As you walk along the winding paths of Fantasia, the air itself seems to shimmer with quiet enchantment. Birds sing melodies you’ve never heard before, and the ground beneath your feet glows faintly, as if it remembers every traveler who has passed this way. Soon, you cross a large stone bridge arching gracefully over a sparkling stream. The water below laughs and bubbles as it rushes past, reflecting flashes of color like scattered jewels.

On the other side of the bridge, you arrive at Mushroom Village. Towering mushrooms of every shape and size rise from the earth, their caps painted in brilliant reds, blues, golds, and purples. Some glow softly, while others seem to sway gently, as if greeting you. The colors are so bright and vivid that they almost feel unreal, like a dream brought to life.

Happy little gnomes bustle about everywhere, their laughter filling the air. They tend lovingly to their gardens, watering glowing flowers, trimming vines that sparkle with dew, and whispering softly to the plants as they work. A few pause to wave at you, their eyes twinkling with curiosity and kindness.

As you take it all in, a warm sense of wonder settles over you. In that moment, you finally realize that Mushroom Village is just like the rest of Fantasia—overflowing with magic, joy, and mystery, a place where imagination lives and miracles feel completely natural.

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Fantasia/877/589/33

Alina Vehicles :: Opensim's largest Vehicle Store.

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

Cars of all kinds trucks and Buses, RV's, So much more

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Race%20Vehicles/934/174/22

All Race cars, F1, Nascar, Indi, Prostock, Touring Cars.

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Drive/418/642/22

Driving for everyone, choose and TP to your track, road, or Circuit. Rez your own vehicle or drive one thats there.

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

2 Regions of vehicles approximately 800 to 900 different vehicles in stock +

Additional Region dedicated for your driving experience, buy or rez your own vehicle

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

4 New Textures and they are all carpets.
Two of the carpets are Retro Roller Rink Black Light Emmisive Carpet - Adjust the (Black Light) glow and tint to your liking. :)

Coming soon, my neon tube controller. Adjustable Brightness, Glow, Radius, etc. Comes with Static colors and preprogrammed patterns including Marquee and Rainbow Flow. I'll update this post when I get finished testing and documenting the instructions (Not complicated, I'm just lazy). If you want to see a functional one, head over to Alba's Sex Club to the burlesque room with team member for a demo.

DJ AMOSIS Friday, February 6, 2026 at 12 PM (9 PM Spain time)
Come enjoy live mixes at Stark Mansion!!!
We'll be waiting for you at OTW_FIESTA MUNDO LATINO OUTOFTHISWORLD.
hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Mundo%20Latino/666/...
DJ AMOSIS viernes 6/2/2026 a las 12PM slt (21 hora España)
Ven a disfrutar de las mezclas en vivo en la Mansion Stark!!!
Te esperamos en OTW_FIESTA MUNDO LATINO OUTOFTHISWORLD.
hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Mundo%20Latino/666/...

Alina Vehicles

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

Cars of all kinds trucks and Buses, RV's, So much more

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Race%20Vehicles/934/174/22

All Race cars, F1, Nascar, Indi, Prostock, Touring Cars.

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Drive/418/642/22

Driving for everyone, choose and TP to your track, road, or Circuit. Rez your own vehicle or drive one thats there.

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

2 Regions of vehicles approximately 800 to 900 different vehicles in stock +

Additional Region dedicated for your driving experience, buy or rez your own vehicle

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

We've added some new features to the Rockin' The Seas Cruise in Redwood Bay!
Now you can track the cruise when she is in motion! Just go to the Neverworld Grid website: https://neverworldgrid.com/rockin-the-seas-ship-tracker/
Also, linked to this is the new Teleporter in-world. There is one on the Dock, but you may find more around the grid! Just click once so the teleporter can locate the ship, then when it turns green, teleport straight to the ship whereever it may be located!
Look for the Valentine's Day Themed Ship coming soon, and watch the calendar for Valentine's Day Events!!!
https://youtu.be/vrBYSkgH7RY

# ✨🌙 **A Little Magic Returns to OpenSim… and So Do I**

Guess who’s back on a regular basis — brighter, lighter, and glowing with **renewed clarity, stronger peace of mind, and a spirit that’s fully recharged**.

I’m stepping forward with a calm heart, a focused mind, and a sparkle that’s impossible to dim.

# 🌾💫 **Farming System: Reawakening With New Magic**

The combined farming system that I am restructuring is coming back to life — refreshed, revamped, and sprinkled with a little extra enchantment. Expect new items, new ideas, and a whole lot of cozy charm as everything begins to bloom again.

# 🐺🌟 **The Wolf Pack Club — Rising Again Soon**

The Wolf Pack Club will be reopening in the near future, returning with more rhythm, more energy, and a touch of moonlit magic. Get ready for nights filled with music, laughter, and a whole lot of sparkle‑soaked fun.

# 🛍️🌈 **More Goodies Coming to My Stores**

I’ll be adding more treasures to my stores — creations I’ve made myself, gems I’ve collected around OpenSim, and a few lovingly modded pieces.

If it sparkles, delights, or adds a little joy to your world, it just might show up on the shelves.

# 💛✨ **A Gentle Note for Creators**

I gather items from all around OpenSim that I obtained full perm. If you spot something in my stores that belongs to you and you’d prefer it not be there, simply show me proof of ownership and I’ll remove it right away — easy, respectful, and drama‑free.

Passion Jumanji

Across the grid, you’ll find special roses placed just for you.
Touch a rose, receive a gift—simple as that.

This February, and all through the year, these roses are here to celebrate love, kindness, and small unexpected moments that make a place feel alive.

Keep an eye out.
Follow the roses.
And if you find one—know it was meant to be found. 🌹

Neuer Bahnrekord im Zweierrodeln.
Liebe Scarlett, liebe Bri ich gratuliere euch zur Rekordfahrt! Ihr habt mit euren 53 Sekunden für die 910m lange Messtrecke der Bahn einen neuen Rekord aufgestellt. Eure Durchschnitsgeschwindigkeit beträgt sagenhafte 61,81kmh! So schnell ist noch nie jemand die 107m Höhendiffrenz über die 10 Kurven, Steilkurven und Kehren hinunter gejagt.

New track record in two-person luge!
Dear Scarlett and Bri, congratulations on your record-breaking run! With your time of 53 seconds for the 910m track, you've set a new record. Your average speed is an incredible 61.81 km/h! No one has ever hurtled down the 107m vertical drop over the 10 curves, banked turns, and switchbacks so fast.

Ein Geist treibt sein Unwesen in meinen Posts. Eine traurige Kreatur, ein Häufchen Elend, kann einem nur leid tun. Eigentlich existiert er nicht, den wenn man sein Profil anklickt, kommt User not found....

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Es war ein sehr interessanter Austausch und ich danke Euch allen, i will click on lock comments now and see if this closes the topic. Thank you for the experience of moderation a discussion on this website.
I need time now to reflect if the time invested did lead to anything making things better.

Monster dump of 900GB in size:
IMPORTING A HUGE MYSQL/MARIADB DUMP FROM WINDOWS TO DEBIAN

This guide describes a proven and stable way to import a very large
MySQL/MariaDB dump (hundreds of GB to ~1 TB) from a Windows server into
MariaDB on a Debian server.

The procedure avoids double disk usage, survives network disconnects,
and prevents common errors like “server has gone away”.

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PREREQUISITES
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- Windows Server with dump.sql (e.g. D:.sql) - Debian
Server with enough free disk space - MariaDB installed and
running - Root access to MariaDB - Network access between
Windows and Debian

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1. WINDOWS: SHARE THE DUMP DIRECTORY

- The dump file is located on drive D:
- Share the drive (or directory) via Windows file sharing (SMB)
- Example: Share name: d Path: D:
- Grant read permissions to the Administrator account

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2. DEBIAN: MOUNT WINDOWS SHARE (CIFS/SMB)
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Install required tools: apt install -y cifs-utils screen

Create mount point: mkdir -p /mnt/windowsdump

Mount the Windows share: mount -t cifs //WINDOWS_IP/d
/mnt/windowsdump -o username=Administrator,vers=3.0

Verify: ls -lh /mnt/windowsdump You should see dump.sql.
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3. PREPARE MARIADB FOR LARGE IMPORTS

Create the target database: mysql -u root -p CREATE DATABASE griddb;
EXIT;

Create configuration file: nano
/etc/mysql/mariadb.conf.d/99-bigimport.cnf

Content: [mysqld] max_allowed_packet=1G net_read_timeout=600
net_write_timeout=600 wait_timeout=28800 interactive_timeout=28800

Restart MariaDB: systemctl restart mariadb

Verify setting: mysql -u root -p -e “SHOW VARIABLES LIKE
‘max_allowed_packet’;”

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4. START THE IMPORT SAFELY USING SCREEN
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Start a screen session: screen -S sqlimport

Run the import: mysql –max_allowed_packet=1G -u root -p
griddb < /mnt/windowsdump/dump.sql

Detach screen (import keeps running): CTRL + A, then D
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5. MONITORING

Check if import is running: ps aux | grep mysql

You should see: mysql –max_allowed_packet=1G -u root -p griddb

CPU and disk usage are expected to be high.

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6. COMPLETION
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The import is finished when the mysql process disappears.

Unmount the Windows share: umount /mnt/windowsdump
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COMMON ERRORS AND SOLUTIONS

ERROR 2006 (server has gone away): - Increase max_allowed_packet -
Increase net_read_timeout / net_write_timeout

Packet bigger than max_allowed_packet: - Ensure both server and client
use 1G packet size

Import aborted due to network loss: - Always run the import inside
screen

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NOTES
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- Imports of this size may take 12–36 hours
- Silence during import is normal
- Do not interrupt the process

Global Opensim Search is back online after an auto updater broke my run time engine. Grid, Events, regions, parcels and almost 6,000 free items.

https://outworldz.com/search/SearchParcel.htm

It's probably going to take a few hours to crawl the grids as there's about 5,000 in the database.

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ SOUND WAVES - Dance Store ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ New Dance Store
SOUND – WAVES

OPENING OFFER:
Unisex Club Dance Huds with invite

Eröffnungs Artikel:
Unisex Club Tanzhuds mit Einladungsfunktion

▶▷▶ good moves , good vibes , ☊


Taxi: hg.osgrid.org:80:CCClub
░░▒▓◙█◙█◙ CC – CLUB ◙█◙█◙▓▒░░

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ CLUB ZEPHRA Party ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ 80`s 90`s 2000`s in the mix
Saturday/Samstag 17.Jan. 2026
◕ starts 11:00 OS grid time – startet ab 20:00 Uhr EU
DJ NICK Greeklife
DJ CRAZY Onasis
DJ TOMI Balboa

▶▷▶ good mood , good tunes , ☊ Gute Laune gute Sounds
Where the night comes alive, live the rhythm of the night
Wo die Nacht lebendig wird, lebe den Rhythmus der Nacht


Taxi: hg.osgrid.org:80:CCClub
░░▒▓◙█◙█◙ CC – CLUB – ZEPHRA ◙█◙█◙▓▒░░

💃 Petite, aber oho! Die neuen Outfits sind da – wild, frech, glamourös und sowas von bereit, den virtuellen Laufsteg zu stürmen! Ob Glitzer, Satin, Cut-Outs oder „Was zur Holo-Hölle ist das denn?“ – der Petite Avatar bekommt jetzt mehr Style-Optionen als ein Chamäleon auf Speed.

👠 Und das Beste? Das Bild zeigt nur einen kleinen Vorgeschmack. Hinter den Kulissen lauern noch mehr Looks, die sich gerade warmtanzen, um deinen Kleiderschrank zu crashen. Also schnall dich an, zieh die High Heels fest und sag deinem alten Outfit: „Danke für nichts.“

✨ BK bringt’s – und Petite rockt’s. Bereit für den nächsten Style-Schock?

I want to thank everyone for the amazing event on Monday.

I didn't expect so many of you to stay until the end.

And all the work I put into the set wasn't in vain, since trance music isn't very common in OpenSim.

Thank you so much!

And I hope I was able to convince some of you that trance music isn't just thump-thump music :))

And I'm already looking forward to the next one.

Have a great start to the new year and stay healthy!

✨ Good Morning, Dear Friends! ✨
A heartfelt THANK YOU to each and every one of you who joined us in celebrating Crazy’s Birthday Party last night! 🎉
He was truly surprised and your presence made the evening unforgettable.
🌟 A special shout-out to DJ Tomi Balboa — your incredible music and energy brought the night to life, and the beautiful venue set the perfect stage.
💫 Extra gratitude to Dark Wolf & Chrissy Coage, who took the time to come and share their wishes with Crazy despite having their own event. Your thoughtfulness meant so much.
Together, you all helped create memories that will be cherished forever. 💖
With love and appreciation,
C&C (Crazy & Carmen)

We're creating a historic French Acadian village at GroovyVerse, and I wanted to share some of the soundtrack we created.

It's a mix of old folk songs, a few modern pop songs, and a few original ones I wrote. Played in a Cape Breton celtic/folk style mostly.
I am just starting to learn french and chiac languages, so don't beat me up if my french is terrible. lol

https://groovyverse.com/music/

Christmas Party @ DJ LOOVE

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
8:30 p.m. Paris time
11:30 AM (SL TIME,PST)
hop://bloodmoonpack.com:8002/Event%20Beach%20Club/128/128/...

Events page:
https://bloodmoonpack.com/grid/events/view.php?id=25
https://opensimworld.com/events/130189

I humbly make this post with much sadness and embarrassment. I received today 200 of the 210 donated to the gofundme for Luna Lunaria's star. I was gonna cover out of pocket the extra $11 as the total came to 211. Since i know Luna's rl son will be forwarding everything to Luna's rl wife, I thought it best we opt for a 2nd copy (unframed) for Xenony Lunaria/Mr Magic Fox to keep for himself as a keepsake. The only other addons i opted for was hand written calligraphy (13.50 per document x2) Then star registry added on $40 further for shipping and handling and tax, raising the total to $254.61. We are frankly a poverty level income household with only 1 income for two adults currently. I'd happily cover the $55 if it wasn't basically jeopardizing our bills and budget situation. WE ARE SO CLOSE! I realize this means we won't be able to make a donation to St. Jude, but lets say 5 community members could each donate 10usd, we would seal the deal! I am posting a screenshot of the attempted checkout in order to be fully transparent. Xenony did specify Luna would had liked the middle star of Orion's Sword the best, but with 3,000,000 stars already named, i think the Orion constellation would be good enough. (it did not let me specify anyways)

https://gofund.me/60f7d925d

Happy holidays everyone and thank you each and every one of us who has contributed to this wonderful cause!

Hi Starchild Shoppers!
Seems the sim is borking from time to time. I'm trying to figure out the underlaying issues. Restarting the sim helps, so will try to do it often.
However, do feel free to give me a heads up on the Discord server if you go there and it's 'all grey' - pretty please! https://discord.gg/3rv99rk2sb

(reposting this for as long as necessary until goal is achieved. hoping to announce success asap so that we can have it concluded and move on to a happy and festive christmas/holiday for all) :)

Updates:

12/12/25: Just an update...we did it! We hit our main goal! Yay! Anything that exceeds the star package we select for Luna, will go directly to Luna's real life family, or be specified by them (charity, more stars, etc)...Stay tuned!

Our dear Luna Lunaria has passed. Rather than only mourn her, which we all do in our own ways, let us band together and show Luna's real life family...just how much she meant to us.

To some, perhaps Luna was a character from one of her rl human creator's stories. To most of us, she was much, much more. It is with a heavy heart that I have shouldered the responsibility as one of her many friends, to setup a GoFundMe for an idea i had: to name an actual star (or multiple stars different names from her stories or rl family), depending on how well this goes. If you like this idea, please find it in your heart to contribute to a worthy cause! https://gofund.me/60f7d925d

Not one thin penny will go to anything not Luna related, with the main goal being at least an "ultimate" star package from the international star registry. All pertinent information is listed in the interest of transparency. If we exceed the $200 goal, additional items or a bigger package may be purchased. I will be working with Lone Wolf on this, and any real life items to be mailed, will be sent discreetly and privately to Luna's real life family, pending their approval. For now, let's just get this ball rolling and see how much this OpenSim community loves and embraces her. She inspired us and gave us so much. Let us give back. Seriously, if you can spare only a buck, 1 dollar of your native currency, 25 cents, whatever it may be, it all comes from the heart. You are not required for your real name or any info to be publicly disclosed if you donate, so keep that in mind, friends. Any questions please contact Leonitas Lionheart or Remmy Ravenhurst of Homelandz Grid, Star Ravenhurst of Tenth Dimension Grid, or Lone Wolf of Wolf Territories grid.

WINTERFEST 2025
https://alternatemetaverse.com/main/images/mp4/Winterfest%...

Join in the fun at AMV WinterFest 2025!
Celebrate the season with music, magic, friends, and holiday cheer all across the grid. Don’t miss the most festive event of the year!

This year, Winterfest expands across seven regions, each offering its own unique beauty, atmosphere, activities, and events.
Explore dazzling winter landscapes, themed entertainment, music, dance, and community gatherings as you travel across the grid.

Every day brings a new place to visit, new memories to make, and new magic to share.

Regions to Explore:

Winterfest Main Area -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Winterfest Fun -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Christmas Market -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Christmas Town -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Christmas%20Town/129/119...

Open Mic Arts -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Open%20Mic%20Arts/222/42...

Winterfest Community Build -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Alternate Metaverse (Winterfest Morning Shows) -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/36...

Come capture the Winter Magic for yourself.

Tonight, starting at 12:00 SLT
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with DJ Gio spinning the best tunes! It’s going to be a night full of fun, great vibes, and awesome music!
Don’t miss out on the party come dance with us!
See you there!

hop://newlifeitaly.com:8002/NewLifeWelcome/36/153/31

WinterFest and the Christmas Market on AMV invite you to discover the magic of Christmas.
Stroll through snowy streets lined with twinkling lights, stop by cozy cottages, and enjoy the cheerful holiday décor all around you.

Explore with ease using the TP Kiosk Board as you travel across seven wintery regions, each filled with seasonal charm and festive surprises.
And don’t forget to bring your camera—there are magical moments and picture-perfect scenes waiting everywhere you look.

Start your winter journey from:
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Christmas%20Market/128/1...

Hey Folks!! We have a lot of new arrivals here at the mall! From those pictured above to building supplies and Christmas items and I will be adding more in the days to come. Above you see Raggedy Anne and Andy, and the Jackie Kennedy Barbie doll, a true antique, and the novelty set of the ASH family, there is ASH Wipe, ASH Hole, Kick ASH, Fat ASH, Skinny ASH, Jack ASH, Stupid ASH and Smart ASH, just for sh*ts and giggles. For those who would like to decorate their own tree or just about anything else, we have a whole selection of Victorian Christmas ornaments and don't forget to check out our life size Nativity Scene with music "Oh Holy Night" and we have bells that play Silver Bells so stop by and check out our very wide and diverse selection of items. And from our grid to yours MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Blessings and much love, Lavia

AMV Winterfest 2025 Celebration - December 18th – 24th - Alternate Metaverse Grid

Winterfest is coming to AMV—and it’s shaping up to be the holiday event of the year! For seven magical days, the grid transforms into a winter wonderland filled with music, live entertainment, dancing, and festive community fun across seven unique regions.

MAIN VENUE: The Winter Ballroom in the Christmas Market region
DATES: December 18th–24th - A FULL WEEK OF FESTIVE MAGIC!

Star-Studded Live Performer Lineup, Enjoy unforgettable live shows from some of the biggest names in the metaverse, including:

Zoree Jupiter, Mavenn Live, Joao Frazao, Clan and Band, Icky Thump, Ian Kitsilano, Khiron Ametza, Dave King, MrMikie String, and LoveDay Moore.

These incredible artists will fill the week with music, joy, and the spirit of Winterfest!

Amazing DJs All Week, We’re turning up the winter heat with an amazing roster of DJs ready to keep you dancing, glowing, and celebrating all festival long!

Special Festive Events

Winter Open Mic Session on Ice at the Open Mic Arts region
Snowman Ride!—hop on and join Cliff Hanger for a snowy adventure full of laughs and surprises.
Winter Belly Dancing at the Belly Dance Pavilion with Cataplexia Numbers
Winterfest Karaoke—a holiday hit you won’t want to miss

A Seven-Region Winter Journey

This year, Winterfest expands across seven regions, each offering its own unique beauty, atmosphere, activities, and events.
Explore dazzling winter landscapes, themed entertainment, music, dance, and community gatherings as you travel across the grid.

Every day brings a new place to visit, new memories to make, and new magic to share.

Regions to Explore

Winterfest Main Area
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Winterfest Fun
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Christmas Market
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Christmas Town
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Christmas%20Town/129/119...

Open Mic Arts
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Open%20Mic%20Arts/222/42...

Winterfest Community Build
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Alternate Metaverse (Winterfest Morning Shows)
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/36...


Celebrate With Us!

Join us from Thursday to Wednesday for a week of festive cheer, community togetherness, breathtaking performances, and magical winter moments across AMV.

Let’s warm up the winter with joy, creativity, friendship, and fun—one region at a time.
See you next week at Winterfest!


Sofee Supermarine
(Major Manager of Special Events on AMV)