Leyendas

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Leyendas is a fantasy and science fiction convention focusing on all kinds of comics, cartoons, anime/manga and other popular forms of art, as well as card, strategy and role-playing games, held annually in Rosario, Argentina, since 1999. It is generally held in autumn (April or May in the southern hemisphere), though it has been celebrated twice in the spring. The place is the Centro de Expresiones Contemporáneas (CEC), a large, austere brick building formerly part of the port's facilities.

The convention is organized by the Cartoonists Association of Rosario (Asociación de Historietistas de Rosario, AHI) and by a local comics store (Milenario Comics), and supported by several other organizations.

The convention features exhibitions of art by professional and amateur graphic artists, introductory role-playing sessions, film projections, talks and lectures, etc. In addition to these, Leyendas traditionally ends with performances by cover bands and/or karaoke, and with a costume contest (Japanese-style cosplay or otherwise).

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In Spanish unless otherwise noted.

• Leyendas at the AHI website.
• La Capital, 2002-05-20. El encuentro Leyendas convocó a unos 1.500 apasionados del cómic
• La Capital, 2004-05-29, Rosario se viste de historieta