how a music festival people together, and there are plenty of music festivals throughout the world that do something similar. However, Grachtenfestival is special because it takes a specific type of music and makes it accessible to many different types of people. Perhaps, then, in your travels this summer, whether you’re a musician or a spectator, make a stop at Grachtenfestival. If anything, it will bring you closer to the people around you and give you an experience you’ll never forget.
If you want to know more: http://www.grachtenfestival.nl/gf/start.vm
Alex Dorfman is a FLM intern and Sophomore at Tufts University. She is majoring in English and is an op-ed contributor to the Tufts Daily. Her favorite pastimes include horseback riding, reading, and eating cupcakes.