KaZantip
Republic of KaZantip Республика КаZантип | |
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Genre | Electronic dance music |
Dates | 2–3 weeks in August |
Location(s) | Popovka, Crimea Anaklia, Georgia (2014) |
Years active | 1992-2014 |
Attendance | 100,000+ |
Website | kazantipa.net |
45°17′31″N 33°02′18″E / 45.29194°N 33.03833°E KaZantip, also known simply as "Z", was an
After the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation in 2014, the festival took place outside of Crimea for the first time ever, in Anaklia, Georgia. In 2015, it was to be held 18–28 February on the Koh Puos Island in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, but was cancelled at the last minute by the local authorities.
History
The festival is named for the
The 2014 edition, called "Z22", took place in Anaklia, Georgia, due to the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation.[3] The Anaklia festival proved controversial from the start, as members of the Georgian Orthodox Church protested the event due to fears of drugs and nudity at the festival. The head of Georgia's National Tourism Administration also publicly claimed that he was fired over a dispute with the church about the 2014 festival's taking place in Anaklia.[4]
Traditions
There is a special celebration called "Mayovka", or "Happiness Parade", which, as a rule, is held from the end of April to the beginning of May. This is the Z-national holiday, dedicated to spring, friendship, and happiness. During these days, Z-people dance, take part in a Happiness Parade, show their happiness to each other, and prepare for the big summer events.
Territory
KaZantip presents itself as a "virtual republic", with over 300
Performances
DJs performing during KaZantip 2010 were (among others)
Gallery
See also
References
- ^ "Kazantip Festival — a Way to Success", an article at uPublish.info Archived 2012-03-24 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Kazantip: The Party Land". euronews. 2011-08-22. Retrieved 2018-05-15.
- ^ "KaZantip Republic". KaZantip Republic (in Russian). Retrieved 2018-05-15.
- ^ "Fired Georgian tourism official says he was pressured by the Church". Democracy & Freedom Watch. 2014-09-15. Retrieved 2018-05-15.
- ^ kazantiptv (2011-04-20), Kazantip Republic Chronicles: Carl Cox, archived from the original on 2012-02-10, retrieved 2018-05-15
- ^ zaliensnet (2010-06-15), Armin Van Buuren - Official Closing - KaZantip, archived from the original on 2021-12-14, retrieved 2018-05-15
- ^ "KaZantip Republic". KaZantip Republic (in Russian). Retrieved 2018-05-15.
- ^ "Behold, Kazantip's epic 2013 lineup". inthemix. 2013-04-18. Archived from the original on May 15, 2018. Retrieved 2018-05-15.
Literature
- Johnstone, Sarah; Bloom, Greg (2008). Ukraine. Country Guide Series. ISBN 978-1-74104-481-2.
External links
- "Official website". 2019-09-07. Archived from the original on 2019-09-07. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- "Kazantip: Life with no pants", an article by Resident Advisor's editor Will Lynch