{"id":170549,"date":"2018-01-15T10:07:16","date_gmt":"2018-01-15T08:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/170549\/ufo-enthusiasts-ages-will-enjoy-alien-ufo-expo-sandton\/"},"modified":"2019-08-14T13:36:21","modified_gmt":"2019-08-14T11:36:21","slug":"ufo-enthusiasts-ages-will-enjoy-alien-ufo-expo-sandton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/01\/15\/ufo-enthusiasts-ages-will-enjoy-alien-ufo-expo-sandton\/","title":{"rendered":"UFO enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy the Alien and UFO Expo in Sandton"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Alien and UFO enthusiasts are in for a treat at the Sandton Convention Centre.<br \/>\nThe popular international exhibition will land, for the first time in South Africa, in February.<\/p>\n<p>With the aim of offering edutainment, the expo holds nothing back when offering entertainment for the &#8216;big children&#8217; too.<br \/>\nThere will be an extensive showcase of different types of aliens and UFOs, as well as interviews with people all over the world who have seen these extra-terrestrial beings.<br \/>\nTech-freaks can also enjoy all the technology on offer with the latest in gaming and virtual reality on show. There will be wonderful gadgets on display as well, which will showcase the best in modern robotics.<br \/>\nGet ready for an out-of-this-world experience with hours of fun for the entire family.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-170549 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\/2018\/01\/15\/ufo-enthusiasts-ages-will-enjoy-alien-ufo-expo-sandton\/attachment\/alien-1-5\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/01\/Alien-1-2-270x203.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2018\/01\/Alien-1-2-270x203.jpg 270w, 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\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With something at the expo for everyone, families are invited to be part of this international affair.<br \/>\nThose interested in dinosaurs \u2013 especially the children \u2013 will love the prehistoric world, which will display six different life-sized dinosaurs in a landscaped area.<\/p>\n<p>Do not miss photo opportunities with the wax and silicone figures of some of the most iconic people in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The Celebrities World Tour will give visitors an unforgettable experience with the celebrities, the superstars, the elite, the A-listers, the legends, the history makers and the headliners.<\/p>\n<p>These are just a few fun things to experience at the expo.<br \/>\nBook your tickets today to avoid missing out!<br \/>\nFor more visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thealienexpo.com\">www.thealienexpo.com<\/a> or email <a 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