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Imagine a world where the electrifying beats of EDM seamlessly blend with the infectious rhythms of K-pop, where massive stages and intimate concert venues compete for the hearts of music lovers. Welcome to “We The Fest” (WTF), a dazzling kaleidoscope of sound, culture, and youth energy… or so most people thought. Contrary to expectations, WTF […]
An interesting moment occurred when the crowd reacted more to Tyler the Creator’s flying gimmick during his opening at Coachella than to singing along with the legendary band Blur. In an ethnographic study conducted by Youthlab, the We The Fest festival also received negative responses and was rated poorly by Gen Z. This negative reaction […]
“Can I get a sweet iced tea (es teh manis)?” That’s a common request you hear when dining out in Indonesia. This highlights how common and culturally ingrained sweet beverages are for Indonesians. Indonesians love sweets due to their deep cultural significance in celebrations and traditional rituals, where sweet treats symbolize joy, prosperity, and hospitality. […]
Music is often debated within the Muslim community, with some believing it is forbidden. Yet, music festivals continue to attract young people, including many young Muslims. This article doesn’t aim to delve into religious debates but rather focuses on the presence of Muslim attendees at music festivals over the years, even during times when the […]
The New York Times conducted an in-depth investigation into mass shootings with four or more people dead or wounded. They found that these shootings occur, on average, more than once every single day in the United States. In 2015, mass shootings resulted in 462 dead and 1,314 wounded. Did this mass shooting happen because of […]