Sunday, August 24, 2014

Hippies communities around the world

The hippie movement emerged in the 60s and its heyday was in the 70s had aimed preach peace and the time to speak out against the Vietnam War. The movement originated with soldiers who return from the contact with the eastern culture, were inspired. The hippies had the motto "Peace and Love" as constituted one movement for civil rights, equality and anti-militarism. Another brand of Hippies from the 60s to the present day were the Kombis, well colored, yielding a psychedelic touch to the means of transport. 
Good ... But many are asking is: "What happened to the hippies at the end of the Vietnam War?" 
Many communities have disintegrated but today there are some around the world.


Ibiza - Spain


After the Vietnam War, many young people focused on Ibiza and live there to this day. Currently has the most famous hippie fair in the world, Las Dalias. The crafts fair is held every Saturday from 10 to 20h, between May 1 and October 31. Ali is sold a bit of everything: clothing, jewelry, sandalwood, exotic musical instruments, CDs of artists from all over the world, decorative fabrics, statues, Hindu antiques, sarongs, books and more.

Christiania - Denmark


Christiania is located in Copenhagen and is actually a district of the city which became independent. The city has no government, anyone who wishes to join the community has to go through the local assembly.

Nimbin - Austrália


Nimbin is considered the hippie capital of Australia. It is a small village which is situated at the foot of an extinct volcano. Never exceeded the hippie counterculture revolution and live in this village to the present day.

Kathmandu - Nepal


Kathmandu is Eastern mysticism. During the 60s was a place of pilgrimage obligatory for the hippie movement. Until now remaining in the movement concentrated in the capital of Nepal.

Vancouver - Canadá


With extremely liberal policies of marijuana and a single, multicultural vibe, the city makes the list as an almost perfect place for hippies. The Kitsilano district is known for its color, tie dye and experienced hippies who go around spreading peace and love to all visitors.

Goa - India


A thriving hippie community where people from around the world go to escape the confines of conformity. A cot for Goa trance and home to all kinds of raves on local beaches. The very low cost of living and the people are warm.

Rainbow Gathering - EUA


The Rainbow Ghatering is a nomadic community of origin in the United States, the community has no leaders and is already present in various parts of the world. Has passed through countries of America and Europe.

Communities hippies in Brazil

Trindade - RJ

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Located in the city of Paraty - Rio de Janeiro. The community is geared for tourism but does not lose the naturalistic charm.

São Thomé das Letras - MG

 

The city is famous for its stone buildings and its wonderful waterfalls. The city also involves many legends and mystical things which attracted many people exoteric and hippies to the site.

Arembepe - BA


This community began to form in the 70s and has hosted distinguished visitors such as Janes Joplin and Mick Jagger. At the fair, you can find rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, anklets and ornaments, made ​​of steel, stones, seeds, lines, quartz and mother of pearl, leather works, wire, ceramic and pasta and many others ... All the best hippie style .

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