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By BRYNN ANDERSON<\/strong><\/p>\n

WARM SPRINGS, Georgia (AP) \u2014 Wearing gauzy wings and floaty dresses in a rainbow of colors, with glitter and rhinestones shimmering on their faces, Black cosplaying creatives gathered in a woodland clearing in central Georgia to celebrate whimsy and magic.<\/p>\n

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ATL Black Fae Fest is a three-day event where participants celebrate their love of fantasy, self-expression and glamour. It took place this month at the Mystic Woods glamping site in Warm Springs, about 70 miles south of Atlanta.<\/p>\n

Founder Janelle Newell said she was inspired by Black Fae Day, a global event held every May to celebrate Black cosplayers and fantasy enthusiasts. She said via text message that a fae is a \u201cmythical creature, and it could be anyone! Like an elf, a mermaid, a gnome, a fairy, a dragon.\u201d She described the Georgia event as \u201ca collective experience created by a growing fae family and community.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEverybody contributes something meaningful, whether it\u2019s art, music, fashion, performance, support, organization, or simply good energy and love,\u201d she said. \u201cSeeing this community continue to grow into a genuine family and safe space for whimsical Black creatives means everything to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

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As they frolicked among the trees, performers and creatives had the chance to take part in activities including hip-hop opera, ax throwing, fire dancing, yoga, nature walks, storytelling, Dungeons and Dragons, a fashion show, sound healing and a fight demonstration. There was also plenty of food, clothing and makeup for sale.<\/p>\n

Anniiyah Judd, who was camping at the event for the first time, called it \u201cmagical.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe experience was comforting,\u201d she said. \u201cIt felt connecting, deep, and I could feel the energy and frequencies.\u201d<\/p>\n

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This is a documentary photo story curated by AP photo editors.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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