The term 'rave' first came about as early as 1970 and was later used in the 1980s and 1990s to describe acid house parties which utilised fast-paced dance music and combined these with light and laser shows. With music choices ranging from house, trance, drum and bass and dubstep to hardcore techno and jungle, the special effects using lights, lasers and fog and smoke shows became an increasingly popular part of rave culture. Glow in the dark accessories such as glow necklaces became a staple part of this new, growing craze.
Rave parties became notorious through the 1980s and 1990s as they started to become associated with 'club drugs' including amphetamines, cocaine, MDMA and the recent increase in the usage of ketamine, a horse tranquiliser. Many politicians and local police forces actively opposed raves and the movement was subsequently driven underground. A popular dance emerged through rave culture, with glow necklaces right at the centre of it. Glowsticking is a form of dance which utilises glow sticks or glow necklaces, whereby the dancer holds a glow necklace and uses his or her technical skills to manipulate the glow necklaces in ways in which light is thrown or streamed due to the fast movement of the glow sticks. Holding the glow necklace on the end of a piece of string allows for some fantastic effects, known as glowstringing.
The roots of glow necklaces may be in the 1980s rave scene, but glow necklaces and glowsticking have grown throughout the whole dance music world and have even branched off into a new form of art, named 'poi' (performance art). Poi itself is an ancient form of art which is traditionally carried out using fire, but glow necklaces are seen as a safe, modern alternative. Glowsticking itself is banned from many raves and events due to the fast movements and space required to adequately glowstick with a glow necklace. Still, glow necklaces continue to be used alongside lights, LEDs and lasers in order to contribute to the fantastic, awe-inspiring light shows that accompany raves and dance events. With the vast majority of raves being held in dark, or almost dark, rooms, the light shows are even more spectacular.
The symphony of colours produced by glow necklaces is truly astounding when combined with the pounding music and flashing laser displays of a rave, which is why the popularity of the product has soared in this medium. Bendable light sticks can even be used to create temporary signs which are only required for one event and don't need any electricity or external power source, saving you time and money. There are a range of glowing products available nowadays – not just glow necklaces. You can get glowing bracelets, sunglasses, light tubes, items of clothing and just about anything which can contain two types of liquid. You can even get glow in the dark balloons which contain small capsules of the liquid, giving you some fantastic glowing, floating 'orbs' which add a fantastic effect to any rave or party.
So, although glow necklaces may have their roots and origins in rave culture, it is quite clear that they are now immensely popular in all walks of life. What's more, their popularity continues to grow, meaning that this most popular of fashion accessories will only become more fashionable as time goes on. This simple, inexpensive yet effective little accessory is definitely here to stay. Why not buy some glow sticks for your next party or event?
Rave parties became notorious through the 1980s and 1990s as they started to become associated with 'club drugs' including amphetamines, cocaine, MDMA and the recent increase in the usage of ketamine, a horse tranquiliser. Many politicians and local police forces actively opposed raves and the movement was subsequently driven underground. A popular dance emerged through rave culture, with glow necklaces right at the centre of it. Glowsticking is a form of dance which utilises glow sticks or glow necklaces, whereby the dancer holds a glow necklace and uses his or her technical skills to manipulate the glow necklaces in ways in which light is thrown or streamed due to the fast movement of the glow sticks. Holding the glow necklace on the end of a piece of string allows for some fantastic effects, known as glowstringing.
The roots of glow necklaces may be in the 1980s rave scene, but glow necklaces and glowsticking have grown throughout the whole dance music world and have even branched off into a new form of art, named 'poi' (performance art). Poi itself is an ancient form of art which is traditionally carried out using fire, but glow necklaces are seen as a safe, modern alternative. Glowsticking itself is banned from many raves and events due to the fast movements and space required to adequately glowstick with a glow necklace. Still, glow necklaces continue to be used alongside lights, LEDs and lasers in order to contribute to the fantastic, awe-inspiring light shows that accompany raves and dance events. With the vast majority of raves being held in dark, or almost dark, rooms, the light shows are even more spectacular.
The symphony of colours produced by glow necklaces is truly astounding when combined with the pounding music and flashing laser displays of a rave, which is why the popularity of the product has soared in this medium. Bendable light sticks can even be used to create temporary signs which are only required for one event and don't need any electricity or external power source, saving you time and money. There are a range of glowing products available nowadays – not just glow necklaces. You can get glowing bracelets, sunglasses, light tubes, items of clothing and just about anything which can contain two types of liquid. You can even get glow in the dark balloons which contain small capsules of the liquid, giving you some fantastic glowing, floating 'orbs' which add a fantastic effect to any rave or party.
So, although glow necklaces may have their roots and origins in rave culture, it is quite clear that they are now immensely popular in all walks of life. What's more, their popularity continues to grow, meaning that this most popular of fashion accessories will only become more fashionable as time goes on. This simple, inexpensive yet effective little accessory is definitely here to stay. Why not buy some glow sticks for your next party or event?
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