LOOK: Goth music fans gather at German festival

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By: Associated Press - 5 years ago

Thousands of Goth music and culture fans have gathered in the eastern German city of Leipzig for the annual Wave Gothic Festival, this year featuring some 220 artists.

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Participants in fancy dress pose during the so called ‘Victorian Picnic’ during the Wave Gothic Festival (WGT) in Leipzig, Germany, Friday, June 7, 2019. Image: AP/Jens Meyer

The festival has been held over the Whitsun holiday weekend since 1992 and typically attracts about 20,000 people to venues across the city.

A woman in costume attends the so called ‘Victorian Picnic’ during the Wave Gothic Festival (WGT) in Leipzig, Germany, Friday, June 7, 2019. Image: AP/Jens Meyer

Fans wearing elaborate costumes took part Friday in the so-called “Victorian Picnic” to mark the opening of the event.

A decorated skull sculpture stands in front of participants in fancy dress costumes during the so called ‘Victorian Picnic’ during the Wave Gothic Festival (WGT) in Leipzig, Germany, Friday, June 7, 2019. Image: AP/Jens Meyer

The festival runs through Monday, June 10. RGA/JB

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