Michelle A. GomezCultural and Visual AnthropologyDr. Leanna WolfeMarch 8, 2015

“ A Raver’s Life”

I attended a music (rave) festival over the weekend in San Bernardino. The environment was loud and cheerful as the show began. The vibes coming off of everyone was nothing but happiness as they all came for one thing to have a good time!

The music had many dancing where ever they stood. Even strangers joining in with others in their dance circle. Jumping around or even doing a little two step nothing stopped them from feeding off the music's energy.

Peace signs seem to be everyone's number one pose for the camera. The sign of peace to them was to represent love and harmony among one another. This music is what makes everyone to them become as one music family.

Not only was the music a source of entertainment but also, they had a Ferris Wheel as well as other fair rides. This made them feel like kids going up to the air and looking out to the stage filled of hundreds of people. Also, riding with their significant others and enjoying lovely moment with them hand in hand.

The groups of guys would wear candy as they call them in their wrists. Wear funny glasses, hats, or a t-shirt to express themselves. The girls would feel free wearing less clothing or cute tutus to be able to dance around. It seemed none wore anything normal or the same but yet everyone seem to blend in with one another because at the end none cared what anyone wore!

The beaming hot sun didn’t stop them either from dancing the butts off. Wearing glasses or covering their heads or face with a shirt to be able to take the rays from the sun. Nothing seemed to ruin the vibes of anyone as they all drank or gave one another water every 5 minutes to stay hydrated from the heat.

As the night came upon us the music finish taking over the night. Looking around not a single soul was not up jumping/dancing. Hugs between friends or kisses between lovers the vibe was amazing! Everyone came to party as one and they are sure did end up leaving happier then ever!