ABOUT MASCOT PARADE LIMITED:

Mascot Parade Limited aims to:

Over 270,000 Youth were part of SHINE 2008. From 27 June to 01 August 2009, you will see youth showcase their diverse talents and skills, shape a better future for the community and celebrate young role models.

With an electrifying line-up of events, there is something for everyone. SHINE is organized by the National Youth Council (NYC), SHINE Steering Committee members and Youth Organizing Committee.

It is supported by the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS).

The National Youth Council (NYC) is the national coordinating body for youth affairs. Working with youth organisations, we aim to develop World-Ready Youth – a youth with the values, outlook and skills to thrive and succeed in a global environment and yet maintain strong ties to their families, community and nation.

The Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) leads policies, strategies and initiatives to attain our vision of Inspired and Committed Youth for Singapore. Our strategy is to help youth develop a stake and have a say, and to support them to participate meaningfully in society.

More than 18,000 attendees joined in the fun with SHINE Youth Mascot Parade 2009 (SYMP). Showcasing Iconic Characters, Superheroes, Master-Villains across Movies, Games, Anime and Youth Culture, the success of SYMP provides the foundation for the creation of COSMO 2010 – which adds exclusive showcases under the brand.

COSMO 2010, the umbrella brand by Mascot Parade Limited, is the annual Orchard Youth Costume initiative. Youths are encouraged to participate and challenge themselves in this national initiative.

2010 COSMO Logo design centers around a mix of two basic colours, Deep Pink and Bright Blue - the contrast represent the iconic representations of youth insights, interests and passion for their hobbies, combined into one special event. Indeed, COSMO is all set to support the growth of emerging youth trends as the ultimate annual youth event!

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Our Founder and Producer believes that a 'Win-Win' systems among partners and communities will result in a long term, high impact, high growth event. COSMO and Mascot Parade provides the platform, the outreach, and logistics to support partners in reaching out and expand their communities.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we do not charge Partners extra to make a profit. Instead, we share on our costs, and explore with Partners how we can gain better economies of scale by working together through a mutual support framework.

Our Partners gains access to a collaborative platform where everyone win, and ultimately, it means that there are more support, more events, more opportunities for youth to join in and express their passion and have fun.

TO JOIN AS A PARTNER OF COSMO & MASCOT PARADE, Simply email us at info@mascotparade.org and we'll be happy to welcome you to our CO-OP System!

The Youth Mascot Parade aims to nurture positive youth activism and awareness for youth interests by providing a parade platform for participants.

This project is a first in Asia, to showcase in a street parade format, with mascots and cos-players from well known international gaming franchises; cultural and organizational brands, and artistic icons.

The Youth Mascot Parade is a good strategic fit with the development of youth and social bonding in Singapore. As a neutral parade, youth from all segments and sectors can showcase their interest in a public platform at the heart of Singapore’s iconic shopping district.

This will encourage youth to step beyond their comfort zone to participate in a record breaking mega event.

The 4 Segments of SHINE Youth Mascot Parade represents emerging youth trends that are found in Singapore & Asia.

The vivid colours of Orange and Blue in our 2009 logo symbolises youth fiery passion and cool determination towards a mega parade event for youth in Asia.

The Gaming Segment

• Computer Games and Electronic Entertainment ranks as one of the top leisure youth activities in Singapore.

• Expect well known gaming characters like : StarWarsDarth Vader, Super Mario Bros, Harry Potter and other cool franchises will be invited to be part of the Gaming Segment. In addition, Youth CosPlayers can also participate in the parade dressed up as their favorite gaming and manga/comic characters.

The Arts and Culture Segment

• Youth and the Arts defines the local Youth Culture.  Be innovative and create unique costumes from recycled materials. Or showcase your musical talents by participating as part of the Parade musical bands, leading each segments of the parade as we proceed with the parade march in the heart of town.

The Environment Segment

• 1 degree of change can save the world and youth can drive the message for environmental awareness through the parade. Increase awareness for the environment by dresssing up in costumes made of recycled materials!

• Iconic characters like : the Water Wally, Andes Mosquito, and other such as an anti-smoking mascot will be invited to be part of the Environment Segment. In addition, Youth and organisational representatives can play a role and share on projects to save the environment.

The Community Segment

• Highlight your communities in the Mascot Parade Community Segment. If you are from a Sports group or uniform / performance Club or CCA, we want you! Showcase your talents in this segment and wow the audiences with breath-taking coordination of movement and teamwork.

It isn't easy putting together a mega event in the heart of Orchard. Imagine the logistics, the government approvals, the buildings managements, logistics, security and most of all - keeping it fun for everyone.

Which is why we count on great partners to make it  happen!

 

Genesis Frontier LLP

Genesis Frontier LLP is a company passionate about bringing the best of Japanese culture to South East Asia for all to experience. We are the sole agent for COSPA in South East Asia and official partner for Bushiroad Inc.

As the representative of both companies, Genesis Frontier distributes products such as the Weib Schwarz Trading Card Game and Cospa T-shirts that feature characters from Japanese animation, games and comics.

Bushiroad Inc

Bushiroad Inc plans, develops and sells many kinds of collectable card games. It has garnered 300 million yen in sales in the first year.

With collaborations with major content owners in Japan, Bushiroad directly brings anime and game characters together with the scenes to create a whole new gaming experience to players on a different playing field.

Hobby Art Gallery

Hobby Art Gallery was started in 2002 as a Gundam specialty shop, providing an extensive range of Gunpla models and accessories. Our aims are to encourage more modellers to exercise their creativity and produce their piece of art. We have groomed a few junior champions, whom have done us proud by coming in second in the international BAKUC competition.  

MOVIEMANIA

We are the region most respected and recognised fan club in movies and TV character appearances for the enjoyment of all fans.

We are first and foremost fervent fans ourselves of movies and TV dramas and we pride ourselves in recreating as accurately as possible the costumes and personas of iconic superheroes, supervillians and other memorable characters for the public to live their dreams of meeting them face to face.

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Atsuki GL

Atsuki GL is one of the well known Dolly and Gothic Lolita retailers who is now moving online! Expect more cool stuff from the organisers of KuroBara and J-Rock partner for COSMO 2010.

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GlamChicBling

Care to Bling up your life? GlamChicBling.com is an online Bling Bling service provider who can customise your phone and gadgets into bling-alicious fashion accessories! Get the design you want or jump into the action by making your own Bling Bling gifts using the friendly decor kits!

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Games Academy

The Games Academy is a Project supported by the Creative Community Singapore, under Ministry of Information, Communication and the Arts (MICA).

To help advance the development of the local gaming industry, the Games Academy will offer short-term bridging courses to facilitate the conversion of existing ICT professionals into game industry manpower.

Other than providing an avenue for people to enter into the gaming industry, the academy will gather collect gaming information, endorse positive gaming initiatives and conduct gaming research and surveys.

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KangTao

Kang Tao Singapore Guide to the Best Deals is a monthly publication that acts as a guidebook to the best deals in Singapore.

Kang Tao readers are Singaporeans looking for great deals. The guidebook seeks to create loyal readership by its focused emphasis on finding the best deals and crafting convincing reviews of these best deals. Kang Tao gives its clients the opportunity to be considered as “Best Deals” that can be enjoyed by its loyal and growing readership base.

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Express In Music

A platform that connects your needs in delivering your message emotionally through original Music. Be it a couple in love wanting to pen your personal story in a song or a corporate with a branding purpose to touch the hearts of your targeted audience.

With a social element to spread recognition for local musicians, we hope to promote these talents from composers to sound engineers to performing artistes - an opportunity to touch the lives of others through their music in a special personalised way.

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All Events Group

All Events Group (AEG) is a business-to-business information & media company that provids conferences, professional training solutions, congresses, exhibitions and tradeshows, and industry online communities and publications in a portfolio of industries, including, finance, mining, energy and human resources.

Also a leader in business solutions through event management by focusing on understanding the value through which events reach out to a receptive audience, we develop business opportunities through well-researched content and event design to maximise the impact of networking and business presentations.

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Garden Asia, Garden Asia Kids

GardenAsiaKids is the educational arm of GardenAsia. GAKids’ mission is to impart an appreciation of our natural environment and rural heritage. This credo of environmental awareness is supported through innovative and immersive workshops.

As children learn and retain lessons better through play, GAKids‘EDUtainment’ mascots – Morchoo and Titoy, through various role-playing fun and games will give our young visitors educational insight into common everyday food items like fruits and vegetables. EDUtainment is the Morchoo & Titoy way –
to be educated and entertained.

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More Partners Listing coming soon.

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Official Technology Partner:                                  Official Search Engine:                      SHINE Youth Mascot Parade Anchor Activites:

Official Prize Partner:                                     Games Development by:                 Official MMOG:              Official Game Companies:

School Tournament Partner:                                                                                                                                                                                          Events / Logistic Partners:                                                    

Participating Schools:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Let's Go Green with:

Thank you to RP for being responsible Students!                  Robo-Gladiators Supporting Partners                                                               Supporting Event                    Featuring Costumes by:

Official Media Partners:                                                                                                            Our Latest Programme Partner: