When a small gift sparks festival creativity
Reddit user u/TapFree8103 shared a simple but powerful moment from Electric Forest: a stranger handed them a star necklace that made them feel “loved and special.” That one gesture pushed them to start creating large Kandi pieces for others — and the post (54 upvotes) is a reminder of how tiny acts can ripple through festival communities. Read the original thread on r/electricforest.
Kandi exchanges are more than trinkets — they’re a language of kindness at raves and festivals. This story is classic Electric Forest energy: strangers connecting, creativity sparked, and new traditions born from one thoughtful moment.
- Got a Kandi or gifting moment? Share it in the comments below.
- New to making Kandi? Start simple: symbols, colors, and a short message make a piece memorable.
- Heading to Electric Forest next year? Bring extra beads — you might change someone’s weekend.
Small gestures, huge vibes. We’ll keep scanning festival feeds for the moments that matter — follow Extra Chill for more viral threads and on-the-ground festival reporting.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricForest/comments/1nq7pg5/to_the_person_who_gave_me_this/