This is an interesting topic. I Love festival life!  There is this web series coming out very soon, in four parts. THE BLOOM: A JOURNEY THROUGH TRANSFORMATIONAL FESTIVALS http://vimeo.com/55474292The narrator in the video Jeet Kei Leung, was featured on TED speaking about this topic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8tDpQp6m0AI'm very excited! These festivals are so inspiring and I can't wait for my next one
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great videos! I've only been to one festival (lightning in a bottle), but when I move up near oregon I can't wait to go to more during festival season n all. the best part about them is they bring everyone together, everybody just forgets about all the bullshit that divides us in normal day-to-day society. "There is no teacher, no pupil; there is no leader; there is no guru; there is no Master, no Saviour. You yourself are the teacher and the pupil; you are the Master; you are the guru; you are the leader; you are everything. And to understand is to transform what is." - Jiddu Krishnamurti
Open your mind! Those without a welcome mat for new ideas won't ever learn how to live their life to the fullest.
existentialism - the philosophical idea that your own experiences & thinking initially determine why we exist and subsequentley, how we can fulfill our existence (our life). /////// I believe most of us come to the conclusion that we exist to exist, that there is no other answer for life. What we all debate in our own minds is how we should go about fulfilling our lives.
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gualapa wrote:great videos! I've only been to one festival (lightning in a bottle), but when I move up near oregon I can't wait to go to more during festival season n all.
the best part about them is they bring everyone together, everybody just forgets about all the bullshit that divides us in normal day-to-day society. Yes  I can't help but link it to what the psychedelic experience is. It's clearly connected and I hope to hear some talk about this.
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Hey thank you for the post whatisreal, festivals are such a great place for growth, new friendships and a good way to get practice at how we will live in the future. I'm really looking forward to watching this video series develop.
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Thank you thank you thank you for sharing this. It brought a tear to my eye, not of sadness but overwhelming happiness. This coming summer will my tenth anniversary at a festival called Shambhala which is held in Salmo, British Columbia, Canada. When I watched this little video it reminded me of the times I have for a brief period every year. It quantifies the spirit that I always knew existed and now feel apart of. Its funny, the first time I launched into hyperspace I thought to myself "This is what Shambhala means" I felt as though I finally understood the beautiful spirit that resides within. Thank you again. Be well and travel safe. Much love, R "What we think, we become" ~ Buddha
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anyone going to the rainbow gathering in palenque?
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thymamai wrote:anyone going to the rainbow gathering in palenque? I was hoping to. My friend invited me. I have a trip coming up though. I will visit a Rainbow Gathering soon though. Love to read stories about them. I will check out Envision festival in February. Yes RippleShip I'm amazed at how well this video series seems to convey these messages. But we will see...I'm really excited!  Thanks for the love everest 
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I had the opportunity to go to the Rainbow Gathering in Mexico, but I have too much stuff going on right now and no passport. Some people I know are down there though, I'm sure it's beautiful there. I've only gone to three festivals so far, and they wouldn't count as transformational, but they were loving and fun and just great of course. I almost went to Rootwire this year but last minute a friend backed out so that didn't happen. I'm going to Earth Night 2012 this Friday which is like a Rootwire-themed special show by Papadosio. It will be transformational for many in attendence I'm sure. [center]Sophia's Light
In darkest night, when lights are dim, and all in sight seems sad and grim,
I find you there, your arms surround me, your spirit fills me and it grounds me.
I look to you, Lady of Truth, most ancient One, yet eternal youth,to keep me safe, protect my heart,and with the wisdom you impart, fill up my empty mind and soul,so that, my Lover, you can make whole, all that was broken in this day –and that is what I ask and pray.
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everest.smith wrote:Shambhala which is held in Salmo, British Columbia, Canada. See you there! I live twenty minutes from the Farm  DMT smells like math.
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I have never been to any festivals, but am very interested. I have been trying to figure out how to find some, but I've only really found out about the rainbow festival. I Live in Washington state, so I assume there's plenty around. Are there any good ways to find out about festivals? Be an adult only when necessary.
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I'm really excited by how many of these temporary autonomous zones are popping up now. The dance/festival culture has become a truly global phenomena. Granted, every one of these spaces is a little different and has it's own unique style, I see a unified way of relating to each other and our world emerging from these gatherings. This new breed of humanity is at once recognizable as both immeasurably ancient and incredibly advanced. We are fusing the most primitive rituals with the most cutting-edge technology and birthing a novel cosmology. This blossoming paradigm is based on celebration and freedom, shifting our value judgements back toward creativity and self-expression. Terence talked about an archaic revival and I think he was spot on with that particular prediction. The reality of this becomes readily apparent when you are out in the dust and dirt, surrounded by beautiful smiling faces, dancing the sun up. As alluded to previously in this thread, this is what happens when we step out of the dominant cultural model; this is our future. The end of history is not a cataclysm, it's a dance party! 
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Mr.Peabody wrote:I Live in Washington state If you're in Washington; come to Shambhala! It's really not too far away at all and it was voted North America's best large event last year by an underground breakbeat magazine. It is really a one-of-a-kind place and where I, and so many others, feel most at home. Three and a half hour drive from Spokane DMT smells like math.
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 That looks amazing..... That's in an area i lived when I was a teenager, in Washington. Oh man, I wanna go!! I'll have to think on it...Kinda pricey, and I might be busy.  Be an adult only when necessary.
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Shangri-La, Harmony Park MN.  Welcome Home!
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DeMolecularTraveler wrote:Shangri-La, Harmony Park MN. Welcome Home! I love Wookiefoot! I really want to go to their festivals [center]Sophia's Light
In darkest night, when lights are dim, and all in sight seems sad and grim,
I find you there, your arms surround me, your spirit fills me and it grounds me.
I look to you, Lady of Truth, most ancient One, yet eternal youth,to keep me safe, protect my heart,and with the wisdom you impart, fill up my empty mind and soul,so that, my Lover, you can make whole, all that was broken in this day –and that is what I ask and pray.
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dreamer042 wrote:I'm really excited by how many of these temporary autonomous zones are popping up now. The dance/festival culture has become a truly global phenomena. Granted, every one of these spaces is a little different and has it's own unique style, I see a unified way of relating to each other and our world emerging from these gatherings. This new breed of humanity is at once recognizable as both immeasurably ancient and incredibly advanced. We are fusing the most primitive rituals with the most cutting-edge technology and birthing a novel cosmology. This blossoming paradigm is based on celebration and freedom, shifting our value judgements back toward creativity and self-expression. Terence talked about an archaic revival and I think he was spot on with that particular prediction. The reality of this becomes readily apparent when you are out in the dust and dirt, surrounded by beautiful smiling faces, dancing the sun up. As alluded to previously in this thread, this is what happens when we step out of the dominant cultural model; this is our future. The end of history is not a cataclysm, it's a dance party!
<Ringworm>hehehe, it's all fun and games till someone loses an "I"
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Botanical Bliss wrote:DeMolecularTraveler wrote:Shangri-La, Harmony Park MN. Welcome Home! I love Wookiefoot! I really want to go to their festivals Looove the camping festival scene. Shangri-La is awsome have had some great times there! Been a real friendly unique crowd there but security has been cracking down lately, patrolling, and bringing about more oppressive rules.  Downing the freedom vibe, having to be quiet by 1 am, ect. Shifted my scene to Summerset Music Camping Festival in WI, it is pretty great cant wait to attend again this August. universecannon wrote:dreamer042 wrote:I'm really excited by how many of these temporary autonomous zones are popping up now. The dance/festival culture has become a truly global phenomena. Granted, every one of these spaces is a little different and has it's own unique style, I see a unified way of relating to each other and our world emerging from these gatherings. This new breed of humanity is at once recognizable as both immeasurably ancient and incredibly advanced. We are fusing the most primitive rituals with the most cutting-edge technology and birthing a novel cosmology. This blossoming paradigm is based on celebration and freedom, shifting our value judgements back toward creativity and self-expression. Terence talked about an archaic revival and I think he was spot on with that particular prediction. The reality of this becomes readily apparent when you are out in the dust and dirt, surrounded by beautiful smiling faces, dancing the sun up. As alluded to previously in this thread, this is what happens when we step out of the dominant cultural model; this is our future. The end of history is not a cataclysm, it's a dance party! --------------------------------------------------*Kash's LSA Extraction* * Kash's Mescaline Extraction*------------------------------------------------------ All things I say are complete and utter ramblings of nonsense. Do not consider taking anything iterated from the depths of my subconsciousness rationally and/or seriously.
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Rootwire was announced today for 2013 in Ohio.
Setting the standard in festivals, right here.
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I have spent the last couple years traveling and experiencing some of the most renowned festivals in the world. All in all, I have to say that the Kumbh Mela was the most transformational festival I have ever had the pleasure to take part in. [Nãh•Mãs Ny•See•Gom] - Curiosity didn't kill the cat. Familiarity did. Samsara
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