The Techno Parade returns to Paris and shows its support for Ukrainians

In the midst of tens of thousands of revelers, the first float sets the tone for this edition of the Techno Parade, Saturday September 24. Ukrainian flags unfurled, the organizers and the public show their support for the country at war. Behind their turntables, two DJs from Ukraine are the guests of honor of this 24th edition, including Xenia. “The way people dance is amazing, they have so much energy“, she enthuses.

“It’s emotional music, so when you feel that countries, artists can’t express themselves for one reason or another, you’re bound to be touched.“, summarizes Tommy Vaudecrane, president of Technopol, organizer of the event. This gesture of solidarity was welcomed by Jack Lang, former Minister of Culture, who participated in the creation of the first Techno Parade, in 1998. “Techno has won this battle for freedom. We wish that our Ukrainian friends can win the battle for their freedom“, he said. Others are especially relishing the return of this party, disrupted by the Covid pandemic. “Usually, to listen to techno, you have to go into a cellar, go to the outskirts […]and there, finally electronic music opens up to everyone“, welcomes a participant.