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F U L L C I R C L E F E AT U R E • F E S T I VA L J U N K I E S festival junkies feature: Burning Man Trey Ratcliff Music Festivals worldwide have become more and more popular, as massive amounts of people flock from far and wide, to experience the music of their choice. South Africans are not to be left out of this trend, as festivals are widely supported across the country. Through the ages, festivals served to meet specific needs of communities, whether religious or social celebration, or as ethnic tradition. Often, they were an occasion for the elders of the community to share stories of their culture, creating an opportunity for families to feel a sense of belonging. FOR A FREE SUBSCRIPTION These days, festivals take on a very different air. They are often held outdoors, over a number of days, with camping as accommodation, and include people from all walks of life, who are there for one attraction – the music. FULL CIRCLE DIGITAL MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2013