Germany ~ International Easter egg exchange Leipzig (1) ~ Every year before Easter an international "Easter egg market" takes place here in Leipzig. The exhibition shows a great variety of exhibits, most of them for sale and gives interesting insights in this traditional art. It is a great pleasure to see the amazing elaborate and marvellous works, which were created by using varying techniques, from all kinds of eggs   - beginning with those from little birds up to ostriches. There are very valuable pieces from and for collectors as well as lovely creations just for Easter decoration. The event attracts experts and lovers as well as families with their children. What a charming place to meet for young and old - just view the pictures and get an idea. the Old Commercial Stock Exchange was host of the Easter egg exchange one egg in the other -  aren't the owls cute? Please click on the pictures to get the full size   meeting at the Indian booth colourful Sorbian pattern elaborate German designs works from ostrich eggs - the elephants are engravings