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my best girl @readytoeatapricot and i dressed up as Crowley and Aziraphale for Castlefest and it was a very good time
bonus pic with the lovely @bittersuites as mf Jack and Anne!!! (i love you btw you are the best):
#castlefest#castlefest 2023#good omens#black sails#cosplay#i tried not to grin like an idiot in that last one but i was just so psyched ahaha what a crossover!!!
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Some of you don't know Trolska Polska and I'm here to change that. If you like the goblincore aesthetic this might be your new favorite band.
#Trolska Polska#goblincore#trolls#unintelligible goblin noises#gremlincore#fairycore#dirtcore#mythology#folklore#instrumental#folktales#forest#castlefest#Spotify#music#folk music#swedish folk#danish folk
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went to Castlefest, was fucken sick
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I had such a blast cosplaying at CastleFest today !! :D
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#Trolska Polska#castlefest 2023#castlefest#vana events#folk music#trolls#acoustic#music#scandinavian folk#danish folk#swedish folk#jumping musician#violin#cello#goblincore#trollcore#gremlincore#eufori
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✨Mothman & Mothma'am✨
Black Moth: @crescentcrimsondragon
Emperor Moth: @talesofsymphoniafan
Photo by: Jan Gnodde
#Mothman#moth man#moth art#moth#mothsandbutterflies#Emperor Moth#cryptids#cryptid#costume#cosplay#mothman cosplay#mothman costume#mothmancostume#mothmancosplay#castlefest#castlefest 2022#duo cosplay#wings#wing cape#wing
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Home again. 🍀
#norse pagan#pagan witch#paganism#witch aesthetic#witchcore#witchblr#witchcraft#norse paganism#norse witch#pagans of tumblr#castlefest#castlefest2022#tyr#altar#thor
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Long Live King Radovid
#but also pls sell your furs and get the fuck out of that place#radovid#radovid cosplay#radskier#castlefest 2023#castlefest#the witcher#the witcher cosplay
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Link to article: (Dutch)
https://www.vice.com/nl/article/z3mzjx/fotos-outfits-castlefest-fantasy
Awesome to get photographed by pro's, even awesomer to get my awkward head on the Vice.com website.
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Trying out archery at Castlefest was the ONE thing I did not want to miss out on, even if it meant queueing up in the rain on Saturday. Didn't score a lot of points but most of my arrows at least hit the target poster, only one flew beside it. 😌
Anyway I did get complimented on my posture that I got correct right away which I will count as a win. Arondir, watch out bro.
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Nordic Feral Punk: The Pagan and Punk-inspired Style Tribe and the Dreaded "Locks" Debate.
What is Feral Punk and Nordic Feral Punk?
The Nordic feral punk subculture is a style tribe that took it's earliest cues from the hippie festival subculture that began ba k to 1960s and the gutter punk culture of the 1980s and continued to evolve into a more kempt form in the new-age and gothic vibes of the 1990s and 2000s. It continued to evolve and pick up cues through the influence of the various edgy subcultures to follow. Its current form draws inspiration from a mix of pagan and punk aesthetics, with a strong connection to Nordic mythology and folklore. The subculture's general look incorporates elements of gothic fashion, such as black clothing, along with browns and earth tones to reflect their connection to nature as the world focuses more on climate change and the need for sustainability and cohesion with our planet.
The Nordic feral punk subculture shares many key features with the adjacent gutter punk subculture, including a DIY ethos, a love for edgy independent music like punk and metal, and an anti-establishment spirit. However, the Nordic feral punk style evolved to incorporate more pagan and Viking-inspired aesthetics, such as the use of bone and antler accessories, rune motifs, and nature-inspired motifs like pine trees and ferns, which were inspired by the hippie festival subculture.
One of the most prominent features of the Nordic feral punk style is the use of brightly colored dreadlocks, often changing color to reflects the changing of seasons, which adds to the subculture's rebellious and anti-authoritarian spirit. Along with this, the subculture values nature, independence, and a rugged, outdoorsy lifestyle, which were also common features of the hippie festival subculture.
There is a slight gendered expression of the subculture, with women leaning towards a witch look and men leaning more towards a Viking look. Rune motifs and fur mantles, which reflect the Viking heritage, are also commonly used in clothing and accessories.
The Nordic feral punk subculture is not only about fashion, but also incorporates a lifestyle that values nature, independence, and a DIY ethos. The subculture is characterized by a strong sense of community, with members attending concerts, festivals, and other events together.
Overall, the Nordic feral punk subculture is a unique blend of punk fashion, pagan and Viking-inspired aesthetics, and a love for nature, which evolved from the hippie festival subcultures of the 1960s and the guttur punk subculture of the 1980s and developed through the new-age 1990s to become what it is today. With their brightly colored dreadlocks and bone and antler accessories, members of the subculture stand out in a crowd, expressing their individuality and shared values, while also paying homage to their subcultural roots.
The Hair-DON'T Debate
The Nordic feral punk subculture has gained popularity in recent years, but it has also faced some criticism for the frequency with which Caucasian people are seen wearing dreadlocks. However, it's worth noting that the development of this style predates the wide public discourse on cultural appropriation in general and specifically in reference to dreadlocks on white people, and the presence of locked hair is so deeply entrenched in the style and culture of Feral Punk and European festival culture in general at this point that it is unlikely to ever be eliminated entirely, as the impulse to allow one's hair to mat as a signifier of the "feraling" of oneself in opposition to the status quo is an impulse that develops independent of the dominant culture's fashion and opinions in the first place.
The idea that dreadlocks are dirty or unkempt has always been used to discriminate against people who wear them, especially in the context of African American communities. This stereotype has a long history, going back to the Roman conquest of the locked Germanic Suebi people, who were seen as barbarians by the Romans, and the propaganda campaign against them by the Romans that followed. This propaganda campaign was so successful that even today the locks of caucasian people are seen as only "dirty mats" unable to be kept in a sanitary fashion. This is a pattern that would sadly be repeated as new oppressor/oppressed dynamics would appear throughout history, as with the oppression of Jewish and Polish locks (see the Polish Plait, Jewish Plait and Jewish "ringworm") but most notably with the oppression of black people within a dominant white culture that persists to this day. However, it's important to recognize that this stereotype that locked hair is necessarily dirty is baseless, and that locked hair can be clean and well-maintained like any other hairstyle. It's crucial to challenge these stereotypes and acknowledge that they have been used to dehumanize and exclude many groups of people from all continents.
There is certainly a historical context to the conflict over the issue of dreadlocks and locked hair, as well as other cultural practices, that is rooted in the dynamics of oppression and conquest. In many cases, the dominant culture has sought to suppress or erase the cultural practices of the conquered or oppressed people as a way of asserting their own power and dominance. This has often involved demonizing or stigmatizing these practices as being uncivilized or inferior.
In the case of dreadlocks, this has often manifested as a stereotype that associates them with being dirty or unkempt, as we discussed earlier. This stereotype has been used to stigmatize and discriminate against certain groups of people, particularly in the context of African American communities.
However, it's important to recognize that the conflict over the issue of dreadlocks is not necessarily a black and white issue, but rather a complex issue with historical and cultural roots. It's crucial to approach this issue with empathy and an open mind, and to seek to understand and respect the cultural practices of others, rather than seeking to impose our own cultural values on others.
It is important to remember that hair is a personal choice, and anyone should be able to wear their hair in the style that they feel most comfortable with, regardless of their race or ethnicity.
That being said, cultural appropriation is a real issue that should not be dismissed. It is important to be respectful and mindful of the cultural significance and history of certain hairstyles or practices before adopting them. One way to do this is by learning about the history and cultural significance of dreadlocks and the communities that have traditionally worn them. You can also seek advice from individuals who have personal experience with dreadlocks and ask for their insights and guidance.
Ultimately, the decision to wear dreadlocks or any other hairstyle should be based on your own personal beliefs and values. If you feel that it aligns with your spiritual practices and beliefs, then you should feel confident in your decision to wear them. However, it is important to be respectful of the culture and history behind the style and to approach the decision with sensitivity and understanding.
#european hippies#dreadlocks#matlocks#wooks#gutterpunk#castlefest#feralpunk#viking dreadlocks#pagan#pagandreadlocks#festival culture#white dreadlocks#cultural appropriation#styletribes#subcultures
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remember that birate flag from last year? made another one to strike fear in the hearts of hardened men. to inspire and unify all those who snail under it.
#pirate flag#black snails#black sails#ofmd#our flag means death#our snail means death#if you're at castlefest 2022 and see this flag#come say hi :)#castlefest#castlefest 2022
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Got just a little weepy as we walked under this sign.
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I think the coolest thing about Castlefest is how everyone just, existed. I saw so many queer people and everyone was so friendly and open and dressed how they wanted. It felt so free, so electric
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I’m going to CastleFest today ! :D
I decided to do a slightly different version, S2 finale outfit but untied hair. Pretty much, the few frames before he tied up his hair xD
Since CastleFest is outside I didn’t want to risk getting my cape too dirty, but I also really wanted to do the untied hair again, so here we are ahah
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I am doing volunteer work at Castlefest all weekend! Any chance I'll see any mutuals there as well? 😊
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