boom 2014 survival guide
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THE ART OF LIVING AT BOOM (A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR BOOMERS)TRANSCRIPT
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A Sur v i val Gu i de f o r B o omer s
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Welcome to Boom, where art, music, new and old friends, hot weather, dust, random encounters, discovering cosmic awareness, loosing your tent, changing your name, falling in love with a Portuguese, deciding to go to India or not to go to India anymore
can all contribute to an awesome yet unpredictable adventure!This is why we have compiled this guide. It covers the most common scenarios and aims to help you make the most of your Boom. In Joy!
ON E N e S S | M u S I C | A RTS | eNV I RO n M E n T | C U LT U r E | LOV E
HOW
TO GET
TO BOO
M | BOOM BUS | LEARN SOME BASIC PORTUGUESE
GETTING
READY FO
R B
OOM! | C
AMPING AT BOOM | CARS AND CARAVANS: PARKING AT BOOM
TAKE C
ARE O
F YOUR
SELF | HEALTH
AND SAFETY | KOSMICARE | OTHER SERVICES
BOOM
S EN
VIRON
MENTAL P
ROGRAM | BOOM LANDING | AFTER THE BOOM
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T H E A R T O F L I V I N G A T B O O M A S U R V I V A L G U I D E F O R B O O M E R S
HOW TO GET TODIRECTIONS:PUBL IC TRANSPORTFROM LISBON AIRPORTBy Train: Take the Metro to Gare do Oriente station and catch a train to Castelo Branco. By Bus: Take the Metro to Sete Rios bus station and catch a bus directly to Castelo Branco.
From the train and bus station in Castelo Branco hop on the shuttle bus service straight to the festival (on the 1st and 2nd days). Or get a local bus to Idanha-a-Nova. Or share a taxi to the festival. (Approx Price?)
Note: There are shuttle buses from Boom to Castelo Branco on the last day of the festival.
Please refer to the bus station website (www.rede-expressos.pt) and train station website (www.cp.pt) for departure times, costs and further information.
DRIVINGFROM LISBONTake the A1 motorway, exit to A23, direction Torres Novas. Continue direction Castelo Branco along the A23. Exit at Lardosa / Idanha-a-Nova. Follow the signs to Espanha and Idanha-a-Nova. In Idanha-a-Nova you will reach a roundabout displaying signs to the Boom Festival.
FROM MADRIDTake the A5 motorway, direction Placencia and Portugal. Take the A1, direction Placencia and follow the signs for the Ex-108 to Coria/Portugal. Continue following signs to Portugal. As you enter the country you will see signs to Idanha-a-Nova. In Idanha-a-Nova you will reach a roundabout displaying signs to the Boom Festival.
FROM OPORTOTake the A1 motorway, direction Lisboa until you reach signs for the A25, direction Viseu. Drive to A23, direction Covilh and Castelo Branco. Follow the signs to Idanha-a-Nova. In Idanha-a-Nova you will reach a roundabout displaying signs to the Boom Festival.
CAR POOLINGWeve created a simple and effective way to connect people heading to Boom by car. If you would like to give or take a lift, then please find details right here: www.boomfestival.liftshare.com
I f you come by car/caravan: The possibility of queues is high, even if the Boom Logistics Team work hard at reducing them. Please make sure you have plenty of food and drinks (especially water) with you. And If you come by caravan, make sure you empty your waste water tank before arriving at the festival! And remember: getting in is part of the adventure!
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I danha-a-Nova
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T H E A R T O F L I V I N G A T B O O M A S U R V I V A L G U I D E F O R B O O M E R S
BUS Info LEarning some basic PortugueseAround 220 million people in the world speak Portuguese. Going to Boom is a good opportunity to improve the seventh most spoken language in the world.
The majority of young people in Portugal speak fluent English or Spanish. While older people in small villages do not speak English, though they sometimes speak French or Spanish.
GoodbyeaDeuS
Where is Idanha-a-Nova?oNdE iDaNha-A-nOVa?
(You read edaa-a-nohvah)
Hello oL
Thank you! oBrIgaDo!
WaTER PLEAsEuMA guA pOr faVOR
It would be a good idea to
learn a few words in Portuguese in case you need to ask for directions
or advice.
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The Boom Bus is a charter bus service for a safer, more comfortable and sustainable Boom experience. It is part of our environmental program as a public transport project, aiming to decrease CO2 emissions.
This service provides transport from Lisbon and Madrid directly to the festival and possible connection with the After Boom. In 2012 we transported more than 5.000 boomers and everybody had a great experience.
There are also connections from France, Switzerland and Belgium offered from our official partner. You can get more info regarding departure cities, timetables and prices and get your trip tickets for these countries HERE.
Similarly to the last edition, the Boom Bus will get into the Boom venue one day before the official gates opening: youll be able to choose the best place to camp and have some relaxing moments around the lake, enjoying the sculptural and unspoilt landscape of inland Portugal.
Good news? Besides all the comfort of travelling with our psy buses, our Bus tickets prices will remain the same during all sales phases. Check out our prices for round trips, departure places and timetables.
Boom Bus tickets can be bought online or in some of our ambassadors. Sales finish on 26th June 2014, so from that date onwards you cant buy more bus trips, just on festival ground for return tickets.
one way TicketsOnline and at your local ambassador you can only purchase return tickets (both ways). At the festival you will be able to purchase one way tickets to Lisbon Airport, Madrid Airport, as well as Utopia Boom Landing connections.
Ch i ldrenChildren older than 3 must purchase a bus ticket, as they will use a seat. We will provide proper seats for all children that are traveling with our psy buses.In case of doubt contact us to our infoline +351 277 201 052 or send us an email to [email protected] or [email protected].
3rd August From 9:00 until 23:30 * 4 hours
4th August From 9:00 until 17:00 * 4 hours
3rd August From 10:00 until 16:00 * 5 hours
4th August From 10:00 until 17:00 * 5 hours
Boom Festival - Lisbon Airport 11th August From 08:00 until 18:00 * 4 hours
Boom Festival - Madrid Barajas Airport 11th August From 08:00 until 18:00 * 5 hours
Boom Festival - Utopia 11th August 17:00 2 hours
Utopia - Lisbon Airport 14th August 11:00 4 hours
Utopia - Madrid Airport 14th August 11:00 4 hours
Route Date 2014 DEPARTURE Time Travel Duration
Lisbon Airport - Boom Festival
Madrid Barajas Airport - Boom Festival
Its by far the best way to travel to Boom!
Faster, safer, straight into the festival, no
queues, fun all the way!
B U S S C H E D U L E
* A l l b u s e s w i l l d e p a r t u r e b e t w e e n t h e s e h o u r s , o n a f i r s t i n f i r s t o u t b a s i s .
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PACK LIGHT: LESS
IS MORE!
We live in a materia
l world,
which often tricks
us into
thinking we need m
ore
when, in fact, we n
eed less!
!Wa rdrO b E :NO NEED TO PACK YOUR ENTIRE WARDROBE.
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MANDATORY:#PPN'FTUJWBMUJDLFU1BTTQPSUPS*EFOUJUZ$BSEIf you buy an e-ticket it is mandatory to show your identification together with your ticket at the gate) and a waist-bag where to keep them, together with your cash.5FOUTMFFQJOHCBHQJMMPXNBUUSFTT'MBTIMJHIUPSIFBEMBNQXJUITQBSFCBUUFSJFT4VOTDSFFOMPUJPONPJTUVSJ[FSMJQCBMN8FUXJQFTCBCZXJQFTBSFBMXBZTVTFGVM5PPUIQBTUFBOECJPEFHSBEBCMFTPBQTIBNQPP$POEPNT3VCCJTICBHT&BSQMVHT
OPTIONAL :*OTFDUSFQFMMFOU(even if there are not a lot of mosquitos).1BSUJDMFEVTUNBTL"CJDZDMFXJUIMJHIU4PMBSTIPXFSDBOCFVTFGVM4IBEFTUSVDUVSFTVNCSFMMBTQBSBTPMTUPQSPUFDUyour camp from heat.#PXMDVUMFSJFTBOEDPPLJOHQBOJGZPVXJTIto cook your own food using the community kitchen and food from the Boom grocery store.
NOTE: CAMP FIRES AND CAMPING STOVES ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED DUE TO VERY HIGH RISK OF FIRE
IN THE BOOM LAND!!!
Getting ready for
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We all love sun, however those of us with fair skin and tattoos need to be
extra careful. Take care, use an eco-friendly sun cream and take care of
yourself
ECO TIP
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ECO TIPMake a habit of disposing cigarrets butts in portable
ashtray by carrying one with you at all times!
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you
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ou
hav
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e co
nd
itio
ns
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it in
yo
ur
cara
van
. Th
e d
og
mu
st s
tay
in t
he
cara
van
or
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a le
ash
to
avo
id d
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figh
ts.
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emb
er p
ets
are
no
t al
low
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nte
r th
e B
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ny
veh
icle
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nat
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reas
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mo
ved
an
d t
urn
ed in
to a
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rt
inst
alla
tio
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ur
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te-w
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into
co
mp
ost
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will
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th
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gic
com
po
stin
g p
roce
ss t
her
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or
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th
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T H
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OM
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et w
ipes
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min
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like.
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fire
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he
cara
van
par
k is
a c
om
mu
nit
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ace.
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t yo
ur
nei
ghbo
urs
, lo
ok
afte
r ea
ch o
ther
, be
min
dfu
l of
each
oth
ers
po
sses
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ns,
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p yo
ur
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reco
mm
ende
d yo
u a
lway
s ke
ep y
ou
r ca
rava
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o s
ou
nd
sys
tem
s ar
e al
low
ed.
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mak
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ry o
ne
wit
h y
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an
d h
ide
the
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con
side
r th
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ll yo
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cred
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ards
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the
safe
lock
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at th
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fo S
tan
d.
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te: Y
ou
can
mov
e yo
ur
car
duri
ng
the
fest
ival
!
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OR
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a li
mit
ed s
pac
e: m
ake
sure
yo
ur
cam
p o
ccu
py a
rea
son
able
sp
ace
and
mak
e ro
om
for
you
r n
ew fr
ien
ds!
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ade
stru
ctu
res
mu
st b
e sm
alle
r th
an 1
0 s
qu
ared
met
res.
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ake
sure
yo
u p
ark
wit
hin
th
e d
esig
nat
ed
area
, an
y ve
hic
le p
arke
d o
uts
ide
this
are
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ill b
e re
mo
ved
an
d t
urn
ed in
to a
rec
ycle
d
art
inst
alla
tio
n!
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CO
NTA
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S P
RO
VID
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EAR
TH
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OIL
ETS!
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ASE
do
n
ot
po
ur
was
tew
ater
into
co
mp
ost
to
ilets
(i
t w
ill k
ill t
he
bio
log
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om
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stin
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roce
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ther
e p
osi
ng
a r
isk
to e
very
bo
dy
s h
ealt
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r in
to t
he
lake
, str
eam
or
on
th
e g
rou
nd
.
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oto
rcyc
les
are
no
t al
low
ed in
sid
e C
arav
an
Park
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nd
insi
de
the
fest
ival
.
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e ca
rava
n p
ark
is a
co
mm
un
ity
spac
e.
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t yo
ur
nei
ghb
ou
rs, l
oo
k af
ter
each
oth
er,
be
min
dfu
l of e
ach
oth
ers
po
sses
sio
ns
and
ke
ep y
ou
r sp
ace
clea
n. I
t is
rec
om
men
ded
yo
u a
lway
s ke
ep y
ou
r ca
rava
n lo
cked
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les
will
be
sear
ched
for
glas
s. P
ou
r al
l yo
ur
dri
nks
into
pla
stic
co
nta
iner
s.
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te: C
arav
ans
are
no
t p
erm
itte
d t
o le
ave
the
Car
avan
Par
k b
efo
re 1
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Au
gust
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mu
st
allo
w p
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e w
ith
ou
t ve
hic
les
to e
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the
fest
ival
firs
t
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IRST
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cam
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at
Camp
ing A
rea
Guide
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Get
fam
ilia
r w
ith
th
e si
te a
nd
th
e si
te m
ap. I
t co
uld
hel
p t
o a
void
get
tin
g lo
st (
even
if g
etti
ng
lost
is t
he
on
ly w
ay t
o fi
nd
yo
urs
elf
agai
n!)
Th
e C
arav
an P
ark
A a
nd
Cam
pin
g a
reas
are
loca
ted
w
ith
in t
he
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om
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d, j
ust
a f
ew m
inu
tes
wal
k fr
om
th
e m
ain
mu
sic
and
fo
od
are
as, w
hile
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arav
an P
ark
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insi
de
the
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om
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d b
ut
a b
it f
uth
er.
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on
arr
ival
follo
w t
he
sig
ns
for
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pin
g,
ca
mp
ing
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ywh
ere
ou
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e th
e d
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nat
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g a
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is s
tric
tly
pro
hib
ited
!!! A
ny
ten
ts
ou
tsid
e th
e ca
mp
ing
are
a w
ill b
e re
mo
ved
an
d t
urn
ed in
to a
bea
uti
ful r
ecyc
led
art
in
stal
lati
on
!!!
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IN T
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ARK
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t b
e ab
le t
o fi
nd
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t by
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y to
wai
t fo
r th
e d
aylig
ht
to d
ecid
e a
per
man
ent
cam
pin
g sp
ot.
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ou
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ide
to p
itch
in
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e d
ark
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ay, m
ake
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than
yo
u fo
un
d it
! Do
nt
leav
e yo
ur
rubb
ish
be
hin
d, b
ut
on
ly in
the
desi
gnat
ed a
reas
. N
ote
: If
you
can
t c
arry
yo
ur
ten
t, s
had
e o
r an
y o
ther
str
uct
ure
bac
k h
om
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ack
it d
ow
n
and
bri
ng
it t
o t
he
Info
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nd
, so
th
at it
can
be
reu
sed
.
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ETS
ALLO
WED
Plea
se d
o n
ot
bri
ng
yo
ur
cat,
do
g, r
abb
it,
ham
ster
or
go
at t
o B
oo
m.
Bes
ides
bei
ng
a ve
ry lo
ud
plac
e, h
igh
ly
un
suit
able
for
pets
, th
e B
oo
m s
ite
is a
bun
dan
t o
f lei
shm
ania
sis,
a d
isea
se th
at c
an k
ill a
nim
als!
W
eve
had
ver
y tr
agic
eve
nts
in th
e pa
st a
nd
we
ho
pe y
ou
ll u
nde
rsta
nd
(an
d yo
ur
pets
too
).
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te: i
n C
arav
an P
ark
B, i
t is
allo
wed
to
kee
p
do
gs,
bu
t al
way
s o
n a
leas
h o
r in
sid
e th
e ca
rava
n,
to a
void
do
g fi
gh
ts. NO G
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fire
risk
an
d in
crea
ses
rubb
ish
aro
un
d t
he
site
. V
ehic
les
will
be
sear
ched
for
glas
s. P
ou
r al
l yo
ur
dri
nks
into
pla
stic
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GUIDEL INES FOR EVERYONE :
OPEN MIND AND EVOLUTIONARY
ATTITUDEPsychedelic culture and awareness is about opening up portals for the evolutionary impulse to flow in our daily actions, for the benefit of all
sensient beings and for the creation of harmony in all our relationships. Respect the other, the different,
may it be a plant, an animal or your neighbor! Be friendly, act with
solidarity and generosity. We are One!
STR ICTPROH IB I T ION
OF ANY F IRE ! ! ! Given the very high temperature and the dryness of the terrain, there is a VERY HIGH RISK OF FIRE in the Boom Land and in its surroundings!!! Therefore any fire is strictly prohibited: no BBQs, no camp fires, no camping stoves, no candles, no burning incense and any other fire device. If you see anyone disobeying these rules, gently and respectfully try to convince them to extinguish the fire and is that is not complied seek for assistance from security or firemen (look for firemen location on site).
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ECO TIPDont Shit on the ground
or in the lake! It becomes a poo-invasion of toxins
that contaminate the land: USE COMPOSTING
TOILETS
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Take Care of Yourself
EAT WEL LFor all food types there are plenty of options at Boom: from raw and veggie to Asian, Middle &BTUFSO.FEJUFSSBOFBOZPVOBNFJU*UJTmandatory for restaurants to have affordable prices. Conscious food stalls are predominant at Boom. We ask restaurants to opt for local, organic ingredients and it is mandatory to use bio-degradable dishes and cutlery.
YOU MIGHT WANT TO TRYAa: If you want something light and easy UPFBUUSZUIF#SB[JMJBOGSVJU"BGPVOEBUthe Dance Temple and Restaurants Area). It is TFSWFEGSP[FOMJLFBOJDFDSFBNXJUINVFTMJit is full of nutrients and will give you plenty of energy for the rest of the day!
ENJOY THE LAKE !Swimming in the Boom lake is one of the best things you can do during the hot Boom days! Forgot your bikini? Strip off and dive in! Swimming naked, or skinny dipping, is allowed and encouraged!
But be careful, there can be strong currents in the lake, do not swim out too far! And be mindful: do not piss or shit in the lake! Use the compost toilets and contribute to producing soil for a more fertile Earth!
Note: The lake water quality is monitored on a daily basis by legal institutions, but it is not drinking water!
TAKE CARE OF OTHERS
Be kind and generous with other Boomers and look out for those who may need help: whether they are lost, sleeping under the sun, in need of medical attention or having a difficult experiences (see Kosmicare info).
RESPECT THE LOCALSLife outside of Boom moves at a slow pace. The local population is elderly and many of them speak Portuguese only. Please be mindful and respectful of UIFMPDBMTXIFOZPVBSFUSBWFMMJOHJOUIFBSFB)BWJOHa good relationship with the locals is fundamental for the continuation of the festival!
SLEEPYou may not want to miss a thing, however the experienced festival-goer will tell you that youll enjoy the festival even more if you get at least 8 hours/day of sleep. Be aware that days can be hot and a proper overnight sleep is a biological need!
DONT PARTY HARD TOO EARLY
The Boom is a weeklong experience, you have plenty of time to have fun and celebrate. Dont peak too early, enjoy the middle way and never surpass your limits. Respect yourself and those around you: act consciously!
BE HYDRATED- DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. Pour water over head, forehead or neck to cool down your temperature.- Dont fall asleep in the sun. You could burn your skin and become dangerously dehydrated.- Keep skin clean and protected from the sun, by wiping the dust and hydrating with sun lotion and lip balm (especially for those with a skin condition). Alternative remedies for sun protection include Belladonna 30c, a homeopathic remedy that can help with dry, red-hot, throbbing skin or sunstroke.
DRINK WATERThere are many drinking water taps all across the festival site: always bring a refill container and stay hydrated. Drinkable water from the taps comes from the public grid and undergoes daily analysis of its quality. Water is life, please use it wisely.
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THEFT In any large gathering theft can happen anytime, anywhere. Be mindful of your belongings, keep them safe and look out for each other. Never leave valuables in your tent. Read below for more details. Report any suspicious activity at the Info Stand.
KEEP ING YOUR VALUABLES SAFE
-PDLFST If you have valuables such as documents, credit cards, cameras or other electronic equipment that you would like to keep TBGFMFBWFUIFNJOUIF*OGP4UBOE$FOUSBM1MB[B Use a waist-bag, where you can keep cash and credit card, always keep it with you!(FUGBNJMJBSXJUIZPVSOFJHICPSTBOENFNCFSTof the security team that patrol the area.
NO F IRES ! Considering the high
temperature and the dryness of the terrain, THERE IS A VERY
HIGH RISK OF FIRE ON THE BOOM LAND, so the following
rules are to be carefully respected by every single
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stoves are not allowed anywhere outside the
community kitchen at the camping area. There are two community kitchens in the camping area, built for this
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and any similar fire device are strictly prohibited all across the Boom land and its surroundings
(including Caravan Park B)!!!If you need contact with fire,
remember that at Sacred Fire a big flame is always burning, so
please opt to go there!,OPXXIFSFUIFSF
extinguishers are!*GZPVTFFBOZPOFEJTSFTQFDUJOHthese rules, please gently try to convince him/her to extinguish
the fire and if that is not complied, seek assistance from security or
firemen (check map for Firemen- Bombeiros- location).
SCORP IONSThere are no lethal scorpions on site, though a smaller type of scorpion (known in Portuguese as lacrau) can show up in this region. The sting can be quite painful, at least for the first few hours. Seek immediate medical attention to prevent swelling and further pain (see below our note on the Boom Medical Service). Be careful when moving stones and rocks as these are the places where they like to hide. Also make a habit of checking the inside of your shoes before putting them on, especially at night. They are a gentle species so please respect them!
HARMFUL BACTER IAThe hot climate and the presence of people from all over the world can make the perfect environment for these organisms to thrive! To minimise the risk of bacteria please wash your hands regularly with soap, especially after using the toilets and before eating (use water taps provided with soap near all toilets). Drink plenty of water and stay in the shade. It is also important that you dont shit or piss outside the toilets, as this might contribute to the spreading of bacteria!
EAR PLUGS Loud music can be harmful for your ears! Even if the sound systems we use at Boom are of the highest quality, we recommend that when ZPVBSFPOUIFEBODFPPSTZPVVTFFBSQMVHTOverexposure to high decibels can create long term damage!
BOOM MEDICAL SERVICE The Boom Medical Team has over 20 years experience with working at festivals. Members of staff are helpful and friendly and the service is open 24h. Go to the Med Team (see map for location) for dehydration, sunstroke, serious stomach problems, wounds and lacerations, painful or swollen insect bites or any other health condition you might experience. But remember that the best cure is always prevention! If you follow the guidelines contained in this booklet you will avoid finding yourself in need for medical service!
F IREMENFiremen service is available 24h, check Boom Land for location.
Security at Boom is friendly and helpful. They patrol each area of the festival including camping and caravanpark. Respect their advice and seek their assistance in case of need.Remember that for any emergency you can go to the info stand.
SECUR I TY
T H E A R T O F L I V I N G A T B O O M A S U R V I V A L G U I D E F O R B O O M E R S
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Health & Safety
ECO TIPPetrochemicals are toxic and known to kill animal species in water: please use non-toxic sunscreen and biological soaps to
prevent pollution
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KosmiCare
Those of us who work with Kosmicare believe that the world is a shared community responsibility, where in we must look out for and take care of each member, just like in a tribal setting. We believe the well being of each individual is vital to the well being of the whole. Kosmicare Team member.
Substances are not legal in Portugal, although due to the Portuguese EFDSJNJOBMJ[BUJPOMBXTQSPKFDUTGPSrisk minimisation (such as Kosmicare) are allowed. Kosmicare is a pioneer project that started at Boom in 2002.
Kosmicare is a collaborative project between several entities such as Boom Festival, MAPS, Universidade Catolica do Porto and several governmental institutions such as SICAD.
At Kosmicare you can find a team of multi-lingual volunteers (including psychologists, psychotherapists, mental health assistants, medics and fellow Boomers), ready to assist you with the following:"EWJDFPOEBNBHFQSFWFOUJPO3JTLNJOJNJ[BUJPOBOEIBSNreduction: information and support, healthcare, substance testing.4VQQPSUJODBTFPGDIBMMFOHJOHexperiences.
The Kosmicare project collaborates with the local hospital, fire department, paramedics, internal and external security and regional harm-reduction teams.
Test ingThe NGO Check-In, takes care of substance testing at Boom with a special permit from Portuguese government and local legal institutions. In most events across the world, substances are prevalent. The Boom has the responsibility to take care of the Boomers and initiatives such as substance testing have the JOUFOUJPOUPNJOJNJ[FUIFOFHBUJWFeffects of substance use and abuse.
Find the Check In stand close to the Dance Temple.Respect your mind and your body, dont use and abuse!
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T H E A R T O F L I V I N G A T B O O M A S U R V I V A L G U I D E F O R B O O M E R S
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Its Hot! Water is life So make
sure you refill your water bottle regularly
and always stay hydrated
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Other Services
Spec ial NeedsBoom is everybodys home and for this reason everybody is welcome, including, and even more, those with special needs. To guarantee people with special needs (with or without helpers) a Boom experience that is as close as possible to that of any other Boomer, the Boom provides:4QFDJBMDBNQJOHBSFBOFYUUPTIPXFSTBOEUPJMFUT1SJWBUFUPJMFUTOFYUUPTPNFPGUIFNBJOBSFBTBTLGPSLFZTBUUIFmain bar).1SJWBUFQBSLJOHUPGBDJMJUBUFBDDFTT0OFQFSTPOIBUUIF*OGP4UBOEUPUBLFDBSFPGBOZQPTTJCMFissue related to special needs.For info please email to: [email protected]
SuperMarketFor those who like to travel light and for those who like to make their own food, there is a Boom supermarket located in UIF$FOUSBM1MB[BBSFBXIFSFZPVDBOfind, among other things, camping gear, toiletries, drinks, cheese and milk products, fresh fruits, vegetables and other food, and freshly baked bread.
Ch ildren at BOomChildren are welcome to Boom! They are the future Boomers and we want to make sure that they have a great memory of their times at Boom as children! If you bring your children make sure you find a quiet, shaded area to camp (extra covers to create shadow might be helpful). During the day you can bring your children (from 3 to 14 years old) to BIMBAMBOOM (check map for location), fully equipped with a dedicated stuff of professionals and a relaxed, fun, shady, safe environment.
Note: Considering the high temperatures, loud noise and dusty air, we highly recommend parents not to bring children below 3 years of age!
Info Stand*OUIF$FOUSBM1MB[BZPVDBOOEUIF#PPNT*OGPTUBOEXIFSFa friendly staff is ready to answer ALL your questions on the QSPHSBNMPDBUJPOPGTFSWJDFT)FSFZPVDBOBMTPOE
LOST AND FOUND box, where to bring other peoples belongings you might have found on the ground or where to look for something you have lost (more info on the lost and found? Is there an email to write to after boom?). SAFE LOCKERS to keep your valuables.BOOM SHOPXIFSFUPCVZ#PPN5TIJSUTWJEFPTCPPLTATM located near the Info Stand. MESSAGE BOARD where to leave messages if you are MPPLJOHGPSGSJFOETPSMJGUTUPMFBWF#PPN*OGPPOIPVSTPGSHUTTLE SERVICE to Idanha-a-Nova.ITQFDJBMOFFETBUUFOUJPOTFSWJDF
There is a special place where boomers can express their food culture! It is one of the most roots to the bone of community spirit areas in the festival, spread around the indicated camping areas you will find community kitchens where boomers have the facilities to cook their own tasty meals. A place where boomers from 120 different countries can share the cooking fire, prepare food, connect, interact, mix up BOECFDPNFPOFCJHGBNJMZBTXFPSJHJOBMMZBSFRemember, boom land is a high risk area for fires, so for that we provide the community kitchens where you can safely cook your food under a controled fire.Enjoy your Cooking at Boom In Joy.
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be conscious of your actions and do not pollute the lake with any rubish, liquids or human waste
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ENERGY + WATER TREATMENT + SANITATION (COMPOST TOILETS)REUSE OF MATERIALS AND REDUCED CONSUMPTIONREGENERATION OF HABITATS AND ECOSYSTEMS, PERMACULTURE GARDENSRECYCLING + PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION + ECO-ART + BIO-CONSTRUCTION
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Create bio-fertilizer through composting (solid and liquid)
No chemicals
No water: Makes digestion and treatment through a composting process
Avoid pollution, isolate pathogens in feces, thus avoiding to enter in the environment
Drastically reduce transportation of waste
PUB L IC TRANSPORT: BOOM BUS
'SPN1BSJT455 people saved 216 Tons of CO2 'SPN.BESJE2538 people saved 169 Tons of CO2
'SPN-JTCPO 3329 people saved 146 Tons of CO2
BY USING THE BOOM BUS WE HAVE SAVED 531 TONS OF CO2
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ECO TIPAvoid dehydration and keep a re-usable bottle with you at all times.
Temperatures can reach very high, it is essential to
stay well hydrated.Drink Water!
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S. G Io cAm P INgOL IVE I RA DO HosP I Ta L PoRTUGAL
11th 14th August
From the 115) to the 145) of August 2014, a lush green, shady, fresh area, about two hours from the Boom Land, will be the landing strip for all the space travellers who wish to come down on planet Earth in synch with the humans' biological cycle!
The program will run only during daytime and early night time, with electronic and acoustic music on two different stages showcasing especially designed sets for a sustainable landing of all psychonauts.
Music will merge with healing, massages, sharing, meditations, talks and all activities needed to reintegrate our newly born beings in the human form...
More Info on Boom Website or at the Info Stand
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T H E A R T O F L I V I N G A T B O O M A S U R V I V A L G U I D E F O R B O O M E R S
After enjoying the Boom Festival and the integration time at the Utopia Boom Landing if you have some time and are eager for further adventures or just want to continue to travel with old and new friends, Portugal is a great friendly country to get to know.
It is known as one of Europe's best vacation spots. Stunning beaches stretching from Moledo in the North right down to Sagres in the South and if you are feeling really adventurous you can IPQBMPOHBOEWJTJU"[PSFTBOE.BEFJSBarchipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean. Why OPUMB[FPVUPOUIFCFBDIBOEUBLFJOUIFrest of the summer sun?
Portugal is a laid back country and if you ask any Portuguese, going to the beach,
surfing, enjoying some seafood at sunset on any beach front will be ranked as one of the top leisure choices to be made!
Due to low living costs, liberal attitude, easy going vibes and nice weather, there are plenty of alternative and freak communities in Portugal.
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People like the native Iberians and Lusitanians plus Celts, Phoenicians, Romans, Moors, Jews, Visigoths, Africans to name just a few. Over the centuries, Portuguese have been sailing
UIFXPSMEGSPN(PBUP#SB[JM.BDBVMalaca, Timor, Japan or Africa and they IBWFJOVFODFEBOEXFSFJOVFODFECZthose remote places.
In every little village and town you visit in Portugal you will feel these JOVFODFTBOETVSFMZCFXFMDPNFEwith a warm smile.
Check out a few of our suggestions and enjoy your stay!
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IDANHA-A-NOVA: THE NEAREST TOWN
Its the nearest town to Boom Festival (18 km) where all basic commodities are available (ATM, supermarket, shops, etc.). Its difficult to pinpoint its origins but its assumed that the construction of the castle in 1187 by the Templar Knights is a landmark. Presently, in this region the ancient and the contemporary live in harmony.
IDANHA-A-VELHA : THE NEAREST VI L LAGEIdanha-a-Velha is an BNB[JOHMZCFBVUJGVMUJOZWJMMBHFjust a couple of km from the Boom Land. It is considered one of the oldest villages in Portugal (about 2000 years old!) where Lusitanos, Romans, Moors, Celts, Visigoths and
Templar Knights have all left a trace of their presence: the cathedral with the biggest collection
of Roman inscriptions of the Iberian peninsula, the ruins of the ancient walls, the tower of the Templars and the ruins of a roman temple dedicated to Venus are the backdrop to the simple life of the small Portuguese population living here.
MONSANTO: THE MUST-SEE
If you have the chance to visit only one place outside of Boom, make sure this is Monsanto! Nestled on top of an ancient vulcano (758 mt- 18 km from Boom), towering over the whole region (it is the mountain that can be seen even from the Boom Land), this village will surprise even the most experienced traveler! The characteristic round giant stones have, since the
Paleolithic offered shelter to the local population, which has devised the most surprising ways to build houses around them! And a walk to the fortress on the top of the mountain at sunset will be just as unforgettable as a night in UIFEBODFPPS.POTBOUPIBTa unique mystic to itself, some say it is the closest to being in )BNQJ*OEJBZPVMMFWFSHFUJOEurope!
PENHA GARC IA : THE TR I LOB I TES TOWN
Penha Garcia (30 km from Boom) impresses for the majesty of its position towering over a breath-taking valley famous for the rich presence of 480 million year old trilobites fossils. Penha Garcia was an ancient fortress and from the top of the town you can observe the valley with the river Ponsul, its ancient mills (also visitable), waterfalls and a very fresh natural swimming pool (a must-see!!!).
Boom Festival takes place in a region of Portugal extremely rich with ancient culture and natural wonders.
The region around Boom is one of the most remote and well preserved areas in Southern Europe. A place where history seems to have its own rhythm and where tradition intermingles with nature.
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