Sunday, September 25, 2016

September 26, 1971--Christiana first occupied and free state established

In 1971, the freaks of Copenhagen occupied an empty military base and established the Free State of Christiana.  The cops and other authorities responded with clubs and arrests, yet eventually came to an agreement.  It survives, albeit in different form, with both police and gangs challenging the residents and the area's status.  Meanwhile, real estate interests encourage both.  Here are a couple links.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9MyVUXjuOA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0kcNUdsycE

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