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A Graver(Goth Raver): A hybrid between two
subcultures, Gravers are those who have adapted to both gothic and
raving styles and philosophies. Typical clothing a Graver would
wear includes baggy bondage or phat pants, hair glowproducts as
well as an assortment of accessories that range from spikes and
bracers to kandy (colorful beads that has been strung into
jewellery.). Some adapt their styles from cybergoths, incorporating
dreadfalls, hair extensions and goggles. More futuristic clothing
and armor styles tend not to be apart of the graving subculture
however. They also borrow the biohazard symbols in their hedonistic
apparel. Gravers represent a culture of dance. It is their weapon
of choice when it comes to expression and an excellent outlet of
stress. As of date their are no apparent 'graver dances'. Instead,
they either adapt their styles of dance from that of normal raves
or of the industrial
goth scene.
Glowsticking seems to be a favourite among
gravers as a preferred style of dance. Glowsticking itself is
relatively young as a dance form and more information on the
subject can be found at www.glowsticking.com.
Above all else, the graver enjoys anything
blacklightable
which emphasises the contrast between that which is predominantly
black and dark background against colorful colors such as green,
yellow, orange pink and purple trimming.
So what are the philosophies behind this hybrid
subculture, what are they trying to represent? So far, all that can
be said is that it is a subculture of dance, freedom of expression
and gothic beauty all rolled into one.