PinkCloudKollektiv
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PinkCloudKollektiv

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The "Pink Cloud" describes a feeling that many people experience when they decide to live a life without alcohol or other addictive substances.

It is a phase full of clarity, lightness and a new sense of freedom that can give you the courage to change your life in the long term.

This is exactly the feeling we want to share with you! We are creating sober-safer-spaces: places where we can connect, share and celebrate together - without alcohol or other substances and smoke-free (no vapes either). All people who are willing to stay sober during the event are welcome.


Why are we doing this?

We want to create spaces where everyone can participate - including people for whom the constant availability of substances is a barrier. We also create quiet and artistic spaces at our parties where people who are neurodivergent or need a break in social situations can withdraw, recharge or express themselves creatively.

We know that the use of substances can have many different reasons - be it for support in social situations, for sensory enhancement or as a coping strategy in an often challenging world. It is important to us not to condemn intoxication per se, but to point out the risks associated with harmful use. Especially when substance use leads to stress, dependence or isolation, it can rob us of strength and resources - resources that we need to fight together for fairer structures.

In addition, disinhibiting substances such as alcohol in particular increase the risk of experiencing or perpetrating violence. Substance-free events minimize this risk and enable a more conscious, safer space for all.

We believe that culture and community are powerful tools for change. Being sober is not a sacrifice - it is a gain in freedom, clarity, responsibility and real contact.

We make sure that our spaces are as safe and open as possible - regardless of gender, sexuality, background, class or disability. We know that different identities and experiences of discrimination intersect and create different challenges. Our space should be free from sexism, racism, queerophobia and other forms of discrimination.

We do not tolerate the trivialization, relativization or denial of violence and discrimination. Anyone who is not prepared to acknowledge these realities and treat others with respect does not contribute to a safe and supportive environment and has no place in our spaces.

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