In this exclusive interview, GFTV delves into the motivations and aspirations behind Guizhou’s first furry convention, QianFurCon, with its organizer, Fierykylin.

Discover the thought process behind the venue selection, the inspiration for the “Midsummer Tree Shade” theme, and the ambitious plans for the future of this burgeoning furry community event.

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Fudi (Interviewer): We see you’ve chosen the Wanyi Panorama Hotel as the venue this time. What advantages does this hotel offer that made you decide to hold the event here?

Fierykylin (Interviewee): We visited and compared several hotels in the early stages of planning. We found that many high-end hotels, such as Empark Grand Hotel Guiyang, weren’t as cooperative. Wanyi Hotels is a well-established four-star hotel located near the Shilihetan Scenic Area (十里河滩景区). This aligns well with our “Midsummer Tree Shade” theme for this event, as we have some outdoor activities planned. Overall, this hotel was very cooperative, has a pleasant environment, and can accommodate the needs of QFC, which is why we ultimately chose it.

Fudi: How did you come up with the theme “Midsummer Tree Shade”? How will the event express this theme? Are there any fun things designed around the theme?

Fierykylin: The event is in August, right in the middle of summer, when most people are on summer vacation. We wanted to offer an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and escape the heat. Guiyang’s summer temperatures average around 27 degrees Celsius, which is quite pleasant, so our slogan is “Experience the 27-degree midsummer together.” As for the “Tree Shade” aspect, we’ve partnered with the Shilihetan Scenic Area to organise outdoor activities that embody this theme.

Fudi: In your opinion, should furcons like QFC focus more on interacting with the general public, or should they cater primarily to just furries?

Fierykylin: I believe furry conventions are inherently social platforms. Communication between organisers and attendees, and that among attendees are equally crucial. I think furry conventions should innovate, constantly explore new ways to engage attendees more. We shouldn’t be confined in a small circle where everyone does their own thing; that would lead to stagnation and homogenization.

Fudi: Are there any plans for the next QFC? Could you share some details?

Fierykylin: We’re planning to hold the next QFC directly within a scenic area, rather than just near one. It will be a smaller, more exclusive gathering, limited to around 100 people, almost like a large, free tour group. We can’t reveal too many specifics at this point.

Fudi: What feedback have you received about the hotel or the event itself this time?

Fierykylin: The main issue we identified, and which was also brought up by many attendees, was a shortage of staff. We had ten staff members on-site, but with 200 attendees, that’s a ratio of 20 to 1, which proved insufficient. Wanda Vista Hotel has been very cooperative, and we’ve received positive feedback about the hotel experience itself.

Fudi: What kind of creature is the official mascot, Yanyan? Does it have a backstory?

Fierykylin: Yanyan is a dog. We’re still working on its backstory and the overall theme narrative. Its colour scheme is green, drawing inspiration from the lush green mountains and clear waters of Guizhou. The primary colours are green and grey, with black accents representing the stones of Guizhou. The karst landforms here feature sedimentary rocks with black sections and weathering patterns, so the colours symbolise the landscapes and rocks of Guizhou.

Fudi: Does QFC have any plans to expand beyond Guizhou, to other provinces or even nationwide?

Fierykylin: Our current focus is on the southwest region, but we do have plans to expand nationwide in the future. We intend to hold large-scale national furcons. At present, most of our attendees are from the southwest.

Watch GFTV’s exclusive coverage of Qian Furcon here.

黔兽聚：起步贵州，雄心向全国 – 火麟专访

在这次独家专访，国际兽视深入探讨了贵州首届兽展黔兽聚背后的动机和愿景。一起来了解火麟对于场地选择、”盛夏林荫”主题的灵感，以及对这个蓬勃发展的兽迷社区活动的未来展望。

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福迪： 火麟，这次我们看到选址在贵阳万宜丽景酒店，这个酒店有什么优势让我们的兽聚选择在这里举办呢？

火麟： 首先选这个酒店是在前期与多家酒店踩点和沟通过程中会发现像贵阳世纪金源大饭店等高端酒店配合度不高。万宜集团旗下的万宜酒店是老牌四星级，靠近十里河滩景区，跟我们这期主题“盛夏林荫”相关，我们有外场活动。这家酒店配合度高，环境好，能满足需求，所以选了这一家。

福迪： 主题“盛夏林荫”是怎么来的？如何体现？有没有为主题设计一些好玩的东西？

火麟： 活动在八月，正好是盛夏，大多数人放暑假了。暑假应该在户外多感受一下清凉，贵阳盛夏一般27度左右，所以slogan是“一起感受27度的盛夏”。关于“林荫”，我们在十里河滩景区有合作，做了一个外场活动，体现了林荫的主题。

福迪： 兽展应该多和游客互动，还是圈地自萌？

火麟： 我觉得兽展本身就是社交平台，主办团队和游客、游客之间互动都很重要。兽展应该创新，开拓新模式和玩法，让游客深度参与，而不是各玩各的，导致同质化严重。

福迪： 下一届黔兽聚有计划吗？可否透露一些小细节？

火麟： 下一届计划在景区内举办，做一个精品式的小型聚会，不超过一百人，类似大型free旅游团，更多细节不便透露。

福迪： 这次大家对酒店或展会有什么意见？

火麟： 最主要问题是人手不足，和游客沟通过。工作人员共十个，但参展人数有两百，比例是二十比一，还是不够。万宜丽景酒店非常配合，酒店体验方面游客反馈良好。

福迪： 官方吉祥物岩岩是什么物种？有什么背景故事？

火麟： 岩岩是一只狗狗，背景故事和主题大纲在撰写中。配色是青绿色，取自青山绿水，主色调是青绿和灰色。黑色代表贵州的石头，喀斯特地貌的沉积岩有黑色部分和风蚀纹路，颜色代表贵州山水和岩石。

福迪： 有没有想过从贵州向周围的省份还是全国进行推广呢？

火麟： 黔兽聚就目前而言我们未来的发展主要是面向西南地区辐射全国的，所以说我们未来有规划做一个全国性的大展，因为就目前我们这一届的兽聚而言还是偏西南地区那边的人比较多。

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