Discworld conventions
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Discworld conventions are fan gatherings dedicated to Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, featuring themed events, panels, cosplay, and community activities celebrating the books and their adaptations.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Discworld conventions Context triple: [Discworld, convention, Discworld conventions]
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Discworld
Discworld is a long-running satirical fantasy book series by Terry Pratchett, set on a flat world carried through space on the backs of four elephants standing on a giant turtle.
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British Fantasy Convention
The British Fantasy Convention is an annual UK gathering of fantasy, horror, and science fiction fans and professionals featuring panels, readings, signings, and the presentation of major genre awards.
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World Fantasy Convention
The World Fantasy Convention is an annual gathering of writers, editors, artists, and fans focused on fantasy literature, featuring panels, readings, and major genre awards.
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World Fantasy Convention board
The World Fantasy Convention board is the governing body that oversees and administers the prestigious World Fantasy Convention and its associated activities.
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Fantasy Fest
Fantasy Fest is an annual, adult-oriented Halloween-themed street festival in Key West, Florida, known for its elaborate costumes, parades, and lively nightlife.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Discworld conventions Target entity description: Discworld conventions are fan gatherings dedicated to Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, featuring themed events, panels, cosplay, and community activities celebrating the books and their adaptations.
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A.
Discworld
Discworld is a long-running satirical fantasy book series by Terry Pratchett, set on a flat world carried through space on the backs of four elephants standing on a giant turtle.
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B.
British Fantasy Convention
The British Fantasy Convention is an annual UK gathering of fantasy, horror, and science fiction fans and professionals featuring panels, readings, signings, and the presentation of major genre awards.
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C.
World Fantasy Convention
The World Fantasy Convention is an annual gathering of writers, editors, artists, and fans focused on fantasy literature, featuring panels, readings, and major genre awards.
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D.
World Fantasy Convention board
The World Fantasy Convention board is the governing body that oversees and administers the prestigious World Fantasy Convention and its associated activities.
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E.
Fantasy Fest
Fantasy Fest is an annual, adult-oriented Halloween-themed street festival in Key West, Florida, known for its elaborate costumes, parades, and lively nightlife.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fan convention
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literary fan event ⓘ science fiction convention ⓘ |
| audience |
adults
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young adults ⓘ |
| basedOn |
Discworld series
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linked to:
Discworld
works of Terry Pratchett ⓘ |
| feature |
art shows
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banquets ⓘ charity auctions ⓘ cosplay ⓘ dealer’s room ⓘ fan meetups ⓘ live role‑playing events ⓘ maskerade competitions ⓘ panels ⓘ performances ⓘ quiz events ⓘ readings ⓘ signing sessions ⓘ talks ⓘ themed games ⓘ themed parties ⓘ workshops ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Discworld adaptations
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Discworld characters ⓘ Discworld locations ⓘ Discworld novels ⓘ
linked to:
Discworld
|
| genre |
fan culture
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speculative fiction fandom ⓘ |
| goal |
build fan community
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celebrate Discworld ⓘ raise money for charity ⓘ |
| hasSubEvent |
Australian Discworld Convention
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linked to:
Discworld conventions
German Discworld Convention ⓘ
linked to:
Discworld conventions
International Discworld Convention ⓘ
linked to:
Discworld conventions
North American Discworld Convention ⓘ
linked to:
Discworld conventions
UK Discworld Convention ⓘ
linked to:
Discworld conventions
|
| inspiredBy | Terry Pratchett ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
Discworld
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Terry Pratchett fandom ⓘ comic fantasy ⓘ |
| recurrence | recurring event ⓘ |
| typicalAttendee |
Discworld fan
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fantasy literature fan ⓘ |
| typicalFormat | multi‑day event ⓘ |
| typicalVenue |
conference centre
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hotel ⓘ |
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Subject: Discworld conventions Description of subject: Discworld conventions are fan gatherings dedicated to Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, featuring themed events, panels, cosplay, and community activities celebrating the books and their adaptations.
Referenced by (7)
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