"And what about when STASI came and snatched Uncle Hans? Good times, man..."

LEIPZIG – It's been three decades since the reunification of Germany, but camping enthusiasts from the former East Germany allow themselves twice a year to relive the past and forget about how much has changed. 

For most of the 150 families that meet up at a lake on the outskirts of the eastern city of Leipzig, the twice-yearly gatherings aren't about capitalism or communism, East or West, but about enjoying a bit of nostalgia among friends with shared experiences. 

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