Wednesday, January 13, 2010

The Love Parade

The Love Parade (German: Loveparade) is a popular festival and parade that originated in 1989 in Berlin, Germany. It was held in Germany annually between 1989 and 2003, and then from 2006 to 2008. The 2004 and 2005 editions in Berlin and the 2009 edition in Bochum were cancelled. The Love Parade has its roots in the spirit of a changing Europe. In 1989, it was first celebrated four months before the demolition of the Berlin Wall. It was started by the Berlin Underground under the initiative of Matthias Roeingh aka "Dr Motte" and his then girlfriend Danielle de Picciotto. It was held as a political demonstration for peace and international understanding through love and Music. The music played at the events is predominantly electronic dance music: in this case mainly Trance, House, Techno, and Schranz music. Attempts to introduce other music styles, such as hip hop, have failed. Hardcore and Gabber music were part of the parade in early years, but were later removed. They are now celebrated separately on a counter-demonstration called "Fuckparade". The next parades are planned to take place in Bochum, Gelsenkirchen and Duisburg.
I am really interested in this event because I am into electronic music for ages and until now I havent got the chance to be at such an mindblasting event. I have been to some others as Qlimax, DMF (Detroit Music Festival) and some other in Miami, Florida. But i dont think there is something that can compare to the Love Parade in Germany, millions of people dancing on the streets for days and nevet getting bored or tired :)
You can find more info at http://www.festivalpig.com/Love-Parade-2010.html

1 comment:

  1. I think that this music festival sounds like a great way to experience a variety of bands and music genres. I would like to have the opportunity to attend a festival this size. It is very interesting that the first celebration of the Love Parade was four months before the fall of the Berlin Wall. I find evens such as this fascinating. I like learning about the cultural changes because of a political situation. I think its funny that electronic dance music is the main genre. I really can picture people everywhere dancing in the streets. Thank you for sharing this information with me.

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