Weed legalization efforts are rampant across the US and the world. People are coming together to display solidarity and camaraderie with marijuana lovers. Different weed festivals are platforms that express the voices of the collective, and such gatherings are taking place across the world. Weed carnivals bring together people from different walks of life, celebrating together and creating awareness about marijuana consumption. April 20 every year is the day of rejoicing when 420 (four-twenty) is celebrated across the globe. 420 is otherwise called ‘cannabis culture’ that involves social behavior dependent upon medicinal or recreational weed, and entheogen. This article will try to bring together weed festivals across the globe:
Hash Bash, Michigan: Although cancelled this year due to the coronavirus, Hash Bash is celebrated in Ann Arbor on the first Saturday of April every year. The gala is a collection of music, recitation, street play, dance, and fervent speeches. This festival started as a reaction against the criminalization of weed in the 1970s that followed heavy fining and jail time. In 2019, around 20000 attendees were present promoting awareness about recreational weed and medical marijuana buyable across Michigan dispensaries.
Cannabis Cup, Amsterdam: At the heart of Amsterdam, Cannabis Cup stands as the first and world-class cannabis festival. It is a globally acknowledged championship that awards the best weed products found across the globe. Judges from different parts of the world are selected based on their experience. They are the final decision-makers of which company has grown the best variety of Indica strain, Sativa strain or hybrid strain, and Nederhash from the Netherlands. The carnival also includes educational seminars, a cannabis trade fair, and lives cultural events. This year due to the global pandemic, public opinion and crowdsourced grades decided the winner.
Hanfparade, Berlin: This is a hemp parade that takes place every year in August in Berlin. The idea is to react and revolt against the use of cannabis for recreation. The use of weed is heavily restricted in Germany, where even the medicinal purposes are partially recognized. This event is taking place since 1997, and thousands take up streets marching towards the capital city, trying to spread awareness about decriminalizing weed. The gathering involves hemp-related games and entertainment. People from high-ranking offices like law, politics, art, and medicine take part in this march along with commoners. However, this year the celebration got limited to the virtual space.
Cannafest, Prague: Cannafest is considered the biggest and the largest cannabis trade fest in the world. The festival comprises as many as 25 participating countries that actively engage in displaying medicinal products to weed apparel. This mega event strives to promote cannabis industries that can eventually boost the respective country’s economy. Participants showcase their weed production technology, pot accessories, clothes, cosmetics, and other weed goodies.
Since this year all the fun and frolic got spoiled, the coming year will undoubtedly witness a grander experience. Add attending such a marijuana party to your bucket list. If you ever have the opportunity to visit a weed festival, don’t hesitate even for a moment and join the celebration.
