Mélissa Gélinas LJI Reporter

The Steampunk Capital Show was at the Galeries Aylmer on October 19 and 20 to present its second edition on the theme of 20,000 leagues by the waterways, a tribute to Jules Verne’s novel as well as to the Ottawa River.

To celebrate this festival, several people were there to present and display their creations, using kiosks and/or exhibits. Information sessions were also presented on the history of the 19th century in connection with the importance of the Ottawa River. Activities and contests were also offered, and it was the ideal time for participants to display their best costumes and interact with people in the community.

Inspired by science fiction of the Victorian era, Steampunk, first known in literary form, is now expressed in several ways, such as fashion, art and cinema. Much more than a means of expression, it is also a community and an international cultural movement advocating for diversity and inclusiveness.

Photo caption: Two participants during the festival: The Steampunk Capital Show at the Galeries Aylmer (October 19, 2024).

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