Freetown Christiania!!!! Copenhagen!!!! A Self-proclaimed Autonomous Neigborhood!!!!
businesses, cafes, restaurants and the famous green light district where they have openly sold cannabis since 1971.
The spirit of Christiania quickly developed into one of the hippie movement, the squatter movement, collectivism and anarchism, in contrast to the site's previous military use.
Ludvigsen was a co-author of Christiania's mission statement, dating from 1971, which offers the following:
The objective of Christiania is to create a self-governing society whereby each and every individual holds themselves responsible for the well-being of the entire community. Our society is to be economically self-sustaining and, as such, our aspiration is to be steadfast in our conviction that psychological and physical destitution can be averted.
I have been in love with this place for 8yrs and every time I come here it warms my heart to see that despite what you read in the media it is still the same place
I was very honoured to get permission to start off the Steemit Roadshow right here in Christiania, Please follow THIS LINK. to see the The Steemit Roadshow and please support it as much as possible so that I can continue this magical mystery tour which will stop in Amsterdam next time.
As always I will leave you with some more pic's from our day in Christiania so you can really get a feel for this place, all pic's are from within Christiania and were taken by me on my phone.
Peace and love to the World.
Entrance.
Exit, You Are Now Entering The EU.
To the left is where they make the famouse Christiania bike.
Yes! That is so very inspiring. just to know that such places exist in the world gives me hope and restores my faith in humanity. These places are beacons of light. I can imagine a world where everywhere is like that. I hope it happens soon. Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to visiting more great destinations with you on your amazing Steemit Roadshow. Upvoted and resteemed. More power to you and your family on your wonderful adventure!
Yes this place gives me hope and I believe every city should have a free town, this is proof that it's possible if people stick together. Thank you @stillgideon for your lovely comment and support :)
Oh this looks amazing! I wish I could visit.
What kind of money do the traders use? I would imagine a lot of Bitcoin transactions happening?
Could one live completely within the community? With no need to ever leave?
I AM SO CURIOUS!!
PS I am resteeming because 1) it is such a good post. Great content and pics, Mark. 2) You are promoting Steemit!
Well done!
Thank you @princessmewmew
They do have their own money but this is more of a tourist thing, they accept Danish Kroner, Europe and visa and I'm sure Bitcoin is also used :)
You could easily live there without having to leave, this place has it all :)
Thanks for the support and resteem.
Bless.
Is just curious that they want to be autonomous and anarchist, yet they use the government imposed currency.
I'm curious to know about taxation in the community - are the community still liable to pay this?
It seems they still use bank accounts (if they are using VISA) so then not so autonomous.
I have so many questions! Thank you for posting about this, I had never heard about it before.
This was my first thought as well. Reliance on government backed fiat does not make for economic freedom, let alone freedom from the shackles of political oppression, since the two are definitely intertwined. At the very minimum I would have expected to see some form of cyrpto currency adoption. At least, the FSP in new Hampshire, albeit significantly larger in numbers does freely advocate BTC and agora business models.
Yes! So essentially, it's just a separate place to live, with their own set of rules.
After I read Mark's post, I did a bit of research and spoke to a friend who lives there. I think the concept sounds great - it's important to take a stand, but I think it also has many holes.
I came to the conclusion that it is very difficult to escape the banking system, and that one can be autonomous without being part of such a community.
Yes you would think that a crypto would be in circulation or some sort of trading tool.
I'm sure it is, but not to the extent one would expect in an anarchist community
This is why in a macro sense economic>politics as money defines the policies and laws in place that enable a collective society to function. If you get a chance, look up The Valorian Society. They had published some interesting works based around individual sovereignty and wrote on the subject several decades ago. It is eerie how they envisioned, especially the book, Word Controlled Humans.
Thank you. I will check it out
This just shows, that when people join together and the willpower is there everything is possible. Great post mark and family :-)
This is very true @mackjez-santos
People power!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG your girls are so cute! I applaud you and you quest to make the world a better place. You couldn't have started the roadshow in a better place.
Thank you @doctorcrypto
Yes this was without a doubt the best place to start it all off. :)
I had a walk through this place a while back - it was really nice, very chilled and friendly people - definitely worth a visit if you're in Copenhagen.
Thanks for the post and pics and reminder!
Your welcome @holbein81
Wow, I think I need to put this place on my travel list! I just got back from Damanhur - other community who has a bit different approach but really puzzled me with their Art. Thank you for sharing this with us. I think for people who think differently and want to be the best example for their children you are an excellent example to follow! Much love to your lovely family!
Thank you @sashagenji
Glad you enjoyed it and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Bless.
Wonderful, makes me jealous.
Thank you @blueperegrina :)
Freetown Christiania!!!!
I am starting to upvote and follow you
I’ve heard about this place in passing and would like to visit one day. It sounds amazing but obviously it is not published in the media. Its great to have someone on steam who can give a true account. Looking forward to more. Hope to visit soon :)
WOW!! I am really glad that places like these around the world and it gives me a sense of hope for man!!! Great post .The girls seem to enjoy themselves very much :) :) convey my love to them and to u as well :)