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IN PICTURES: The Roskilde Festival party begins

IN PICTURES: The Roskilde Festival party begins

The Local sent photographer Bobby Anwar to Roskilde with the mission of capturing the spirit of the festival’s opening days. He found there is plenty going on before the main concerts begin on Thursday.

Back to The Roskilde party is already well underway
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Music is never far away in the Roskilde camping grounds, as many guests bring their own homemade stereo systemsPhoto: Bobby Anwar
By the end of the week it will look like a war zone, but the camping grounds can also be beautiful.Photo: Bobby Anwar
The Local asked Rasmus Bremsen of Hørsholm why he likes the camping aspect of Roskilde. His answer was simple: "Because there are a lot of idiots walking around in costumes like me." OK, Rasmus. Photo: Bobby Anwar
Dream City is one of the many places guests can visit before the music portion of the festival takes over. Photo: Bobby Anwar
Camping is a big part of the Roskilde experience and many of the attendees will have been there for nine full days when all is said and done. Thus, a comfortable place to sleep is a must.Photo: Bobby Anwar
Music is not the only thing in the air at Roskilde...Photo: Bobby Anwar
Birgitte Sørensen of Hillerød said it was "hyggeligt" (you just knew that word would come up, didn't you?) to have so many people gathered in one spot. Photo: Bobby Anwar
A minor shower put a momentary damper on things on Monday but the forecast calls for warmth and sunny skies for the rest of the week. Photo: Bobby Anwar
Sidsel Bertelsen of Amager said it's great to always have a place to sleep, and with that smile we are guessing she will have no shortage of options.Photo: Bobby Anwar
Kasper Strassmann was taking a break from the festivities when we caught up with him. He said the best thing about Roskilde was the atmosphere and that people adopt a more open attitude.Photo: Bobby Anwar


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