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GALLERY: The annual Geekfest at Montecasino

A medieval martial artist takes a fighting stance at the Geekfest celebration in Montecasino, Johannesburg. The annual festival celebrates aspects of geek culture such as cosplay, martial arts and gaming. 14 May 2017. Picture: Yeshiel Panchiamore
A medieval martial artist puts on his equipment in preparation for a fight demonstration at Geekfest in Montecasino, Johannesburg. The annual festival celebrates aspects of geek culture such as cosplay, martial arts and gaming. 14 May 2017. Picture: Yeshiel Panchiamore
Medieval martial artists fight for the entertainment of spectators during Geekfest at Montecasino, Johannesburg. The annual festival celebrates aspects of geek culture such as cosplay, martial arts and gaming. 14 May 2017. Picture: Yeshiel Panchiamore
Medieval martial artists fight for the entertainment of spectators during Geekfest at Montecasino, Johannesburg. The annual festival celebrates aspects of geek culture such as cosplay, martial arts and gaming. 14 May 2017. Picture: Yeshiel Panchiamore
The adjudicator raises the hand of the victor after a medieval martial arts fight during Geekfest at Montecasino, Johannesburg. The annual festival celebrates aspects of geek culture such as cosplay, martial arts and gaming. 14 May 2017. Picture: Yeshiel Panchiamore
Medieval martial artists fight for the entertainment of spectators during Geekfest at Montecasino, Johannesburg. The annual festival celebrates aspects of geek culture such as cosplay, martial arts and gaming. 14 May 2017. Picture: Yeshiel Panchiamore
Medieval martial artists fight for the entertainment of spectators during Geekfest at Montecasino, Johannesburg. The annual festival celebrates aspects of geek culture such as cosplay, martial arts and gaming. 14 May 2017. Picture: Yeshiel Panchiamore
Spectators watch the start of the robotwars demonstration during Geekfest at Montecasino, Johannesburg. The annual festival celebrates aspects of geek culture such as cosplay, martial arts and gaming. 14 May 2017. Picture: Yeshiel Panchiamore
A young boy watches a robotwars demonstration during Geekfest at Montecasino, Johannesburg. The annual festival celebrates aspects of geek culture such as cosplay, martial arts and gaming. 14 May 2017. Picture: Yeshiel Panchiamore
One of the many cosplayers at Geekfest takes a pose for the camera at Montecasino, Johannesburg. The annual festival celebrates aspects of geek culture such as cosplay, martial arts and gaming. 14 May 2017. Picture: Yeshiel Panchiamore
One of the many cosplayers at Geekfest takes a pose for the camera at Montecasino, Johannesburg. The annual festival celebrates aspects of geek culture such as cosplay, martial arts and gaming. 14 May 2017. Picture: Yeshiel Panchiamore
One of the many cosplayers at Geekfest takes a pose for the camera at Montecasino, Johannesburg. The annual festival celebrates aspects of geek culture such as cosplay, martial arts and gaming. 14 May 2017. Picture: Yeshiel Panchiamore
One of the many cosplayers at Geekfest takes a pose for the camera at Montecasino, Johannesburg. The annual festival celebrates aspects of geek culture such as cosplay, martial arts and gaming. 14 May 2017. Picture: Yeshiel Panchiamore
Carel as Scorpio, of the many cosplayers at Geekfest takes a pose for the camera at Montecasino, Johannesburg. The annual festival celebrates aspects of geek culture such as cosplay, martial arts and gaming. 14 May 2017. Picture: Yeshiel Panchiamore
Frikkie, Marinda and little Skyle as characters Aizen, Motsumoto and Kon from the anime Bleach at Geekfest in Montecasino, Johannesburg. The annual festival celebrates aspects of geek culture such as cosplay, martial arts and gaming. 14 May 2017. Picture: Yeshiel Panchiamore
A martial artist demonstrates his form for spectators during an exhibit at Geekfest in Montecasino, Johannesburg. The annual festival celebrates aspects of geek culture such as cosplay, martial arts and gaming. 14 May 2017. Picture: Yeshiel Panchiamore
Kendo martial artists give an exhibition fight for spectators during an exhibit at Geekfest in Montecasino, Johannesburg. The annual festival celebrates aspects of geek culture such as cosplay, martial arts and gaming. 14 May 2017. Picture: Yeshiel Panchiamore



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By Yeshiel Panchia