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Hundreds of people in Virginia, USA, donned finned sparkly outfits and celebrated the magic of mermaids
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The MerMagic convention is billed as the world's largest gathering dedicated to mermaids. It attracts enthusiasts from all 'swims' of life
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Multiple ages, orientations, ethnicities and abilities are represented both in and out of the poolÂ
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It hosted a number of workshops, including "Diversity in Mermaiding" and "MerMakeup for All Shades of the Lagoon"
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There was even a panel boldly titled "Fat Mermaids Make Waves"
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"There is no limitations," said one mermaid "It's whatever you think it should be"