Once the dust settles we will begin to realise DrupalCon Asia was indeed a seminal moment in the history of Drupal. In this short time, as I've managed the social media for the conference, I've watched the Asian Drupal Community come of age.

Huge respect has grown for the region has been born out of the event through high calibre presentations, floorless executing of the event, sheer energy, cultural diversity and harmony. I have no doubt this event was exactly the impetus the region deserved. There's a lot to celebrate.

Absolutely true! #DrupalCon #DriesNote pic.twitter.com/3MBOkha4RY

— Larry Garfield (@Crell) February 19, 2016

One of the reasons for the heightened sense of importance everyone placed on the event undoubtedly stems from the fact for 840 of the 1025 attendees (82%) this was their first DrupalCon. It's been a long time coming, a huge anticipation surrounded the event. More than ever before this con mattered to everyone who passed through the doors.

for 840 of the 1025 attendees (82%) this was their first DrupalCon

So many have taken their first brave step onto the stage of the international speaker circuit, volunteered as sprint mentors, helped organisers with logistics, organised BoFs, met with their peers from across the region and the world.

Many overseas Drupalists recognised the gravity of this event DrupalCon Asia and they came in force. We saw a very strong international presence with attendees from 32 countries including USA (40), UK (15), Australia (10) and Japan (9). Dries Buytaert, Angie Byron, Alex Pott, Gábor Hojtsy, Josef Daernig, Dave Hall, Donna Benjamin to name just a few. Josue Valencia travelled the furthest from Guayaquil, Ecuador (16,499 km).

For years the significance of Drupal's Asian powerhouse has been gathering steam, this event provided the perfect showcase to the world. The event was a triumph for inclusivity and diversity not only that ladies represented 16.5% attendees but also that through Drupal people are able to transcended cultural, political and physical boundaries.

Divided by boundaries but united by #drupal friends from PK @drupakpakistan @m_tanweer @DrupalConAsia @DrupalMumbai pic.twitter.com/1zYenYpBbB

— Rachit Gupta (@tweet_rachit) February 21, 2016

Drupal community celebrated

"The best open source community in the world!" - Danese Cooper keynote @DrupalConAsia @drupal #dcasia #DrupalCon pic.twitter.com/KO0GemItS7

— Innoppl India (@InnopplIndia) February 20, 2016

Record breaking sprint participation

What really impressed was that over 350 (34% attendees) came to the contribution sprints. This is the greatest proportion witnessed at any DrupalCon to date.

Thank you sprint mentors at @DrupalConAsia ! pic.twitter.com/yvHTbeItpZ

— xjm (@xjmdrupal) February 21, 2016

#DrupalCon India - Sprints https://t.co/OmknHB9wUg pic.twitter.com/BxrJoZRsqZ

— Josef Dabernig (@dasjo) February 21, 2016

Live #drupal8 core commit from antojose, mobaid, @sivkannan77 by @webchick during #DrupalCon https://t.co/6SMBlInGGs pic.twitter.com/EmU61mZJnE

— Josef Dabernig (@dasjo) February 21, 2016

A whole lot of fun!

Between all the sessions, BoF's, hallway track, summits and trainings there was a huge amount of fun going on too. Sand drawings, kite flying, Octocat competitions, . What occurs to me is how do Europe and USA follow this up? The baton passes to New Orleans.

Love these images by @dasjo and the way #DrupalCon Asia is so unique to that which has been before. pic.twitter.com/n9rWD9n7Ty

— Paul Johnson (@pdjohnson) February 19, 2016

A touch of Bollywood hits DrupalCon

A little Bollywood @DrupalConAsia. I love this place and these people so much. pic.twitter.com/e1VADZjWWB

— Holly Ross (@drupalhross) February 20, 2016

Best #Prenote ever?

You know we had fun @DrupalConAsia when you see this pose in the pre-keynote #DCasia #DrupalCon @GauravS04 pic.twitter.com/oEJOsqrnhg

— Gaurav Mishra (@gmishra) February 20, 2016

see how we celebrating #DrupalCon by core of our heart. @DrupalConAsia @Srijan pic.twitter.com/m1m05HuG8v

— Prateek Sharma (@meprateeksharma) February 19, 2016

#DrupalCon India Dancing Flash Mob @ https://t.co/92pDV67uey pic.twitter.com/iWxng69uub

— Josef Dabernig (@dasjo) February 20, 2016

Building bridges between communities

Our 2nd place winner of the @DrupalConAsia 2016 @github Octocat drawing contest is @MalikObaid! DM us. #drupalcon pic.twitter.com/WJoE82opCL

— GitHub Education (@GitHubEducation) February 21, 2016

Kite flying outside on the green

#Selfie #kites #fun @Drupal_Gujarat @DrupalConAsia pic.twitter.com/NIwzum0nDf

— Gaurav Khambhala (@gkhambhala) February 20, 2016

The most selfies ever at one DrupalCon

Where is @dries ? #DrupalCon Asia 2016 https://t.co/o0TURHmbdb pic.twitter.com/5uHSCOecgN

— Josef Dabernig (@dasjo) February 20, 2016

Snap with Dries in #DrupalCon pic.twitter.com/d2mTyFJg8o

— Kavitha Sriram (@kavithad7) February 19, 2016

Today’s photos are flooding in. https://t.co/vRxfFD4KMj Which is your favourite? #DrupalCon Asia pic.twitter.com/8BeHEqUPgv

— DrupalCon Asia (@DrupalConAsia) February 19, 2016

I'm hanging out at #drupalconasia with @er27_kajal and the @qed42 crew. pic.twitter.com/gjW3kmViUe

— Dave Hall (@skwashd) February 19, 2016

and dries in a turban

@drupal @DrupalConAsia #dries pic.twitter.com/mesozFBEVY

— pvishnuvijayan (@pvishnuvijayan) February 19, 2016

Here's a non alcoholic drink to DrupalCon Asia! Where next?

The initiator of the wscci initiative with a non-alcoholic of course @Crell #DrupalCon India https://t.co/tvhtHIfVTv pic.twitter.com/jPkdO95EZ8

— Josef Dabernig (@dasjo) February 19, 2016

Header photo by Michael Cannon