Toulouse streets were turned into dancefloor this Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of people marched in music to denounce the suppression of Rave parties.
The roads of Toulouse were driven by Techno this afternoon on Saturday. Several hundred people wandered while dancing and hitting the leg. The reason? A “prophetic”, demonstration of supporters of the “Free Festival” or “Rave-Party”. Understand festive, more or less secret concentrations, electronic music lovers.
The procession started from D’Arcole Avenue, at Arnaud Bernard, to the city center, around 2:30 pm Ten tanks are overlooked: two trucks and eight smaller vehicles, each with their own sound and musical atmosphere system. Everyone was wearing banners with slogans: “Artists not terrorists”, “Your walls separate our walls to bring together”, or “Music Releases, they do not surround it”.
“Festive” demonstration this Saturday in Toulouse. Pro Rave activists are investing the streets of Pink City. pic.twitter.com/otvok1oik8
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Because behind this party, claims are very political. Protesters denounce specific prefectures prohibiting free festivals and audio equipment or even a bill aimed at hardening fines for participation in an unpublished event. “For more than 30 years, we have undergone violent and abusive repression,” the movement explains “Tekno Anti-Repression”.
“These measures are disproportionate to people who just want to take part. It marks a demonstrator.
“Free festivals are a place where one can be expressed freely. He adds another Raves defender who crosses the procession. Other invitations to” Manifest “started in France this Saturday, such as in Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseilles …
