[Venue Reception]
Despite the extreme heat, many people lined up before opening. They received souvenirs and proceeded to the concourse.
[Opening Ceremony]
At the opening ceremony, held from 3 p.m., the familiar CRO Nakata and Mitsuyo Takashiro served as hosts, and Gen Shoji, the player's association president, gave a speech.
[Photo Spot]
Photo spots were set up in the home and away locker rooms, warm-up zone, and the M3 lounge was also opened for this purpose.
[Food Court]
A variety of popular food and drinks familiar from home games were offered. The manager, coaches, players, and CRO Nakata all participated, interacting with attendees while handing out original business cards exclusive to the day. Player Pedro was also seen taking photos with his signature "Pedro Peace" pose.
[Autograph Signing Area]
An "autograph signing area" was set up in the concourse. Those who received numbered tickets, distributed from 1 PM, lined up to get autographs from their favorite players.
[Photo Project]
The familiar photo project from home games was featured with a special SOCIO Festa-exclusive frame. Players Suzuki, Kanamori, Kubota, and Abe also participated and took photos together.
[Closing Ceremony]
At the closing ceremony, Player Kanamori expressed gratitude for the participation in the charity auction. Finally, Manager Oiwa greeted all the attendees.
[Charity Auction]
After SOCIO FESTA concluded, players personally handed over spikes to those who successfully bid on them in the "Northern Kyushu Heavy Rain Disaster" charity auction.
