Be part of the history, marked your calendar and don’t missed the first ever – History Con by A+E Networks History Asia, opening its doors in Manila this coming August 25, 2016. It’s going to be big, jam-packed with activities and displays that brings the channel into life. If you still haven’t got an idea what this is all about, well here are the 12 things you need to know about the upcoming History Con 2016.
- History Con will cover a broad range of genres and interests, with dedicated areas for the paranormal/sci-fi, survival and adventure, motoring, history and culture.
- The four-day ticketed event will be held at the World Trade Center. Passes are now available for sale at HistoryAsia.com/HistoryCon
- Fans will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with ANCIENT ALIEN’s Giorgio Tsoukalos; STORAGE WARS’ Brandi and Jarrod; GANGLAND UNDERCOVER’S Damon Runyan; PHOTO FACE-OFF’s Justin Mott; and the cast of CELEBRITY CAR WARS, which includes several Filipino celebrities like KC Montero, Joey Mead King and Marc Nelson and professional car driver, Gaby Dela Merced.
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Each booth at HISTORY Con will have its own distinct theme that showcases HISTORY’s most popular series, including ANCIENT ALIENS, SWAMP PEOPLE, STORAGE WARS, ALONE, PAWN STARS, COUNTING CARS, LEEPU & PITBULL, RIDE N’ SEEK WITH JAIME DEMPSEY, PHOTO FACE-OFF and CELEBRITY CAR WARS.
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HISTORY Con will also include the large rally of automobiles from cars, motorcycles and boats, featuring restored classics and customize rides.
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For history buffs, there will be a section dedicated to historical characters, a Philippines Presidential limousines display, and World War II exhibits.
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Visitors will also be eligible to participate in raffle draws to win fabulous prizes.
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Fans will also be able to catch exclusive screenings of premiering HISTORY shows.
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Three Guinness World Records-breaking attempts will be held at HISTORY Con that includes the world-record for the longest TV-watching marathon – currently set at 94 hours!
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HISTORY Bee Inter-school Competition will also be held, where the winning school will be crowned HISTORY Bee School Champion in Manila.
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HISTORY will also launch a talent search for HISTORY’s next Digital Host.
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Tickets for HISTORY Con are priced from Php200 onwards and are now on sale online at HistoryAsia.com/HistoryCon.
More details and updates about celebrity appearances and other activities will also be available on the HISTORY CON website. See you there!
