{"id":167969,"date":"2017-12-06T07:00:14","date_gmt":"2017-12-06T05:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/?p=167969"},"modified":"2019-08-14T13:38:36","modified_gmt":"2019-08-14T11:38:36","slug":"prepare-alien-ufo-spectacular","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/12\/06\/prepare-alien-ufo-spectacular\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare for an Alien and UFO spectacular!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It is set to be an experience out of this world.<br \/>\nThe Alien and UFO Expo has finally arrived in South Africa and the Sandton Convention Centre will host the Joburg leg of the anticipated event.<br \/>\nThe diversified indoor sci-fi exhibition will feature several interesting elements that include the 7 Adventure Worlds namely astronomy and Physics World, prehistoric world, cartoon world, celebrities world, technology and gaming world, robotics world and alien world.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-167969 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/12\/06\/prepare-alien-ufo-spectacular\/attachment\/alien-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/Alien-2-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-167971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/Alien-2-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/Alien-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/Alien-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/Alien-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/Alien-2.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-167971'>\n\t\t\t\tAlien species on display.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/12\/06\/prepare-alien-ufo-spectacular\/attachment\/robotics-1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/Robotics-1-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-167972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/Robotics-1-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/Robotics-1-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-167972'>\n\t\t\t\tRobotics for all ages.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/12\/06\/prepare-alien-ufo-spectacular\/attachment\/virtual-reality-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/virtual-reality-2-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-167973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/virtual-reality-2-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/virtual-reality-2-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-167973'>\n\t\t\t\tExciting virtual reality games. \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/12\/06\/prepare-alien-ufo-spectacular\/attachment\/dino-1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/dino-1-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-167974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/dino-1-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/dino-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/dino-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/dino-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/dino-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-167974'>\n\t\t\t\tDinosaurs galore. \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/12\/06\/prepare-alien-ufo-spectacular\/attachment\/cartoon-1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/Cartoon-1-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-167975\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/Cartoon-1-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/Cartoon-1-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-167975'>\n\t\t\t\tThe parade is one not to be missed.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/12\/06\/prepare-alien-ufo-spectacular\/attachment\/alien-1-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/Alien-1-1-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-167976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/Alien-1-1-270x203.jpg 270w, https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2017\/12\/Alien-1-1-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-167976'>\n\t\t\t\tLearn all about UFOs\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>The exhibition&#8217;s main objective is to provide edutainment and encourage youngsters to pursue their interest in science beyond the boundaries of the classroom. The world-class exhibition will occupy at least 5 000 square metres of indoor space for 10 days at the convention centre.<br \/>\nMake it a family day and take advantage of all the entertainment available. Release your inner child and enjoy rides and photo opportunities for the whole family!<br \/>\nThe activation area will have a variety of activities featuring the latest technology in the gaming industry and will also feature wax and silicone figures of world-famous politicians and celebrities. Organisers say that since this is an era of technology and robotics, it will be a great platform for children from all walks of life to enjoy, learn and most importantly &#8211; have fun!<br \/>\nThe expo will also tour Durban and Cape Town with dates still to be confirmed.There will also be plenty of merchandise on sale at the exhibition.<br \/>\nBook your tickets today at Computicket (<a href=\"http:\/\/online.computicket.com\/web\/event\/the_alien_ufo_expo\/1178253955\/0\/82181179\">http:\/\/online.computicket.com\/web\/event\/the_alien_ufo_expo\/1178253955\/0\/82181179<\/a>) to avoid disappointment!<\/p>\n<p>Family and schools packages are also available. School bookings can be emailed to <a href=\"mailto:info@thealienexpo.com\">info@thealienexpo.com<\/a><\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-below-post-content\">\n<div class='tenancy_slot tenancy_slot_1 jannah_ad' style='display: none;' data-query-id='4088bfaf36f3bf943559948a32318d4f'><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sandton Convention Centre will host the Alien and UFO Expo from 9 to 18 February next year<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6776,"featured_media":167970,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"hasGravity":false,"cxt_article_byline":"Caxton Local Media","cxt_disable_google_ads":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11285,28362,2],"tags":[16621,16622,16623,16624,16625,3213,15165,16626,16627],"class_list":["post-167969","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advertorial","category-business","category-news-headlines","tag-alien-ufo-expo","tag-convention-centre","tag-edutainment","tag-february-2018","tag-geshika-vorster","tag-johannesburg","tag-sandton-convention-centre","tag-sci-fi-exhibition","tag-ufo-expo"],"amp_enabled":true,"category_labels":{"Category":"News","SubCategory":"Advertorial"},"tag_labels":["Alien &amp; UFO expo","convention centre","Edutainment","February 2018","Geshika Vorster","Johannesburg","sandton convention centre","sci-fi exhibition","UFO Expo"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167969","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6776"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=167969"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167969\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/167970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=167969"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=167969"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=167969"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}