It is the most basic human desire to find a space where we can truly belong and do things together! Pandemic created division on every level for us and as a result, people are beginning to search for deeper reasons to venture outside & find communities they can feel complete with
Looking at how house music emerged and how it became a sensation, it seems there’s something connected to the feeling now.
When we feel the music on the dance floor, we resonate with the people around us, through the space itself. The action of people moving of their own free will, rather than being shaken by the beat, comes from a sympathetic frequency of groove and a positive message that speaks to the heart.
“Such communities were once built in walled spaces, where they were protected from unwanted eyes and criticism”
Unlike before, now we are more open to express what we love. Moreover, there is a growing tendency to share wellness as well, with people seeking communities where they can do so.
Asia/India is at the intersection of these budding counter cultures, with the constant growth in wellness/experiential tourism from the west to the subcontinent, we see all these niche communities making cultural alignment and providing space for the people to move freely!
CREDITS : Article by Akasha & Rishabh | Photo by Madhav Kharbanda, AntiClub 2023
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