Cute Sells !

Guess this is old school marketing strategy but it sure works ... at least enough to attract me, every salesperson's dream ! hahahaha ... so here's what I found at the NATAS Travel Fair@ Suntec.Every (okie, most) girl's favourite character ... Hello Kitty@ the Japan Booth and I was not alone in the queue for some shots.hehehe ... only thing was that we were made to say "I LOVE HELLO KITTY" which was totally cheesy.But we did anyway ! hahahaha

More Japanese influences and a huge "Zao Cai Mao" spotted at another booth. Doesn't it look like a shrine of some sorts. Too messy and not tastefully done up I must say but for many, it was enough to stop us in our tracks for a second look.

An-yŏng-ha-se-yo !More cuties walking around the fair ...made me miss Korea lots more

Who can miss Beijing 2008 mascot Fuwa, Huan Huan, the Olymic Flame all decked in Fiery Red. Ain't he adorable ?

For those who do not know, each of Fuwa has a rhyming two-syllable name -- a traditional way of expressing affection for children in China. Beibei is the Fish, Jingjing is the Panda, Huanhuan is the Olympic Flame, Yingying is the Tibetan Antelope and Nini is the Swallow.

When you put their names together -- Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni -- they say "Welcome to Beijing," offering a warm invitation that reflects the mission of Fuwa as young ambassadors for the Olympic Games.

Check out their official website : http://en.beijing2008.cn/27/74/article212027427.shtml

Not to be outdone, Taiwan has their own "Ah Mei" look alike mascot showcasing Taiwanese aborigines .

And of cos somethings, FAME sells too ....HK superstar, Mr Jackie Chan spotted at the fair