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What is a Furry?: A Primer for
FurryPinas 2019
We’ve gotten used to
watching shows using anthromorphic creatures as their main characters to drive
their story forward. Movies and shows like My Little Pony, Tom and Jerry, and
even Digimon have animal characters that one way or another exemplify our human
nature. But did you know that there’s a community of people that are fans of
this story telling device?
And they are called
furries.
So, what is a Furry then?
Furry is a hobby where the fans have an interest towards animal
characters with human characteristics. Such characters can be found in many
media such as movies, shows, games, literature, toys, cosplay, art, and many
more, for any ages.
Sometimes, “Furry” refers to the person
who is a fan of the furry hobby. It can also be used to refer to “animal
characters with human characteristics”.
Photo by: CNPH Tisha
Furry characters can be Mickey Mouse,
Bugs Bunny, Crash Bandicoot, and many characters from shows such as Zootopia,
The Lion King, Secret Life of Pets, How To Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda,
etc.
Who are into the hobby?
Furries come in all
shapes and sizes. And when it comes to who’s into the hobby, the furry
community has always been one of the more inclusive communities worldwide. That
also is true to the Philippines furry community.
In fact, the PH Furry
community has a whole slew of enthusiasts. Ranging from entrepreneurs, to
artists, designers, even engineers and academians are active furries. Age wise,
the Furry community is open to all ages, but majority of the members are around
18-24 years old.
Difference?
While there’s a
collective global community of Furries, the Philippines’ Furry community sets
itself apart.
The local furry
community is more open to people knowing that they’re Furries and welcome those
who are familiar and not too familiar with the hobby. In fact, local Furries
don’t hide what they are in the Philippines and are more than happy to explain
their hobby to anyone who is interested or wants to know more about it.
This is also true in
how the local community treats its conventions. FurryPinas, the annual premiere
furry convention in the country has a more welcoming attitude than most furry
conventions elsewhere. The organizers take on a more Eastern and Western
attitude in the organization and aims to making the most amount of people happy
while sharing the love of furry to furry Hobbyist and non-hobbyist alike.
This difference in
stance makes FurryPinas a more observed furry convention within the region.
About FurryPinas 2019
On its 2nd year,
FurryPinas 2019 is the largest furry convention in Asia serving as
the official annual hub for the furry hobby in the Philippines.
The
convention aims to provide attendees a more active participation compared to
other cons. Providing a more welcoming avenue for those who want to understand
and know more about the hobby while providing a safe and happy space for
Furries to just have fun, socialize, and enjoy the hobby as a group.
FurryPinas is set to happen on June 8-9, 2019 at
the Bayanihan Center (Near SM Megamall). For more information about FurryPinas
2019 you can head to the FurryPinas 2019 site or fanpage
you can also check out the Facebook event page
to get updated.
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