Wave-Gotik-Treffen has gained an official status only in 1992, since then it was held only in Leipzig and began attracting more and more foreign visitors from year to year. Many people come to the festival to communicate with peers and impress people in some original way. For others, the event has become a family tradition. You can see a lot of couples with young children at the festival. Kids, as well as their parents, are dressed in amazing outfits, fully reflecting the specifics of gothic culture.
The festival is also interesting for regular travelers, because participation in it is a unique chance to visit the beautiful medieval fair, dark and captivating theatrical performances, music concerts and interesting seminars. It should be noted that special ‘Gothic’ tours are held within the framework of special events; main attractions for devotees of the subculture are ancient cemeteries.
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