Crowds filled the streets of Berlin over the weekend, dancing to the pulsing rhythms of electronic beats as the city hosted the annual ‘Rave the Planet’ parade — a vibrant political demonstration in support of electronic dance music culture.
Thousands of ravers, DJs, and music lovers marched through the German capital, turning major streets into an open-air dancefloor. The event, more than just a celebration, is a call for official recognition of electronic music as a cultural asset worth preserving.
Organizers of the parade say their mission is to protect the legacy of techno and electronic dance music — genres deeply rooted in Berlin’s identity — while pushing for political acknowledgment and funding for related institutions and events.
From elaborate floats with sound systems to dancers in colorful outfits, the atmosphere was electric, yet the message remained clear: electronic music is culture, and it matters.
