Mark Your Calendars: A Little Prince Lantern Festival Is Coming Up

(SPOT.ph) Street Kohi is at it again—and this time, it’s not about Studio Ghibli. The Quezon City-based café is back with another themed event that’s definitely worth clearing your weekend for.

Introducing: The Little Prince x Lantern Festival. Happening from December 12 to 14 at Street Kohi's Quezon City outpost, this three-day fair is tailor-made for fans of the beloved novel, anik-anik girlies, and anyone who loves a good dose of whimsy and wonder. Here's what you can expect from this event.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince needs no intro—it’s a book that lives rent-free in our hearts thanks to our high school reading list. From decoding its dreamy metaphors to getting attached to the fox, the rose, and the curious little royal himself, it's no wonder this novel is one of the most timeless tales of wonder—and with this three-day fair, you’ll get to relive all that magic IRL and maybe even see the story in a whole new light.

Guests can snap photos at the many Little Prince-themed installations and photobooths, shop ‘til they drop for merch inspired by the book’s whimsical characters at a curated marketplace featuring local artisans and creators, and fuel up with plenty of food and drinks on site. You can also join in on community activities with fellow Little Prince fans, like writing wish cards, designing and hanging lanterns, and even joining hands-on art workshops. There’s a lot to do during your visit so clear your schedules just to be safe.

Unlike previous Street Kohi festivities, this time, participants who want to attend the festival need to register beforehand.

Simply register online through this form, pay your registration fee, and wait for the confirmation email, and you're all set. Make sure to bring a copy of your confirmation email on the day of the event, along with a valid ID for verification.

Tickets to The Little Prince x Lantern Festival are P300 per day. There's an additional P400 fee if you want to participate in the lantern design and hanging. This fee covers the lantern and the materials needed to make it shine brighter than the rest.

The lanterns decorated and bought during the festival will not be released into the sky, but instead, they'll be displayed and hung around Street Kohi, creating an illuminated display of community art.

Street Kohi's The Little Prince x Lantern Festival will be on December 12 to 14 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Street Kohi, 24 Mayaman St., UP Village, Quezon City. For more information, visit Street Kohi's Facebook page.

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