SEE: Durban is dabbling in cosplay - time for you to try?
KZN has taken to trying cosplay and it's very interesting...
While many around South Africa plan their traditional weddings and special days to a tea, others are taking a different route by having cosplay weddings.
Cosplay has taken over KZN and many residents are discovering this awesome outlet for self-expression.
Cosplay is "costume play" that is performance art in which participants called cosplayers wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific character.
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A viral story has sparked this conversation. Ruby Guest and her partner, Kynthia, tied the knot in an outdoor World of Warcraft-themed ceremony.
See how this iconic duo looked below:
Rivajah Singh is a well-known cosplayer in KZN who also organises many cosplay events.
He describes his thoughts on cosplay, competing, its growth in South Africa, the community, and the events around it. Listen to the podcast below:
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We all know our local Durban Spider-Man who is also no stranger to dressing up and doing the most for the community.
Rather than using this "dress-up" as a shield or escape, he uses it as a symbol of strength and community.
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This live-action art form is a ton of fun and we encourage people of all ages, ethnicities, shapes and sizes to join in.
Although cosplay isn't new, it is slowly becoming more popular. Who knows, maybe you'll see Stacey and J Sbu rocking an outfit soon...
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