Afurotaku Cosplay: SYLA
Tickets go live 26 October
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- Date
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Hours
- 09:00 to 17:00
- Venue
- Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) facility, Gaborone
- Admission
- BWP 20
- Who it is for
- All ages and families. Children under 13 come with a parent or guardian.
Location
Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) facility, Gaborone
Not sure where BNYC is? It is the Botswana National Youth Council (BNYC) hall in Gaborone. Find it on the map by its plus code, 8W99+2G2, Gaborone.
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Interested in having a stall?
Sell your art, crafts, merch or food to the SYLA crowd. See what a stall needs and how to apply.
Read more →Download the stall rules (PDF)On the day · 当日
What you will find on the day
The cosplay showcaseWatch every cosplayer parade and take the stage, from the Junior section (12 and under) to the Open section. Vote for your favourite from your phone, with no app to install.
Market dayAfter the awards the hall opens up. Browse art, craft and animation from local creatives, pick up merch, and find something good to eat.
The open floorJoin anime trivia and debates, watch live drawing, play in community gaming, and get your photo taken in the photo area.
Stop by the partner booths from the Embassy of Japan in Botswana, Animaniacs Botswana and Modern Majesty.
Read the event rules before you come →