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Abando 2010 attendees
Each year the Abando family grows, and this year was no exception. They say “he who misses Abando, misses more every year.” This year Abando attracted 37 attendees (15 more then last year) leaving the staff surprised — and a little worried, as the current site can only hold 40 people.
With the Hawaiian theme of “Aloha Abando!”, the site boasted beautiful ambient lighting, an outdoor projector screen, music and tiki torches, and was adorned with flowers and tiki masks.
Activities
Indoor or outdoor, there were games for all tastes! For the first time the staff ran the “Predator and Prey” game, very traditional at Camp Feral! (a Canadian con), as well as water balloon rugby. For those who were tired, board and card games (like Munchkin) entertained everybody. But this year, for those who weren’t tired but wanted to escape the strong sun, Abando had a “Pump it Up” video-game.
Talking of the sun, the greatest hero of this year was the lake. Swimming in the fresh water made everybody happy in the hot weather (almost 40ºC/104ºF).
Luau
Each year, Abando features a “campfire moment”, and this year was no different – I mean, YES! it was quite different: A Luau!
There was food, ambient lighting, a campfire, and music, as well as a limbo contest. Even the fursuiters took part in the contest!
Speaking of fursuits…
Ryan Wolf and Dusky
This year, two fursuiters attended the con: Ryan Wolf and Dusky. Their paws got a little dirty on the grass, but who said they cared about that? :)
They came from everywhere!
The campers came from all parts of Brazil: São Paulo, Pernambuco, Paraná, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul, Rio de Janeiro and Sergipe; some even came from Canada. Also, Hwei Chow hung a flag of Argentina during the event to honor our neighbors.
Final words
The first Brazilian furry con is proud to reach this level, and invites Furs from everywhere to attend the 2011 con. If you don’t speak Portuguese, don’t worry! Brazilians know English, and those who don’t know it are very good at miming :). Brazilians love to receive friends from abroad and are sure to make them welcome.
The 2011 edition of the website will contain more information for furries who live abroad and want to attend the con, like hotels, flights and passport requirements. If you already have questions, just email “tanuki-raccoon@hotmail.com”.
Thanks to all attendees and the staff who worked hard for this con!
Aloha Abando, and see you in 2011!
Abando occurs yearly during the Brazilian Carnival Holiday in February.Article by Tanuki Gokuhi
Revised by GreenReaper
