Wave Gotik Treffen – The Goth Festival of Leipzig

[Daos]

The festival-friendly city of Leipzig, in Germany, has hosted the 19th edition Wave Gotik Treffen, considered the world’s largest Goth event.

Around 25,000 Goth fans, from all over Europe, gathered in Leipzig, four a 3 day festival (22 – 24 May), that started back in 1992. Covered in tons of eyeliner and makeup, and sporting shiny jewelry and extreme piercings, attendees paraded their eccentric outfits, on the city streets, and turned Leipzig into a dark fantasy realm, if only for a few days.

During the Wave Gotik Treffen, Goth enthusiasts enjoy Goth rock concerts, theatrical performances, film premieres, exhibitions and discussions on various philosophical topics. Take a look at some of the coolest costumes from the recently ended Wave Gotik Treffen 2010:

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Source (http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/wave-gotik-treffen-the-goth-festival-of-leipzig.html)

I've seen better costumes during previous festivals...http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/smoking.gif

[Tabiti]

I've seen better costumes during previous festivals...
Well...It's economical crisis!

[Daos]

Well...It's economical crisis!

And what's stopping them from wearing costumes from previous years?;)

[Tabiti]

And what's stopping them from wearing costumes from previous years?;)
Goth snobbery?:)