniversary celebration will include a variety of product releases. Collaborations, unique licensed products and limited edition 40th Anniversary collectibles will launch throughout the year, with a selection of exclusives and vintage products available to fans attending Hello Kitty Con 2014.  Sephora will create a special, signature collection for Hello Kitty's 40th Anniversary that will launch this year and also be a part of the exclusive offering at Hello Kitty Con 2014.  

Other partnerships will include a diverse list of brands ranging from Mikimoto, Minnetonka and Chan Luu to national sports powerhouses Major League Baseball (MLB) and National Football League (NFL).  The lineup will also include new product launches from popular collaborators Vans, New Era, SwarovskiMcDonald's, tokidoki and many more.




Share a Hug with Hello Kitty! Campaign:

Hello Kitty will continue appearing at special events across the globe, giving hugs to her fans, and spreading the message of friendship.  At every appearance, the hugs will be tallied and added to the Global Hug Report, available athttp://www.sanrio.com/global-hug-report.  

Updates will also be available on Hello Kitty's social media accounts where fans can tag and share their posts using #HelloKittyHugs.  This unique initiative is geared toward honoring and celebrating the ever-loyal and beloved Hello Kitty fans, while promoting the company philosophy of friendship, happiness and community. 

 Fans can share a hug with Hello Kitty at Hello Kitty Con 2014, the exhibition at JANM, San Diego Comic-Con, "Hello Kitty Days" at select MLB team stadiums, collaboration launch events, participating Sanrio Store locations, and many more occasions.