Manga Comic Con Vietnam 2023 Policy

We – Manga Comic Con Vietnam 2023 (MCCVN2023) Event Organizing Committee are very happy to be able to meet everyone again ^^

For all that to happen, Manga Comic Con Vietnam 2023 has a few policies we must all follow that are necessary for the safety and comfort of everyone. We appreciate your cooperation in helping to make MCCVN2023 a place that everyone can enjoy.

The Organizing Committee would like to thank you for watching and participating in Manga Comic Con Vietnam 2023 event!

COVID-19 Policy | Health and Safety

While our event area in particular or Ho Chi Minh City in general has been peaceful since the COVID-19 pandemic, MCCVN2023 will, at a minimum, comply with all state and local requirements, including, masking, social distancing, limiting attendance, postponing an event and/or canceling an event, if required. For more information related to COVID-19 please visit HCMC COVID-19 Portal for more details.

By registering to attend Manga Comic Con Vietnam 2023 you agree to abide by entry requirements in effect at the time of the event.

Airspace (Balloons, Drones, etc.)

No devices may be flown or tethered within the confines Manga Comic Con Vietnam 2023 other than affiliate partners and licensed departments. This includes drones, helium balloons and helium-filled products, or any lighter-than-air objects either powered or unpowered.

Ticket Policy | QR Code MCCVN2023

To help prevent tickets from being duplicated and counterfeited, tickets to the Manga Comic Con Vietnam 2023 will be secured with personal information registered by the ticket and QR code.

At different entrances of Manga Comic Con event at Sky Expo Vietnam International Convention Center,
you will come across CHECK-IN GATES and a laneway fence with a “SCAN HERE” sign near the top of the gate. All you need to do is put the QR code of the ticket on your device or the physical ticket into the scanner area at the notice board. When you do, you will receive a notification that you are authenticated and able to participate in the Manga Comic Con event. When you leave, you MUST SCAN THE QR CODE AT THE CHECK-OUT GATE so you can CHECK-IN again when you return, otherwise you may be denied re-entry!

It is extremely important to remember to SCAN THE QR CODE AT THE CHECK-OUT GATE when you leave, if you forgot to scan the QR code at the CHECK-OUT gate or have problems with your ticket, please go to the Information Counter of the Manga Comic Con event at the CHECK-IN gate for support. When resolving your ticket issue, you will need to provide the information provided when you purchased your ticket at MANGACOMICCON.VN and the ticket email you received from the automated mailbox ticket@vietfest.vn to prove you are legitimate ticket holders.

Always keep your ticket with complete information including QR code with you. If you are asked by security to present your ticket and CCCD with your chip, please do so.

Tickets are transferable but may not be copied or forged. Organizers / Security Officer / Technical Staff reserves the right to randomly check your ticket for the duration of the event, so please make sure your ticket is valid! If there is any sign / act of forgery about the Ticket, the security staff and the Event Organizers Manga Comic Con Vietnam 2023 have the right to cancel the ticket and ask you to leave the event area.

Currently, we do not allow return or exchange of goods purchased at the MANGACOMICCON.VN website or other channels related to MANGA COMIC CON VIETNAM 2023.

MCCVN2023 Ticket Privacy Notice

Your ticket is encrypted with a random code and allows the Security staff and the Organizers of the Manga Comic Con Vietnam 2023 event to obtain the full name, phone number and email address you provided when purchasing your ticket. If you allow exhibitors or someone else to scan your badge with a QR code or barcode, they may receive this information. If you don’t want exhibitors or someone else to have your contact information, don’t allow the QR code on your ticket to be scanned or give your ticket to anyone else on the event grounds.

If an exhibitor or someone scans the QR code on your ticket and obtains your contact information, they can contact you, send you information, or share your information with others. Manga Comic Con does not rent, sell, lend, or provide its mailing lists to anyone other than parties who need the information to assist with the organization of our events (e.g. company that manages the ticketing system).

Code of Conduct

Attendees must respect commonsense rules for public behavior, personal interaction, common courtesy, and respect for private property. Harassing or offensive behavior will not be tolerated. Manga Comic Con reserves the right to revoke, without refund, the membership and badge of any attendee not in compliance with this policy. Persons finding themselves in a situation where they feel their safety is at risk or who become aware of an attendee not in compliance with this policy should immediately locate the nearest member of security or staff member so that the matter can be handled in an expeditious manner.

During show hours you can always find a MCCVN2023 staff member or security guard at the Information Counter at the CHECK-IN gate. Please stop by there if you have any questions or concerns.

Những người tham dự sự kiện Manga Comic Con phải tôn trọng các quy tắc hợp lý về hành vi công cộng, tương tác cá nhân, phép lịch sự thông thường và tôn trọng tài sản riêng. Hành vi quấy rối hoặc xúc phạm sẽ không được dung thứ. Manga Comic Con có quyền thu hồi mà không hoàn lại tư cách tham dự và vé của bất kỳ người tham dự nào không tuân thủ với chính sách này. Những người thấy mình ở trong tình huống nguy hiểm, nguy cơ rủi ro hoặc những người biết được một người tham dự không tuân thủ chính sách này nên ngay lập tức liên hệ với nhân viên an ninh hoặc nhân viên gần nhất để vấn đề có thể được xử lý nhanh chóng và an toàn nhất.

Trong giờ hoạt động của sự kiện, bạn luôn có thể tìm thấy nhân viên MCCVN2023 hoặc nhân viên An ninh tại Quầy thông tin tại cổng CHECK-IN nếu bạn có bất kỳ câu hỏi hoặc thắc mắc nào.

Costume Props Policy

No functional props or weapons are allowed at Manga Comic Con Vietnam 2023. Simulated or costume weapons may be allowed as a part of your costume, subject to prior approval by security and compliance with the following:

All costume props and weapons must be inspected daily at one of the Costume Props Desks.

There are two locations: one is right behind the CHECK-IN area, and the second is in front of the entrance to the makeup area.

  • All costume props and weapons must comply with current laws in Vietnam and cannot cause any damage, and are not dangerous to the environment and event grounds.
  • Weapon and projectile launcher costume props have to be dummies or models and definitely can’t work for whatever reason.
  • Functional (real) arrows must have their tips removed and be bundled and zip-tied to a quiver.
  • Costume swords must be tied to your costume in such a way that they can’t be drawn.
  • Costumes featuring stilts must be approved at the CHECK-IN gate and Costume Props Desk.

At certain times, due to crowds and safety issues, people in oversized costumes may be asked to leave the MCCVN2023 event site.

Once your costume props have been inspected, they will be tagged by Security staff and you will be given a special strap/wristband/badge to indicate that your props have been checked.

The nearest Security or staff member will escort you to the Costume Props Desk to check if your costume props are not tagged.

If you do not want your props, costumes, or weapons to be checked, or tagged, or if you are not willing to comply with these policies, please do not bring your props, costumes, or weapons to Manga Comic Con Vietnam 2023.

Props & dress policy is subject to change. Please make sure to continue checking this site until the end of the event to ensure your costume props comply with Manga Comic Con Vietnam’s current Costume Props Policy.

No Handouts

Do not distribute any materials — including flyers, stickers, tags, or any other promotional items—in any area inside the Manga Comic Con Vietnam 2023 event or the Convention Exhibition Center International Sky Expo Vietnam without permission. At the same time, Organizers and any Security staff have the right to cancel your participation in the event and your ticket when detecting such signs / behavior without explanation.

Traffic & Transport Policy

In order to ensure the safety of Manga Comic Con attendees, the following vehicles are not allowed to enter and operate within the event premises or the Sky Expo Vietnam International Convention Exhibition Center and additional locations of Manga Comic Con if available:

  • Motorbike
  • Bicycle
  • Trolley (manual or motorized)
  • Luggage / package with rollers or oversized
  • Skateboard
  • Hoverboard
  • Segway

Attendees found with these items will be asked to leave the event grounds or the Sky Expo Vietnam International Convention Exhibition Center.

MEDIA & LIVESTREAM Policy

The use of live streaming software and applications on any electronic device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc.) to take photos/videos/live broadcasts without the consent of the other party under any circumstances is prohibited at the event and related locations. Those who find themselves in a dangerous situation, at risk or who know an attendee is not in compliance with this policy should immediately contact the nearest security or staff member, so that the problem can be dealt with quickly and safely.

This policy and similar policies cover any recording device, whether digital, analog or otherwise, including Google Glass, Snapchat Specs, or any wearable camera.

No Market Research at Manga Comic Con

We do not authorize third-party market research, surveys or information collection in any public areas —indoors or outdoors — of the Sky Expo Vietnam International Convention Center or any other locations where Manga Comic Con event is held without approval.

No Pets Allowed

If you have pets, including iguanas, parrots, boa constrictors, or other nonhuman critters, please leave them at home. The Sky Expo Vietnam International Convention Center will not allow animals into the building except for service animals. If your service animal is not wearing any kind of ID identifying them as a service animal, you may be stopped by security. For your convenience, please contact the Organizers as soon as possible for timely support and resolution.

No Retail Sales Unless Exhibit Space Has Been Purchased

No retail activity is allowed anywhere during the Manga Comic Con event unless you have rented or allocated exhibition space. This includes exhibition grounds, common areas such as halls, rest areas, entertainment areas, F&B areas or external locations, such as the premises of the Sky Expo Vietnam International Convention and Exhibition Center, as well as any Manga Comic Con locations. Retail sales are strictly limited to exhibitors in the Manga Comic Con exhibition area. Also, do not ask for tips, fees, or donations for any reason, unless you have an official booth, table, or space allotted by Manga Comic Con.

No Running

For the safety of all, there is absolutely no running anywhere at Manga Comic Con. This includes the programming rooms, the hallways and lobbies, in our outside spaces, and in the Exhibit Hall at all times, especially in the morning when we first open the hall. We understand the urgency to get to a favorite booth (or music or cosplay program or event) right away, but running is a safety hazard for EVERYONE, not just the person running. People caught running may have their badges taken away from them and be ejected from the convention. Don’t run … it’s not worth it!

No Sitting in Exhibit Hall Aisles

By order of the fire marshal, no sitting is allowed in the aisles/exits of all areas within the Manga Comic Con event grounds. Lounges are located near the CHECK-OUT area, the private area for FAN-MEETING, the COSPLAY area, and near food concessions for your convenience.

Prohibited Items

Wanding and metal detectors may be used at some locations. Make sure to leave your drones, helium balloons, helium-filled products, fireworks, handcarts, trolleys, rolling luggage, and pets (excluding service animals) at home. Absolutely no functioning props or weapons are allowed. Only active on-duty police officers may carry firearms within the Convention Center. All other persons are strictly prohibited regardless of license or status.

Manga Comic Con Vietnam reserves the right to change or modify any policy or rule at any time and without notice.