Italian Fur Haven
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| Italian Fur Haven | |
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| Other names | {{{othernames}}} |
| Location | Different locations across central Italy
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| Status | Ongoing |
| First iteration | 1-4 May, 2014 |
| Organizer(s) | Artic D. Moonlight, Diavoletto, Drachetto, Jack Swift, Leethan Aslani, Paktani, Silver Kaus |
| Subject | Furry |
| Resources | Photos, videos, reports: [1] |
Italian Fur Haven (IFH) is a series of furry events held in the Central-North of Italy. The idea of bringing together Italian and foreign furries, in large and small informal events, was born during a furry meeting named FurryDanno took place over 2013/2014 New Year's Eve on the Alps.
Contents
Organisation
Italian Fur Haven meetings are organized by a core team which consists of seven people with different tasks:
- Artic D. Moonlight - DJ & Parties organizer
- Diavoletto - Supplies & Kitchen
- Drachetto - Fursuit care
- Jack Swift - Problem solver
- Leethan Aslani - Barman & Parties organizer
- Paktani - Technical system
- Silver Kaus - Location
Mascot
The official mascot for the Italian Fur Haven is Lykta, an anthropomorphised brown bear who holds a lantern. His name was chosen through a poll open to all Italian Fur Haven members.
History
First event: First Blood!
The first IFH event took place over May 1-4, 2014 in a building close to Castelnovo ne' Monti (Reggio Emilia). There were a total of 60 attendees, from Italy, San Marino, Croatia, Slovenia, Switzerland, and the United States. The three-story building provided two large meeting rooms, one kitchen, and many bedrooms of various sizes.
During the four days, various events were hosted, including special meals, outings, board and video games, disco, furry panels, round tables and a fursuit group photoshoot.
Second event: Furry Fright Night
The second IFH event is scheduled to take place over October 4-5, 2014, in a 19th century country mansion close to Colombaro di Formigine (Modena). The event is organized with the Facebook group Fursuit Italia. It will consist of a large dinner followed by a vampire/gothic themed disco until late at night. A fursuit photoshoot will take place during the disco.