Psychedelic pagans in Lithuania

Author: Anthon Shoom with the help of DJ Shishya
Date: Nov 25, 2008
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The Baltic countries are newcomers in the global trance-scene but are in no way new to the culture which trance has its roots in. This being the fundamental culture of the worship of the earth, stars, sun and moon. Maybe it is the fact that the Baltic countries were a bit outside of the turmoil of the Christianization, later to be trade unions and military onslaught that followed.

The scene in Lithuania is young and important to mention, very spiritual. It is about gathering and sharing experiences rather than just to party senselessly. Existent promoter crews collaborate each time when one of them is organizing an event – equipment, deco, DJs, VJs and ideas come together for no fee. It’s all being moved further by common enthusiasm, love for nature, music, dance and gatherings under the skies. Even foreign DJs and Live-acts come and play for free.

The story started in 2001 when a German-based crew Crazy People E.V. organized a very rare of its kind, shamanistic event called Ragana festival. It happened at the autumnal equinox in a very beautiful yet powerful place around former pagan capital Kernave. A truly mystical space and time made Ragana an outstanding experience that has greatly inspired those who decided to continue.
The first locally organized full moon open-air – Tinai (2003) attracted not many but the very core of the Baltic psychedelic community. It inspired “sleepy” activists in the Baltic countries and united the families for future projects. In summer 2003 the first Shambala festival took place followed by many other parties. The scene in the first years was very isolated from the outside world.

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Anthon Shoom with the help of DJ Shishya
shoomovich@yahoo.com
Links
myspace.com/yagathering
www.tranzu.yra.lt
www.yagathering.org

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Author: sergiaddharma / Date: 07.11.2009 21:30:19
Great Article! thank you very much for the good vibes and great spirit :) Boom