Back to the future at Luxembourg's 'Steampunk Convention'
The world and imagination of Jules Verne came to Luxembourg at the weekend for the annual "Steampunk Convention" at Fond-de-Gras in the south of the country.
24.09.2017
The world and imagination of Jules Verne came to Luxembourg
at the weekend for the annual "Steampunk Convention" at Fond-de-Gras in the
south of the country.
Men in top hats and women in majestic dresses, all decorated
with various metal bits and bobs, graced their presence, recreating a fantasy
world that that become a bit of a subculture today.
"Steampunk" based on Jules Verne’s universe, is a world that
relies of gear-driven mechanics and steam power rather than internal combustion
engines, all topped off with Victorian style clothing.
But dressing up wasn’t all that was on offer as street
performers, musicians and jugglers created a festive atmosphere for visitors to
enjoy.
A Victorian market was also on offer together the steam
trains running behind the scenes of Fond-de-Gras.
For 2017 it is the seventh edition of the Steampunk Convention at Fond-de-Gras proving that it has definitely established itself as an autumn highlight in Luxembourg.
The Steampunk Convention continues until Sunday evening.