What if Yes Theory played Hide and Seek around the world…? There’s a team hiding, who can only rely on strangers to travel, sleep, or hide. And a team of seekers, who have some way to keep tabs on those hiding and a certain amount of time to find the hiders. I feel like that would be a lot of fun, and really bring together a lot of the important aspects of Yes Theory.
As a Dane, a Copenhagener and someone who used to frequent Christiania quite often until covid, I am always annoyed at these oversimplifications and untruths. There is definitely law there. And it's not a city, it's a community inside a city. Also, there is lots of footage from Christiania, so many people have gone there and done documentaries.
I grew up in Copenhagen, and as a child I was always scared of Christiania - because it looked so different, and lots of "strange" people walked around in there. But I went to the high school which is literally right next to the entrance of Christiania, and me and my friends started to sometimes go for walks in there during our lunch breaks looking at all the cool homebuild homes, going to their awesome christmas market, and visiting the delicious cafés and cool stores. I'm not scared of Christiania anymore. I've never met any unfriendly people or felt unwelcome (except maybe a bit at pusher street, which I usually avoid because Christiania is more than that) . The drug dealing is problematic, and leads to collisions with the danish police. However, I think the world needs places like this, where "strange" people, homeless people and people who just don't fit into standard society can feel like they belong. Christiania certainly does have it's problems, but it's also a place containing lot's of creativity and a strong community where people care for each other - something that is becoming more and more rare in Europe's big cities.
I get what you mean. I first visited Christiania summer 1975. Great place. Loved it. Full of nice people and buildings. Went back in the 80s. Lots of junkies and misery. In the 2000s it had become a tourist place. Like a hash Disney land. Didn't like it. Understand the residents are pissed off by people coming there staring like they are in a zoo. As well, police everywhere. I won't go there again.
@@bjornandersson3837 the people who go there like they are in a zoo are just breaking this paradise just like the stupid cops looking for durg who think they help their country to become safer
@@bjornandersson3837 “ staring like in a zoo “ , that’s what tourists , and locals do in cities .. if these people are paranoid about people coming in acting like people then the residents need to get over it …
Thank you so much for this and for all the videos you guys create! The quality is just insane!! And every single video open up my eyes a little bit more and teach me about so many interesting things in the world. Thanks for being awsome
The love straight back at ya!! Been so inspired and amazed seeing your stories coming from Sweden and sharing parts of Swedish heritage not many ever hear or know about. Hope we get to meet some day!! 🙏
@@YesTheory I'd be the happiest if u guys collab, it's even amazing that Thomas is Swedish too, it'll be a great experience for him too, to go back to his roots of his place of birth❤️
Was in Christiana in summer 2019. This was a truly fascinating place, I can only highly recommend everyone go visit and see this for themselves. So much beautiful artwork and all the people were really friendly (at least when I was there) They also have a museum about Christiana in Christiana, super fascinating history! Can‘t believe you guys got this all on camera
I went for the first time in 1997, few more times before 2000. It is certainly different now, but as an American, my mind was blown the first time walking down pusher and seeing kiosks with like 20 kilos each of different kinds of hashish, and giant baskets filled with Marijuana buds. Back then, the police rarely ever came into Christiania, but it was still highly frowned upon and dangerous to take pictures. I remember over the years reading news reports about the City and country trying to close it down. I'm glad to see it still survived and is still thriving.
So you have been there I have a question. I haven't watched the video yet but is it legal to kill someone there? There are no laws so if I just kill someone then I can continue my life normally?
You must be new to UA-cam. Thousands of creators who make as good of content, and on a more regular basis. Other creators even shove less merch down your throat.
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You can tell his tour guide has some sort of status in Christina, as the guy who approached you two about the camera immediately backed down as soon as he saw you guys engaging with him. It was definitely interesting to see as a social norm is no recording and you guy were welcomed with a VIP status, it shows how much he appreciated and trusts Yes theory to present them in the best way possible.
In Christiania All peopel are eaquel.. And they wote on stuf to deside. Its just because they see they are with some one from Christiania, and are not randomly filming, that they back off..
@@zjanne1 judging by the video doesn't seem that way....almost have a N.Korea vibe to it, can't film unless your guide tells you so. Of course other aspects are different but just on the filming part, seems a little sketchy
@@joesr31 denmark police are notoriously aggressive for noreason, at the level of french/us. no filming means less prosecution and more people can enter and be free without being recorded and potentially fired or arrested for smoking weed or whatever. its not like they stop anybody from visiting.
@@joesr31 hahah fuck are you on about with that North Korea comparrison. You think drug dealers want their faces recorded on video, thats why these rules are in place for the most part.
Its actually so cool you have subscribers from all around the world that give you opportunities to do things like this and show you around communities not many people are allowed in or aware of.
I’ve been to Christiania last year as a tourist and honestly I was a bit scared, this video explained many things we saw and just couldn’t understand as the locals we not really happy to see us there, even though we were fully respectful. Thank you for this inside.
@@SweetMissMikka in an apartment in Copenhagen 😅 like 40 minutes by bike from Christiania, don't think it's possible to stay in Christiania as a tourist
I grew up in Copenhagen, and as a child I was always scared of Christiania - because it looked so different, and lots of "strange" people walked around in there. But I went to the high school which is literally right next to the entrance of Christiania, and me and my friends started to sometimes go for walks in there during our lunch breaks looking at all the cool homebuild homes, going to their awesome christmas market, and visiting the delicious cafés and cool stores. I'm not scared of Christiania anymore at all. I've never met any unfriendly people or felt unwelcome (except maybe a bit at pusher street, which I usually avoid because Christiania is so much more than that) . The drug dealing is problematic, and leads to collisions with the danish police. However, I think the world needs places like this, where "strange" people (how I perceived the Christianits as a child), homeless people and people who just don't fit into standard society can feel like they belong. Christiania certainly does have it's problems, but it's also a place containing lot's of creativity and a strong community where people care for each other - something that is becoming more and more rare in Europe's big cities.
This shouldn't be a tourist area, this is just a huge commune, problem with places like this is that it is always filled with very open people full ol love and friendship, idealism, revolutionism, but also with evil people the dealers, rapists etc just like a normal society
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No laws. Ultimate expression of free living. But you can't film.
It's unfortunate that the title of the video is so misleading - the point of anarchism isn't that there are "no laws", it's that the rules within a community are _set by_ that community in a fully egalitarian, consensus-based manner rather than through hierarchy and top-down decrees like happens with national governments (with or without some 'democratic' window dressing). And that participation in that community is voluntary.
Yeah people misunderstand the word almost always. A private sector can do everything better than the government. It makes sense on paper. It's not that it's a bad idea, it's that we're not ready for it.
@@GMack333 Not really. Highly recommend reading some of Kropotkin's work if you want a deeper dive into the idea of the type of "anarchism" that this community practices.
I went to Christiania in 2019 with my friends. We met Akutu's dad who has a stand on Pusher Street. Can't remember his name but he was super cool. Gave us a tour around his house and introduced us to their neighbours. All around a super memorable guy and clearly very influential and important for the people of Christiania.
Nobody is talking about the fact, that the drug dealing in Christiania is rouled by Hells Angels and is actually not that friendly hippy minded. Without that it would be a much more fascinating and freedom inspired place. Thats also because the police is so present. Its not just some hippies selling weed, it's the criminal organisation of the Hells Angels selling actually all kinds of drugs.
Yes. I wrote about that also just today and my run in with them while visiting. I think the police are being allowed by the community because they don't know how to deal with the hardcore dealers themselves. Perhaps a weakness of peace-loving hippies is confrontations with violent biker gang types. so here we see them allowing the police to do their job even in Freetown in order to have fewer problems with them. As I wrote, the Hells angels were capitalzing upon the amazing place that the community had built but not giving anything back to the community, no tribute or donations no thanks, nothing, just bullying and aggression. So while I am surprised to see this video with so many police, I am also not surprised that the community got tired of this energy in Freetown and decided to simply let the existing police force of copenhagen in rather than create their own police force. I'm sure it was both a difficult and easy decision.
Being a 30 year old man who has lived I. The same town for 25 years I have to say thank you. This is my escape to the world. I’m unable to travel but my heart is always with you where ever you go. Thank you.
am 26, and the furthest i got was england and only once years ago. but every few months i spend a couple hundred bucks to visit the near by prague for a bit. maybe you can find something similar -the different language, attitude and currency (and obviously: location) really helps giving your brain a reset.
I was fortunate enough to live in Copenhagen from 96-2002. For some of that time I was working in Freetown Christiana. I've got especially fond memories of the warm sunny summer months, finishing work in the late afternoon & cooling off with a naked swim in the salt water canal, before hopping on my bicycle to meet friends to chill & smoke a joint or two.
It's interesting to hear that over the years it became more and more organized and bureaucratic. To me it shows if civilization starts fresh we always come back to a similar structure in society. The more individuals you put together, the more rules/structure is needed to keep things going well.
I think organization and hiearchy is inevitable when poeple try to cohabitate. Wether the state influences this community or not, that's just how humans interact in a group.
Aye I have to agree with law and order organizing with the community and not by the presence of another state. A very good example in this video was the question of hard drugs. People came together and agreed that hard drugs aren't good, so now they de facto enforce a law banning hard drugs.
There is/was a community near Athens similar to this when I travelled there in 2016. Those who lived inside had fortified all the entrance points and were successfully denying the entrance of the Greek police force at that time, despite their best efforts.
Yes! Exarcheia is the name! It translates to "outside of law" and it's in Athens not near. Although nowadays exracheia is not safe, it's been invaded by cops so many times... my sister was chilling at a falafel shop in the area three years ago and she got tear gassed by police. It's not a free anarchist area anymore. Landlords have turned all the houses into airbnbs and the city is building a metro station there, as a way to make it more accessible and fend off immigrants and anarchists.
@@erikstorm8935 its freedom for those *inside* Christiania, the no-filming rule is there to protect the people from police raids outside of their control - if they had it their way there’d be no reason for that rule to be there
@@budwiser5798 but a law suggests a centralised power enforces it, yet in this semi-anarchic community everyone has equal power to enforce the little rules there are. For examples, if i were to set up a game with my friends and put in some house rules, these are not laws - no one person enforces them and there’s no coded punishment or legal proceedings if someone doesn’t listen.
13:52 that’s awesome! Never would I have expected to see a Balinese door🚪 in this video. As a Balinese myself, it’s pretty cool to see part of our culture on the other side of the world being appreciated. 🙏🏻
@@njfdeuS Have been to Bali and other major tourist site in Indonesia. As a native, I don't find those place attractive at all. It's polluted with garbage, and you almost had nothing todo there except taking pictures. The hotels are quite rad tho 😂. Tip: If the tourist site is famous don't go there, Indonesia has many underrated places that are rarely known to foreigners.
It's so incredible to be invited to a persons home, community and life style like this. It is really mind blowing. Thank you for creating this content and sharing it with all of us!
So excited with all the progress you guys have made through these years. I’ve been following for a while and you guys have never ceased to make me laugh while also spreading love and kindness. One Love ✌🏻.
Thank you for saying that!! 🙏 really appreciate it. We’ve been working super hard to continue trying to evolve our style and let our stories grow up alongside us. It can get scary to take risks even in the concept of this video but we’re constantly creatively seeking discomfort and hoping to continue bringing the best stories we possibly can out here on UA-cam. Your support keeps our dreams alive. Thank you. 🙏
@@YesTheory No, thank you. You guys never cease to inspire me to seek discomfort! Y’all are changing the world! Keep doing everything, thank you so much. #SeekDiscomfort
Been there. A chilled small community next to a big lake in the center of Copenhagen with musical, food, drinks and drugs. Nothing too wild or crazy...most people are just enjoying the view and the vibes and smoking up.
I was slightly confused by the representation of Anarchy in this video. They assosiated Anarchy with no Laws, which to my understanding is wrong. From my understanding Anarchy means no Authority with increased power to enforce the rules. An Anarchy can and will have rules but the people itself ensure that everyone behaves and their is no central goverment, police and so on that has more power than others in order to enforce the rules.
I think the main point was more on the "no laws" aspect, I'm sure they have rules in place based on their own morals, which follows the decentralized principles of anarchy. Rules and laws are different because laws stem from authority, where rules are guidelines to live by. Edit: spelling error.
I chucked when the old man said they've bought some of the land. That's not very anarchist of you. In a true anarchist society you'd make the rules only after murdering all your opponents.
@@equinox2584 I mean it is an interesting concept, but how would exile from the community look like? Like would they ask every person whether someone should be exiled or not every time someone goes against the rules? Would exile as a Form of punishment be used for both people who throw away trash on the ground and those that murder someone?
lawless doesnt mean without morals. their "rules" are all based on keeping harmony with eachother and protection and less about a capitalistic idea of a proper working class. i dont think living like this would be something for me, but i do see a lot of great things i wish we had more in general in the world.
Very true , the police we have in america are closer to nazis. We need an overhaul , while the majority of people need some kind of law enforcement , i would be fine without it
@@tristondaniels599 No, community rule. In a mob no one knows each other, in a community people know each other, very different dynamic. And they wouldn't be removed by force, because who has the right to do that? They would be removed by social pressure, like people staring them in the street, shop owner not welcoming them or charging more to them, banks refusing to safeguard their money, etc.
The knowledge that I still can’t forget from my visits is that when someone leaves a home you have to ask the neighbors to live there. I was a kid that grew up in Copenhagen and have always skated the park on rainy days when I couldn’t be outside.
I went to Christiania a year ago. That place absolutely opened my eyes. It was just so beautiful and creative. I was mesmerized by the cute garden decoarations, all these colorful pots, even painted shoes or bicycles were used there as deco. My other friends were there just for the thrill of it but I have found that place oddly beatiful. I agree, it's not for everyone and I would not advice anyone to just wander around alone, but I am just so grateful to you guys to break once again the stereotypical thinking. This place is so much more than just "a place to get drugs" or something.
I'm from Denmark, and at first i was a bit sceptic about this video, when i heard, that you were talking about christiania. I've been there a dusin of times, and i find it more intimidating than welcoming. I do also feel like it is quite clickbait, that you are calling it a city with no laws. First of all, it isn't a city, christiania is basically in the heart of Copenhagen. Second of all, they have the same laws as anyone else, they just choose to completely ignore it, it's like anywhere else, people just have easier access to weed, and they have to build their own houses. It also isn't as "open" as you portray, you actually have to go through a rather long process to live there. In my eyes, Chistiania is a place you visit a few times a year, to go for a walk, but living there seems miserable, not only, are there constant cops, but also angry people. Anyway, amazing video as always, but i feel like you should've interviwed someone who dislikes Christiania, so you could've seen it from a different point of view.
I'm from the U.S. and that's honestly how Christiania came off to me when I watched this video. It looked just like a hippy tourist trap part of the city where people sell weed and pretend like they aren't a part of Denmark but really know that they all are when it comes down to it.
@@jessemueller9860 exactly, the people they interviewed seemed incredibly "fake". The gangs who sell weed there, actually pay to do so, even though there is a "no gang tags" policy. It's all a facade for a huge cannabis business.
Its a left over relic of the loser anti-establishment hippies of the 60s, the weak back then and now social democrat Danish government does not know how to intervene, this is just a more succesful " Chaz/Chad" zone like Seattle tried to have, anarchy never works its simply disgusting and its increase and popularity is rising at an alarming rate, should make an example out of these guys and send the riot division there and clear it out, these little breakway states are just encouraging other loser type ANTIFA mofos to do the same everywhere else in the world like Spain, UK and Belgium and obviously US and Canada.
@@jessemueller9860 I got that same vibe. We have a town like that in Australia called Ninbin, unfortunately it’s just full of people with substance abuse issues, it’s really sad.
In '97 I met the most beautiful Swedish girl while living in Maui. I followed her to Sweden where we got married and had a beautiful daughter. My wife introduced me to Christiania and we made frequent trips taking the "Flying boat" from Malmö to Copenhagen/Christiania just to stock up on weed and hash. My last trip was in 2013, shortly before my daughter and I moved back to Oregon. RIP ❤ love always and forever to our beautiful and beloved wife/mother Carola (Lola) Thank you Christiania community!
Sounds like a beautiful story. All the tears and pain you went through after losing her just show how much value your wife gave to you, your daughter and all the other people. So there is beauty in the pain. RIP Lola!
@@antonjensen1088 Intitled to your opinion bud. They only condone cannabis use in Christiania. Real disgusting huh...? I'm sure you don't drink alcohol do you?? One of the most disgusting drugs there is.
Learnt about this place after falling in love with Lukas Graham’s music, The front man (Lukas) grew up within and has sang about some of his experiences. Quality stuff
It does have laws, idk why the video insists in saying that Christiania doesn't. It's an anarchist community because the rules are not decided by a government, but by the people.
I've been to Christiania on several occasions and enjoy drinking beer in the area when visiting. With that said, I recently saw a documentary called "Christianias børn: Skyggesiden af eventyret" which showcases how the area became a boundless playground for the adults but perhaps not for the children who were left to themselves while their parents engaged in free sex and drugs. Well worth a look.
I’ve been there myself and I didn’t really know this side of the story, i only saw en especially smelled the weed and saw a lot of other tourists. Thanks for telling the the story the right way! Now i know why it is looking the way it does and I appreciate it more! Great video as always :)
I personally think the whole idea of christiana has become a sellout. These days Its all about selling stuff to Tourists. Wether it be weed, Food, Drinks, of jewlery. Christiania is nothing more than a Tourist attraction. It Might have Started as a genuine Community, but not much is left of it. i am kinda dissapointed of the portrayal in this video. They really tried to make it a big thing, when in reality they have become victims of kapitalism and are trying to monetize off of everything they can. And i am Not blaming them. But christiania is just Not what they are making it out to be
I’ve been to Christiana years ago. It’s a really nice place actually, very chilled, people are quite nice in general and it’s basically just a large squat where people live freely and do what they want without harming one another. Really it’s quite harmless. There have been drug issues with people who come from OUTSIDE of Christiana, but the actual inhabitants are cool.
I mean it's no wonder they have this problem, people want to use drugs and as long as it's not allowed where they live they're gonna look for a place where they don't have legal repercussions for their free choice as adults.
@@jana731 It's actually harder to take hard drugs in Christiana than outside because the community doesn't allow it and they police themselves . The only druggies who are attracted there are stoners.
@@FreshGreenMoss yeah I mean it's also the drug most people want to consume that is still illegal in many parts of world. They probably also allow psychedelic substances.
And we see how well legalizing marijuana is working out in California; San Francisco is completely Christiania, and it's dirty, unhygienic, and crime ridden. Broken windows, filth, chaos. It's not a really ideal way to live. How to force people to be honest, kind, decent, responsible? There's gotta be consequences for actions.
As a dane it makes me so happy to see you guys in Christinia! I love it there it just always feels like home - funy enough I've never in my lifetime seen police in there though other than on video. Also so disappointed that I missed you guys, love your content!
I don't actually understand: do those people use money ? do they work ? If there are rules why is it called an anarchist city ? In my eyes, since there are rules and a governing staff, it's just another democracy but just with different rules.
@@xenotypos id assume its weed money that runs the whole thing , they probably sell outside the city too and its a whole big ring going on. i just dont see the whole thing working out without some type of funding or a higher organization having control over it all.
@@Illestx3 the weed thing is not part of christiania, and is a thing they also want to be gone, ofcause they work and use Danish currency, they just believe in a free lifestyle. From a dane.
@@mikkelbuhl4416 Cannabis economy have always been a vital part of the ekvation. Scandinavians smoke a lot, in the 80's literally all cannabis in Norway and Sweden came via Chris. But now at least 50% of the pusherstreet vendors are gang-affiliated, and they push hardest (and have no problem with going to prison). But this is due to the strict laws. "Normal" people are doing normal things like running restaurants and making clothes, food, beer, art (etc) that they also sell. Or work outside the community. Because of tourism most people can make good money if they want, I recommend everyone to visit, like they said the vibes are great!
I have an eye disease that causes me to slowly lose my vision, and I'm planning on backpacking through Europe next year. Partly because I wanna see the world in case I fully lose my sight, but the main reason is because I found your channel and your videos have inspired me to seek discomfort! It's funny because I was planning out my route last week, and Christiania is on my list of places to visit. As I was researching the community, I thought to myself, "Wow, I'm surprised that yes theory hasn't gone here yet just to check it out". Guess I can predict the future ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ . But in all sincerity, this was really cool to see! Thank you Yes Theory for all the amazing videos, and for being an inspiration to myself and others
What I love about this is that everybody they interviewed said they want to stay there for the rest of their lives. That really shows that it really is just a very nice place to live at
I went visiting Christiana on a class trip once. Practically everyone there was pretty much stoned/drunk/high as fuck (during daytime), and most places just stunk. I really can't say that I would ever want to live there.
You do know that murders take place there from time to time? Gang warfare, baby! Gang warfare! I've been there a zillion times 'cause the tourists always wants to go there. I don't like it there.
To be fair many of the original inhabitants have become increasingly annoyed because of how much Christiania has changed since the 70s. The big problem is that the drug selling scene was overtaken by violent gangs/biker clubs which meant more sketchy people, more people/tourists in general, more violence, a more drug focused culture and more police. Also as is mentioned in the video, most people associate Christiania with Pusherstreet and Cannabis and therefore the 'freetown', cultural and ideological aspects takes a backseat which might be a bit sad to watch if you truly believed in the original vision of the place. Lastly to the more idealistic and ideologically minded people the fact that Christiania has been slowly legitimized and become more and more under control of the state, is like watching their original project slowly die. Even though the state sold the land for a VERY good price to the inhabitants, that came with certain requirements which might've been a hard pill to swallow.
Beautiful memories, I visited Christiania in 1991. I loved the vibe, the people and the art that held this place together. We had to go back twice the week we were there, we took photos, enjoyed food and the free spirit this place represented.
So in a nutshell, Christina isn’t a lawless state, it is still completely governed by the city with multiple police patrols everyday, the energy and resources are provided by the city, basically it’s just the hippy area of town 😅
I wonder if they are forced to pay property taxes on the houses? Nobody asked the police to be there, they are imposing their Will. It’s on them to foot the bill.
Yes, its true. I've been there a few times. They are a community, and and request no filming, hard drugs and ask for respect. Phones will be smashed at the least if you are caught filming. Please be respectful if you go there and follow the rules. Its a great vibe, sometimes free summer concerts, people shouldn't spoil it, its a great place.
Yes Theory: "There is no law here" also Yes Theory: "Filming is highly forbidden here" Actually, there are a lot of rules here, which may also apply the rest of Denmark, Europe and even the world.
@@fatfurie That's correct. Laws are rules but not all rules are laws. In case if christiania, at least international law applies (apart from Danish and EU law, which in fact are not invalid only because the community says so). Additionaly, considering the self-governed character of the community, there are signs everywhere stating the rules to be followed and if someone - inhabitant or visitor - violates them, they will be punished. law!
You can take pics and film inside, it’s owner around 1 street that they really don’t allow (Pusher Street). The rest of the area you’ll usually find tourists taking photos all over as there are some scenic and quirky places there and a nice walk along the riverside.
I was here in February 2022! I found it so interesting and I felt so safe! The art on all the buildings were amazing too! I think the self governing idea works so well for them and they seem to live really happily there.
Because of seek discomfort’s channel, I took a chance and I’ve been traveling since the 18th April. Mainly through UK. But I went to Hungary last week. Who would have thought! I’m usually such a scaredy-cat. This trip has been really empowering and I’m glad I took the leap. Thanks @yes theory and @seek discomfort
It's good to travel mainly because of opportunity and the people and experiences you have. I did the same. Friendship and family/community , having a home , matter more though in the long run ..... remember that.....But I don't wish to turn people away from travel, it's life changing. Good luck!
It's amazing what you learn on UA-cam. I've never even heard of this place before. Pity it didn't quite work out after a being a good concept. I would love to live in a place where you can just be yourself , as long as you behave and respect your neighbour.
i’m kinda starstruck that you guys are making this video! i’m danish and have been following yes theory for years, so it is really exciting seeing you make a video about a city from my country! Keep up the good work, would have wished that i would have ran in to you! would totally have been unrealistic, as a fan, when I have been watching you visiting countries all over the world.
Thomas -Beautiful. My brother took me to Christiania in the 70s. We would have a sauna and then the freezing tub of water - up to three cycles. We would eat at the various restaurants in the village. I went there many times and it is great to see this story about one of my favourite places. Thank you for a balanced and beautiful story.
I grew up close to New Harmony, Indiana in the US. Something like this was attempted long ago in New Harmony, but the problem was it attracted freeloaders that didn’t want to do their part. You can tell Ole has some frustrations with the same thing. I think at minimum some type of bureaucracy is innate in humans. Super interesting to see the dynamics of a community that is so unique.
How do we define bureaucracy? I agree that it’s necessary to some extent. I think what’s more important is a democratic (participatory) approach to organising communities where people have a direct say in and collectively agree upon how things run, what is produced and what the rules are etc
The reason that little community is still thriving is the no hard drugs and no gun rules hands-down. And yeah they for sure have a respect your elders and those who came before you vibe for sure. Otherwise the guides house would have been ransacked and squatted in.
Yeah you can see Ole’s frustrations, but Christiania is lucky that it was actually very intelligent and resourceful people who created and grew it. Like Ole. He’s a true Christianite.
Just wanna make two thing completely clear. The town is in no way lawless, it has to obey the same laws as the rest of the country. Cameras are forbidden because drug dealers frequently operate inside, they will beat you up if they see you with a camera.
"drug dealers frequently operate inside, they will beat you up if they see you with a camera." and people think this place is so cool and safe and free...
@@waleeeedc They would not beat you up unless you gave them a good ass reason to. They will ask you not to film because they have to remain anonymous. Plus, Pusher Street is the main place you can't film. Most other parts of the town (where there's just people living) dont care about filming.
no they won't beat you up, no way. they are peaceful people and they will just warn you, sometimes might be aggresively (speaking from personal experience). but apart from the weed trade part of the town you can take pictures and people might not care that much or bother to tell you not to. but they will not beat you up unless you ask for it.
That is so great. My favorite filmmaker is named Lars von Trier, he lives in Copenhagen. He is an independent filmmaker who owns a film studio where he lives. He has Parkinsons now. It makes me sad. I don't want to get all sentimental but he really has changed my life. It's crazy how someone who I will never meet has the ability to do that to someone. Your videos make me think and they make me feel, they make me cry, they make me happy. Thank you for that. Love from Arizona.
"Some of the first documentation inside" If one forgets the hundreds of thousands of IG tags, the many documentaries already made in the decades past, the hundreds of articles in travel and lifestyle magazines and the widespread knowledge of this place in basically all of, at least Europe, then yes, this statement is very true.
Loved visiting this place a few years ago. The "no taking photos" is definitely a real thing. Also fun fact the singer from the band Lukas Graham is from here
As someone who lives in Christiania it was very surprising to see this video pop op on my recommended but it was an enjoyable experience to watch, especially seeing everything from an outside perspektiv
Why do you guys have a no hard drugs law that seems very contradictory to the point of being free and lawless I’m sure there are plenty of recreational users who don’t deserve to be kicked out like the guy in the video said 😭
@@9inetap Tbh, anarchism isn't to be without laws - its to be without top-down, coercive authority. A common misconception. And as for why hard drugs are banned... I suspect its due to their genuinely, deeply harmful effects. Mind you: I personally would advocate for helping such individuals break the habit, assuming they want to be helped, and only kicking them out as a last resort when all else has failed. But then again, I don't live in Christiania - so I can hardly judge them, while not knowing the conditions under which that choice was made.
@@pamelapamper You don’t pay to live I christiania actually! There is a limit of housing - you can’t build any new ones. When a house becomes free, the community decides on who gets to live there next with several interviews and such. You don’t pay any money but you have to put many hours of work into the house and the community - from what I know, some details may be wrong:)
Thanks for shining a light on my favorite part of my home country! I didn't actually know that it was such a know thing out in the big world, to me it's become normal, because I've been exposed to it for my entire life! And crazy that you managed to record so much there! Thank you for respecting Christania and making a video that isn't only about Pusher Street, it means a lot! We welcome you back anytime! x
I’ve been there countless times, and met amazing people, what I find fascinating is looking how people are smoking and using drugs and moms are exercising with their children in strolls and pass by them like nothing… pretty cool environment
The main reason why drugs are dangerous is because they are illegal. Remove the legality of it and it's just like any other substances. People are not scared of those who consume nicotine, caffeine or alcohol, because they understand those drugs. The illegal ones are hidden in mystery to those who aren't users and people are scared of what they don't understand.
@@himarei lol no. Illegal drugs have horrible side effects. They make the user high, hallucinate and have psychotic episodes. Then they get addicted and can't do anything during their withdrawal period. They can no longer hold jobs or function in society. THAT'S why countries ban them.
Very cool to see this in my feed! I just returned from Copenhagen and visited Christiania probably close to this filming. Was a very interesting place to visit and met some really great people there! Would highly recommend to others to check it out if you're in the area.
I love that you guys still have the hope that eventually we will be smart enough to trust ourselves amongst ourselves. I know we can do it if we stick together and love one another. Thank you so much for spreading your messages, you are inspiring!!
I was alone in Copenhagen 1 month ago and I wanted to go so much there but I was so afraid of the situation. I am so grateful that you made that video. ❤️ come to Greece guys to finally meet you.
I loved this. wow!!!! what a fabulous place to live. How special to be able to grow up in such a gentle community where everyone knows everyone and the homes are as you make them. If I were younger I would love to live there.
I was here in 2019 with a local friend who brought me around. Drug dealers were plenty openly selling their products but nobody bothers us. We mingled around freely and left before dark. Obviously there are certain "rules and laws" imposed within the perimeters of Cristiana. We played safe and did took some footages and photos discreetly.
I stumped across Christiania whilst I was visiting Denmark, I couldn't believe I didn't know it existed. Loved the entire vibe and community there and chilled with some new people too. I will have fond memories of sitting in the sun, having a beer and a smoke whilst listening the bands playing. I would love to go back and visit ago✌
Common misconception. Anarchism doesn't mean lawless. It just means it lacks a law giver, the laws are decided in common by everyone in the community who is interested.
If it hadn’t been for this truly amazing place, I would have lost my mind as an expat, far away from home, friends and family. In christiania I found a place that felt like home ❤️ I will forever be grateful to all these beautiful people who founded this gem 🙏
you guys have to go to Tristan Da Cunha, it’s the worlds most remote town, the town is on a volcanic island in the middle of the Atlantic and is 1500 miles from the nearest island. it also takes like 6 days by boat to get there.
GHANA to the whole world! I think that had to be my favourite part of this whole video, not only because I'm a Ghanaian but the fact that it meant the world is such a vast yet small place of people who just want to belong and live happily. If his name is "Akutu" - It means ORANGE. Seeing all those artefacts makes it look like the a whole Ghanaian shrine in the last place you'd think to find it.
There is actually a lot of Ghaninas in Denmark, i think most african immigrants are from there. Probably because of the historic trade posts denmark had there long time ago.
This community only survives becasue its atourist spot. The people ther do art and sell it to tourist. and of course although drugs make money. But in reality such a community decides who will be part. People who dont fit the picture are not welcome ther. Like violent, dirty, or trouble makers in general. But still they take all the comfort of the outer world. They just refuced pay for property and taxes which come with it. Thats the only differnce to other recidential areas. And i dont think its good that people refuse to do their part for the generell public but take the benefits of infrasturcture, safety, etc. . Its the most egotistical a humen can get.
So.....it's basically like Portland, but not as crazy. Seems like an amazing place with very respectful people. I'd love to see more of those community values in modern society.
i was there in 2000 , the first street was full of stands , got amazing flowers and chocolate, also meet a couple of residents with crazy houses , just like the one u guys went, its an awsome place
Wow this place is amazing thank you for letting him do this and please protect the man who took us on the tour .... I love this place these ppl are wonderful minded
Amazing! Best video I've seen from you all in so long! I adore Copenhagen and Christiana, I have been visiting since I was very young! So pleased it was able to be documented fairly and accurately and the Danish people were given your platform to speak! They have a beautiful disposition!
Love the way how you tell the story in a way that is true to the people. There is no agenda, but only the people who come together behind the mission, creating something to live better and meaningful life’s, also seeking discomfort with their way of life👍🏼
i’ve been there twice since i’m studying an hour away from copenhagen and i’ve had some really nice afternoons at Christiania with their little street shops, one festival-ish with some artists on stage, people all over the world, dancing with couple beers. You see people with children and strollers around haha it’s really not that bad. :) you guys’ video is pretty much accurate!
Early gang!!! I love all of your content and wish I could travel so much. What suggestions do you have to make traveling a job or something you do a lot
The joy of traveling party comes from not having to work, why not travel in your free time? You don't have to fly around the world, sometimes taking the bus, bike or whatever over the weekend to somewhere new will do just fine.
We can all agree that Yes Theory is the perfect channel to watch while eating
I made 2 burgers and paused the Video until I was finished, so I could watch it while eating 😂
I just made my food and se new video from Yes Theory. And I actually have been there haha
Just finished my Pork fillet pasta
i can testify... legit just grabbed my lunch before sitting down to watch this😂
literally eating dinner rn hahaha
What if Yes Theory played Hide and Seek around the world…? There’s a team hiding, who can only rely on strangers to travel, sleep, or hide. And a team of seekers, who have some way to keep tabs on those hiding and a certain amount of time to find the hiders. I feel like that would be a lot of fun, and really bring together a lot of the important aspects of Yes Theory.
mr beast could do that
maybe update the location every 2h
Yess very nice idea, this might costs a lot tho. Maybe in UK?
You should charge them for that idea lol
100% nederlands.
As a Dane, a Copenhagener and someone who used to frequent Christiania quite often until covid, I am always annoyed at these oversimplifications and untruths. There is definitely law there. And it's not a city, it's a community inside a city. Also, there is lots of footage from Christiania, so many people have gone there and done documentaries.
It's clearly being made to look bigger than it truly is, but Christiania has a tremendous history.
@@PerfectionInMotion69 the place didn't allow outsiders during covid.
If your definition of a city is a government approved geographical area with a state-approved government, yes.
" There is Definitely Law There" So its not free and not True Anarchy!!
it is the simple you have to watch my video" bs from america. just pr, nothing really there
I grew up in Copenhagen, and as a child I was always scared of Christiania - because it looked so different, and lots of "strange" people walked around in there. But I went to the high school which is literally right next to the entrance of Christiania, and me and my friends started to sometimes go for walks in there during our lunch breaks looking at all the cool homebuild homes, going to their awesome christmas market, and visiting the delicious cafés and cool stores. I'm not scared of Christiania anymore. I've never met any unfriendly people or felt unwelcome (except maybe a bit at pusher street, which I usually avoid because Christiania is more than that) . The drug dealing is problematic, and leads to collisions with the danish police. However, I think the world needs places like this, where "strange" people, homeless people and people who just don't fit into standard society can feel like they belong. Christiania certainly does have it's problems, but it's also a place containing lot's of creativity and a strong community where people care for each other - something that is becoming more and more rare in Europe's big cities.
@@ron1234 "strange" or "useless" does not equal criminal.
I get what you mean. I first visited Christiania summer 1975. Great place. Loved it. Full of nice people and buildings. Went back in the 80s. Lots of junkies and misery. In the 2000s it had become a tourist place. Like a hash Disney land. Didn't like it. Understand the residents are pissed off by people coming there staring like they are in a zoo. As well, police everywhere. I won't go there again.
@@bjornandersson3837 the people who go there like they are in a zoo are just breaking this paradise just like the stupid cops looking for durg who think they help their country to become safer
You mean the police are problematic and leads to collisions.
@@bjornandersson3837 “ staring like in a zoo “ , that’s what tourists , and locals do in cities .. if these people are paranoid about people coming in acting like people then the residents need to get over it …
Thank you so much for this and for all the videos you guys create! The quality is just insane!!
And every single video open up my eyes a little bit more and teach me about so many interesting things in the world.
Thanks for being awsome
yayy🥰 You and Yestheory are the 2 creators i admire the most on UA-cam, with genuine and heart warming videos, thanks for what you all do!!❤️🤩
Just finished watching leaving the north, love your channel and love that you love yes theory! ❤️
The love straight back at ya!! Been so inspired and amazed seeing your stories coming from Sweden and sharing parts of Swedish heritage not many ever hear or know about. Hope we get to meet some day!! 🙏
@@YesTheory I'd be the happiest if u guys collab, it's even amazing that Thomas is Swedish too, it'll be a great experience for him too, to go back to his roots of his place of birth❤️
Oh MY GOD PLEASE DO THIS
Was in Christiana in summer 2019.
This was a truly fascinating place,
I can only highly recommend everyone go visit and see this for themselves. So much beautiful artwork and all the people were really friendly (at least when I was there)
They also have a museum about Christiana in Christiana, super fascinating history!
Can‘t believe you guys got this all on camera
I went for the first time in 1997, few more times before 2000. It is certainly different now, but as an American, my mind was blown the first time walking down pusher and seeing kiosks with like 20 kilos each of different kinds of hashish, and giant baskets filled with Marijuana buds. Back then, the police rarely ever came into Christiania, but it was still highly frowned upon and dangerous to take pictures.
I remember over the years reading news reports about the City and country trying to close it down. I'm glad to see it still survived and is still thriving.
So you have been there I have a question. I haven't watched the video yet but is it legal to kill someone there? There are no laws so if I just kill someone then I can continue my life normally?
Nevermind my question was answered
Yes and if u film and somebody comes to you u can beat him without any law problems :) so we can all sort problems in an old style perfect place
bro no joke i think i also wa sthere in summer 2019 i dont no exatly if its true but, it looked very familiar.
i swear every time i watch a yes theory video i feel like i’m watching a mini documentary and i just don’t know how this stuff is free
Same here.. I feel obligated to start buying merch once I have a stable income again.
They truly are the top tier of this platform
You must be new to UA-cam. Thousands of creators who make as good of content, and on a more regular basis. Other creators even shove less merch down your throat.
Bc they make a shit ton of money off UA-cam
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Let me express myself on how these videos make me feel so comfortable and not feel alone whenever I do at times. I’m thankful for your passion.
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Good luck sml !!!!!!!!!
Why would UA-cam limit ads on completely safe content?
Good luck! Stay safe!
Good luck Thomas! Regards from the Balkan and we hope to see you guys there too! ⚡🌈
You can tell his tour guide has some sort of status in Christina, as the guy who approached you two about the camera immediately backed down as soon as he saw you guys engaging with him. It was definitely interesting to see as a social norm is no recording and you guy were welcomed with a VIP status, it shows how much he appreciated and trusts Yes theory to present them in the best way possible.
In Christiania All peopel are eaquel..
And they wote on stuf to deside.
Its just because they see they are with some one from Christiania, and are not randomly filming, that they back off..
@@zjanne1 judging by the video doesn't seem that way....almost have a N.Korea vibe to it, can't film unless your guide tells you so. Of course other aspects are different but just on the filming part, seems a little sketchy
@@joesr31 denmark police are notoriously aggressive for noreason, at the level of french/us. no filming means less prosecution and more people can enter and be free without being recorded and potentially fired or arrested for smoking weed or whatever. its not like they stop anybody from visiting.
@@joesr31 hahah fuck are you on about with that North Korea comparrison. You think drug dealers want their faces recorded on video, thats why these rules are in place for the most part.
@@joesr31 The no-filming rule is specifically so you don't get people in trouble for buying/selling/smoking weed, which is still illegal in Denmark.
Its actually so cool you have subscribers from all around the world that give you opportunities to do things like this and show you around communities not many people are allowed in or aware of.
I’ve been to Christiania last year as a tourist and honestly I was a bit scared, this video explained many things we saw and just couldn’t understand as the locals we not really happy to see us there, even though we were fully respectful. Thank you for this inside.
Where did you stay?
@@SweetMissMikka in an apartment in Copenhagen 😅 like 40 minutes by bike from Christiania, don't think it's possible to stay in Christiania as a tourist
@@terezazovincova8987 sounds like an awesome experience!
I grew up in Copenhagen, and as a child I was always scared of Christiania - because it looked so different, and lots of "strange" people walked around in there. But I went to the high school which is literally right next to the entrance of Christiania, and me and my friends started to sometimes go for walks in there during our lunch breaks looking at all the cool homebuild homes, going to their awesome christmas market, and visiting the delicious cafés and cool stores. I'm not scared of Christiania anymore at all. I've never met any unfriendly people or felt unwelcome (except maybe a bit at pusher street, which I usually avoid because Christiania is so much more than that) . The drug dealing is problematic, and leads to collisions with the danish police. However, I think the world needs places like this, where "strange" people (how I perceived the Christianits as a child), homeless people and people who just don't fit into standard society can feel like they belong. Christiania certainly does have it's problems, but it's also a place containing lot's of creativity and a strong community where people care for each other - something that is becoming more and more rare in Europe's big cities.
This shouldn't be a tourist area, this is just a huge commune, problem with places like this is that it is always filled with very open people full ol love and friendship, idealism, revolutionism, but also with evil people the dealers, rapists etc just like a normal society
No laws.
Ultimate expression of free living.
But you can't film.
Yes, cause the police will use that to arrest more people.
Did you even watch the video? They aren't lawless and they don't claim to be
That's what I'm saying 😂
The filming is about the drug dealing though
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It's unfortunate that the title of the video is so misleading - the point of anarchism isn't that there are "no laws", it's that the rules within a community are _set by_ that community in a fully egalitarian, consensus-based manner rather than through hierarchy and top-down decrees like happens with national governments (with or without some 'democratic' window dressing). And that participation in that community is voluntary.
Yeah people misunderstand the word almost always. A private sector can do everything better than the government. It makes sense on paper. It's not that it's a bad idea, it's that we're not ready for it.
@@JunkBondTrader depends on the culture of the people, u clearly cant do this on some african countries, or many other places in the world
So a democracy?
@@GMack333 Not really. Highly recommend reading some of Kropotkin's work if you want a deeper dive into the idea of the type of "anarchism" that this community practices.
@@bidartbauer8581 why do you say that? Many African societies are/were essentially anarchist 🤷🏻♀️
I went to Christiania in 2019 with my friends. We met Akutu's dad who has a stand on Pusher Street. Can't remember his name but he was super cool. Gave us a tour around his house and introduced us to their neighbours. All around a super memorable guy and clearly very influential and important for the people of Christiania.
Akutu and his dad sound so chill and a lot of fun to be around. That's so cool that you got to meet him.
Yeah we swedes often go there it is very nice if you like drugs.
he's a local celeb
So, wonderful to just visit for a moment or wonderful that you would move there and have kids and family there?
It sounds like Amsterdam without all the tax lol
Nobody is talking about the fact, that the drug dealing in Christiania is rouled by Hells Angels and is actually not that friendly hippy minded. Without that it would be a much more fascinating and freedom inspired place. Thats also because the police is so present. Its not just some hippies selling weed, it's the criminal organisation of the Hells Angels selling actually all kinds of drugs.
Yes. I wrote about that also just today and my run in with them while visiting. I think the police are being allowed by the community because they don't know how to deal with the hardcore dealers themselves. Perhaps a weakness of peace-loving hippies is confrontations with violent biker gang types. so here we see them allowing the police to do their job even in Freetown in order to have fewer problems with them. As I wrote, the Hells angels were capitalzing upon the amazing place that the community had built but not giving anything back to the community, no tribute or donations no thanks, nothing, just bullying and aggression. So while I am surprised to see this video with so many police, I am also not surprised that the community got tired of this energy in Freetown and decided to simply let the existing police force of copenhagen in rather than create their own police force. I'm sure it was both a difficult and easy decision.
Being a 30 year old man who has lived I. The same town for 25 years I have to say thank you. This is my escape to the world. I’m unable to travel but my heart is always with you where ever you go. Thank you.
Why are you unable to travel?
@@AmadeuShinChan because money.
Seriously though, why can't you travel? Did you murder your whole family at age 5?!
We're with you bro 👍
am 26, and the furthest i got was england and only once years ago.
but every few months i spend a couple hundred bucks to visit the near by prague for a bit. maybe you can find something similar -the different language, attitude and currency (and obviously: location) really helps giving your brain a reset.
I was fortunate enough to live in Copenhagen from 96-2002. For some of that time I was working in Freetown Christiana. I've got especially fond memories of the warm sunny summer months, finishing work in the late afternoon & cooling off with a naked swim in the salt water canal, before hopping on my bicycle to meet friends to chill & smoke a joint or two.
What happened bro... Why did your fortunate disappear?
It's interesting to hear that over the years it became more and more organized and bureaucratic. To me it shows if civilization starts fresh we always come back to a similar structure in society. The more individuals you put together, the more rules/structure is needed to keep things going well.
have you ever thought about that just maybe that happened because of aggression and influence from the danish state?
I think organization and hiearchy is inevitable when poeple try to cohabitate. Wether the state influences this community or not, that's just how humans interact in a group.
Reminds me the movie The Beach
To me it seems to form naturally.
Or makes sense.
Aye I have to agree with law and order organizing with the community and not by the presence of another state.
A very good example in this video was the question of hard drugs. People came together and agreed that hard drugs aren't good, so now they de facto enforce a law banning hard drugs.
There is/was a community near Athens similar to this when I travelled there in 2016. Those who lived inside had fortified all the entrance points and were successfully denying the entrance of the Greek police force at that time, despite their best efforts.
Yes! Exarcheia is the name! It translates to "outside of law" and it's in Athens not near. Although nowadays exracheia is not safe, it's been invaded by cops so many times... my sister was chilling at a falafel shop in the area three years ago and she got tear gassed by police. It's not a free anarchist area anymore. Landlords have turned all the houses into airbnbs and the city is building a metro station there, as a way to make it more accessible and fend off immigrants and anarchists.
Yup
Yes Theory: "Its anarchy, no laws"
Yes Theory: "There is a big police presence, lots of rules and arrests every day"
"It's the last free city in Europe"
"You can't film in some places!"
Yeah real freedom right there..
@@erikstorm8935 its freedom for those *inside* Christiania, the no-filming rule is there to protect the people from police raids outside of their control - if they had it their way there’d be no reason for that rule to be there
@@baconwizard No filming "Rule" once enforced as in the video is another word for No filming "Law" hence there are laws and not so Free.
@@budwiser5798 but a law suggests a centralised power enforces it, yet in this semi-anarchic community everyone has equal power to enforce the little rules there are. For examples, if i were to set up a game with my friends and put in some house rules, these are not laws - no one person enforces them and there’s no coded punishment or legal proceedings if someone doesn’t listen.
@@baconwizard So your calling this community nothing but a Game!?!?
13:52 that’s awesome! Never would I have expected to see a Balinese door🚪 in this video. As a Balinese myself, it’s pretty cool to see part of our culture on the other side of the world being appreciated. 🙏🏻
apa kabar?
Mostly more cultural appropriation.🤢
They actually have a nice Tibetan community in CHristiania as well
brother i promise you, its every 15 year old white girl's dream to go be taken to bali ;)
@@njfdeuS Have been to Bali and other major tourist site in Indonesia. As a native, I don't find those place attractive at all. It's polluted with garbage, and you almost had nothing todo there except taking pictures. The hotels are quite rad tho 😂.
Tip: If the tourist site is famous don't go there, Indonesia has many underrated places that are rarely known to foreigners.
It's so incredible to be invited to a persons home, community and life style like this. It is really mind blowing. Thank you for creating this content and sharing it with all of us!
So excited with all the progress you guys have made through these years. I’ve been following for a while and you guys have never ceased to make me laugh while also spreading love and kindness. One Love ✌🏻.
Thank you for saying that!! 🙏 really appreciate it. We’ve been working super hard to continue trying to evolve our style and let our stories grow up alongside us. It can get scary to take risks even in the concept of this video but we’re constantly creatively seeking discomfort and hoping to continue bringing the best stories we possibly can out here on UA-cam. Your support keeps our dreams alive. Thank you. 🙏
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@@YesTheory No, thank you. You guys never cease to inspire me to seek discomfort! Y’all are changing the world! Keep doing everything, thank you so much. #SeekDiscomfort
I love that you get support no matter where you go! I wish you all nothing but success because your documentations of cultures is much needed
because they're acting ! they're bringing people and make scenes
Anarchy by definition does not mean "no rules" - it only means "no ruler" - big difference! ☝️
As a political philosophy, anarchism is the opposition to unjust hierarchies.
There is always a ruler.
@@rovhalt6650 read Kropotkin lol
@@iamothemakhnovist20 Read human psychology.
No, it means ANTI rulers. Not "no" rulers. Educate yourself before trying to educate others
Been there. A chilled small community next to a big lake in the center of Copenhagen with musical, food, drinks and drugs. Nothing too wild or crazy...most people are just enjoying the view and the vibes and smoking up.
I was slightly confused by the representation of Anarchy in this video. They assosiated Anarchy with no Laws, which to my understanding is wrong. From my understanding Anarchy means no Authority with increased power to enforce the rules. An Anarchy can and will have rules but the people itself ensure that everyone behaves and their is no central goverment, police and so on that has more power than others in order to enforce the rules.
I think the main point was more on the "no laws" aspect, I'm sure they have rules in place based on their own morals, which follows the decentralized principles of anarchy. Rules and laws are different because laws stem from authority, where rules are guidelines to live by.
Edit: spelling error.
I chucked when the old man said they've bought some of the land. That's not very anarchist of you. In a true anarchist society you'd make the rules only after murdering all your opponents.
@@equinox2584 I mean it is an interesting concept, but how would exile from the community look like? Like would they ask every person whether someone should be exiled or not every time someone goes against the rules? Would exile as a Form of punishment be used for both people who throw away trash on the ground and those that murder someone?
@@equinox2584 well, they said they call the police if you sell/ use harddrugs; so it's not entirely an anarchist society.
Anarchism fails when sindicates became equally corrupt as governments.
lawless doesnt mean without morals. their "rules" are all based on keeping harmony with eachother and protection and less about a capitalistic idea of a proper working class. i dont think living like this would be something for me, but i do see a lot of great things i wish we had more in general in the world.
Very true , the police we have in america are closer to nazis. We need an overhaul , while the majority of people need some kind of law enforcement , i would be fine without it
The problem comes when you have people committing immoral acts against others. Then what?
@@tristondaniels599 the community removes them
@@pcgamer0106 so mob rule then?
@@tristondaniels599 No, community rule. In a mob no one knows each other, in a community people know each other, very different dynamic.
And they wouldn't be removed by force, because who has the right to do that? They would be removed by social pressure, like people staring them in the street, shop owner not welcoming them or charging more to them, banks refusing to safeguard their money, etc.
The knowledge that I still can’t forget from my visits is that when someone leaves a home you have to ask the neighbors to live there. I was a kid that grew up in Copenhagen and have always skated the park on rainy days when I couldn’t be outside.
I went to Christiania a year ago. That place absolutely opened my eyes. It was just so beautiful and creative. I was mesmerized by the cute garden decoarations, all these colorful pots, even painted shoes or bicycles were used there as deco. My other friends were there just for the thrill of it but I have found that place oddly beatiful. I agree, it's not for everyone and I would not advice anyone to just wander around alone, but I am just so grateful to you guys to break once again the stereotypical thinking. This place is so much more than just "a place to get drugs" or something.
I'm from Denmark, and at first i was a bit sceptic about this video, when i heard, that you were talking about christiania. I've been there a dusin of times, and i find it more intimidating than welcoming. I do also feel like it is quite clickbait, that you are calling it a city with no laws. First of all, it isn't a city, christiania is basically in the heart of Copenhagen. Second of all, they have the same laws as anyone else, they just choose to completely ignore it, it's like anywhere else, people just have easier access to weed, and they have to build their own houses. It also isn't as "open" as you portray, you actually have to go through a rather long process to live there. In my eyes, Chistiania is a place you visit a few times a year, to go for a walk, but living there seems miserable, not only, are there constant cops, but also angry people. Anyway, amazing video as always, but i feel like you should've interviwed someone who dislikes Christiania, so you could've seen it from a different point of view.
I'm from the U.S. and that's honestly how Christiania came off to me when I watched this video. It looked just like a hippy tourist trap part of the city where people sell weed and pretend like they aren't a part of Denmark but really know that they all are when it comes down to it.
@@jessemueller9860 exactly, the people they interviewed seemed incredibly "fake". The gangs who sell weed there, actually pay to do so, even though there is a "no gang tags" policy. It's all a facade for a huge cannabis business.
Its a left over relic of the loser anti-establishment hippies of the 60s, the weak back then and now social democrat Danish government does not know how to intervene, this is just a more succesful " Chaz/Chad" zone like Seattle tried to have, anarchy never works its simply disgusting and its increase and popularity is rising at an alarming rate, should make an example out of these guys and send the riot division there and clear it out, these little breakway states are just encouraging other loser type ANTIFA mofos to do the same everywhere else in the world like Spain, UK and Belgium and obviously US and Canada.
@@jessemueller9860 I got that same vibe. We have a town like that in Australia called Ninbin, unfortunately it’s just full of people with substance abuse issues, it’s really sad.
@Mike ??
In '97 I met the most beautiful Swedish girl while living in Maui. I followed her to Sweden where we got married and had a beautiful daughter. My wife introduced me to Christiania and we made frequent trips taking the "Flying boat" from Malmö to Copenhagen/Christiania just to stock up on weed and hash. My last trip was in 2013, shortly before my daughter and I moved back to Oregon. RIP ❤ love always and forever to our beautiful and beloved wife/mother Carola (Lola) Thank you Christiania community!
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Sounds like a beautiful story. All the tears and pain you went through after losing her just show how much value your wife gave to you, your daughter and all the other people. So there is beauty in the pain. RIP Lola!
Random 😳 but ok
Absolutely disgusting. Drug use should be illegal. Christiania is a pretty fucked up place. Really
@@antonjensen1088 Intitled to your opinion bud. They only condone cannabis use in Christiania. Real disgusting huh...? I'm sure you don't drink alcohol do you?? One of the most disgusting drugs there is.
Learnt about this place after falling in love with Lukas Graham’s music, The front man (Lukas) grew up within and has sang about some of his experiences. Quality stuff
It’s crazy how a place with no laws, has so many strict rules
It does have laws, idk why the video insists in saying that Christiania doesn't. It's an anarchist community because the rules are not decided by a government, but by the people.
You guys are the best content creators on youtube!! Keep spreading that positivity!!! Gratitude!
Thank you!!! 🙏🙏🙏
I've been to Christiania on several occasions and enjoy drinking beer in the area when visiting. With that said, I recently saw a documentary called "Christianias børn: Skyggesiden af eventyret" which showcases how the area became a boundless playground for the adults but perhaps not for the children who were left to themselves while their parents engaged in free sex and drugs. Well worth a look.
I wouldn´t be suprised with that! That´s taking absolute freedom to the absolute limit!
Those poor kids. I will never understand how someone so selfish can bring a kid into this cruel world and not care for them
Was wondering if you could hang anyone you want 🤔
"Beer he said"
Sounds like the new type of zoo, with free entrance. Not my thing. Nothing I want to see. I pity the children.
I’ve been there myself and I didn’t really know this side of the story, i only saw en especially smelled the weed and saw a lot of other tourists. Thanks for telling the the story the right way! Now i know why it is looking the way it does and I appreciate it more! Great video as always :)
I personally think the whole idea of christiana has become a sellout. These days Its all about selling stuff to Tourists. Wether it be weed, Food, Drinks, of jewlery. Christiania is nothing more than a Tourist attraction. It Might have Started as a genuine Community, but not much is left of it. i am kinda dissapointed of the portrayal in this video. They really tried to make it a big thing, when in reality they have become victims of kapitalism and are trying to monetize off of everything they can. And i am Not blaming them. But christiania is just Not what they are making it out to be
Same! I was there just two months ago and I still learned a ton from this, wish I could’ve watched it before I went
I’ve been to Christiana years ago. It’s a really nice place actually, very chilled, people are quite nice in general and it’s basically just a large squat where people live freely and do what they want without harming one another. Really it’s quite harmless. There have been drug issues with people who come from OUTSIDE of Christiana, but the actual inhabitants are cool.
I mean it's no wonder they have this problem, people want to use drugs and as long as it's not allowed where they live they're gonna look for a place where they don't have legal repercussions for their free choice as adults.
@@jana731 It's actually harder to take hard drugs in Christiana than outside because the community doesn't allow it and they police themselves .
The only druggies who are attracted there are stoners.
@@FreshGreenMoss yeah I mean it's also the drug most people want to consume that is still illegal in many parts of world.
They probably also allow psychedelic substances.
And we see how well legalizing marijuana is working out in California; San Francisco is completely Christiania, and it's dirty, unhygienic, and crime ridden. Broken windows, filth, chaos. It's not a really ideal way to live. How to force people to be honest, kind, decent, responsible? There's gotta be consequences for actions.
@@MsLinda165 wtf are you talking about?
As a dane it makes me so happy to see you guys in Christinia! I love it there it just always feels like home - funy enough I've never in my lifetime seen police in there though other than on video. Also so disappointed that I missed you guys, love your content!
I don't actually understand: do those people use money ? do they work ? If there are rules why is it called an anarchist city ?
In my eyes, since there are rules and a governing staff, it's just another democracy but just with different rules.
@@xenotypos id assume its weed money that runs the whole thing , they probably sell outside the city too and its a whole big ring going on. i just dont see the whole thing working out without some type of funding or a higher organization having control over it all.
@@Illestx3 the weed thing is not part of christiania, and is a thing they also want to be gone, ofcause they work and use Danish currency, they just believe in a free lifestyle.
From a dane.
@@mikkelbuhl4416 Cannabis economy have always been a vital part of the ekvation. Scandinavians smoke a lot, in the 80's literally all cannabis in Norway and Sweden came via Chris. But now at least 50% of the pusherstreet vendors are gang-affiliated, and they push hardest (and have no problem with going to prison). But this is due to the strict laws. "Normal" people are doing normal things like running restaurants and making clothes, food, beer, art (etc) that they also sell. Or work outside the community. Because of tourism most people can make good money if they want, I recommend everyone to visit, like they said the vibes are great!
I visited a concert in Christiania, somewhere in 2013/2014.
I have an eye disease that causes me to slowly lose my vision, and I'm planning on backpacking through Europe next year. Partly because I wanna see the world in case I fully lose my sight, but the main reason is because I found your channel and your videos have inspired me to seek discomfort! It's funny because I was planning out my route last week, and Christiania is on my list of places to visit. As I was researching the community, I thought to myself, "Wow, I'm surprised that yes theory hasn't gone here yet just to check it out". Guess I can predict the future ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ .
But in all sincerity, this was really cool to see! Thank you Yes Theory for all the amazing videos, and for being an inspiration to myself and others
What's the disease called?
@@LordCoeCoe mangekyou sharingan
@@ahmmdazam yea my last name is actually Uchiha
@@LordCoeCoe it’s called retinitis pigmentosa
@PoshOut not much haha, I have pretty narrow tunnel vision
What I love about this is that everybody they interviewed said they want to stay there for the rest of their lives. That really shows that it really is just a very nice place to live at
Or they are just druggies who want to stay where there can openly do drugs.
I went visiting Christiana on a class trip once. Practically everyone there was pretty much stoned/drunk/high as fuck (during daytime), and most places just stunk. I really can't say that I would ever want to live there.
You do know that murders take place there from time to time?
Gang warfare, baby! Gang warfare!
I've been there a zillion times 'cause the tourists always wants to go there.
I don't like it there.
@@TS-ib9ll im from denmark and was there on a class trip too and what i experienced is so different from what you Said
To be fair many of the original inhabitants have become increasingly annoyed because of how much Christiania has changed since the 70s. The big problem is that the drug selling scene was overtaken by violent gangs/biker clubs which meant more sketchy people, more people/tourists in general, more violence, a more drug focused culture and more police.
Also as is mentioned in the video, most people associate Christiania with Pusherstreet and Cannabis and therefore the 'freetown', cultural and ideological aspects takes a backseat which might be a bit sad to watch if you truly believed in the original vision of the place.
Lastly to the more idealistic and ideologically minded people the fact that Christiania has been slowly legitimized and become more and more under control of the state, is like watching their original project slowly die. Even though the state sold the land for a VERY good price to the inhabitants, that came with certain requirements which might've been a hard pill to swallow.
Beautiful memories, I visited Christiania in 1991. I loved the vibe, the people and the art that held this place together. We had to go back twice the week we were there, we took photos, enjoyed food and the free spirit this place represented.
So in a nutshell, Christina isn’t a lawless state, it is still completely governed by the city with multiple police patrols everyday, the energy and resources are provided by the city, basically it’s just the hippy area of town 😅
Exactly. Nothing lawless about this town.
I wonder if they are forced to pay property taxes on the houses?
Nobody asked the police to be there, they are imposing their Will. It’s on them to foot the bill.
That is kinda how I see it Similar to a part of Portland Oregon
Yes, its true. I've been there a few times. They are a community, and and request no filming, hard drugs and ask for respect. Phones will be smashed at the least if you are caught filming. Please be respectful if you go there and follow the rules. Its a great vibe, sometimes free summer concerts, people shouldn't spoil it, its a great place.
Christiania***
Yes Theory: "There is no law here"
also Yes Theory: "Filming is highly forbidden here"
Actually, there are a lot of rules here, which may also apply the rest of Denmark, Europe and even the world.
laws and rules are not the same.
@@fatfurie That's correct. Laws are rules but not all rules are laws. In case if christiania, at least international law applies (apart from Danish and EU law, which in fact are not invalid only because the community says so). Additionaly, considering the self-governed character of the community, there are signs everywhere stating the rules to be followed and if someone - inhabitant or visitor - violates them, they will be punished. law!
Also police makes arrests daily
10:40 they actually admit that... but for clickbait purposes, went with the idea of anarchy / no rules
@@fatfurie It's laws, if i do "illegal" stuff there according to the danish law i would get sentenced for it
As a Copenhagener it's honestly so surreal to see Yes Theory being in the city you live in... Really nice video!
I love how that old man, looks for the good in humanity. I try to do the same, even when there is evil all around.
You can take pics and film inside, it’s owner around 1 street that they really don’t allow (Pusher Street). The rest of the area you’ll usually find tourists taking photos all over as there are some scenic and quirky places there and a nice walk along the riverside.
I was here in February 2022! I found it so interesting and I felt so safe! The art on all the buildings were amazing too! I think the self governing idea works so well for them and they seem to live really happily there.
It's because there's no fear of doing the slightest thing and having a centralised attack squad come for you in the dead of night
@@blazeyfam where are you from? North korea? Russia?
Because of seek discomfort’s channel, I took a chance and I’ve been traveling since the 18th April. Mainly through UK. But I went to Hungary last week. Who would have thought! I’m usually such a scaredy-cat. This trip has been really empowering and I’m glad I took the leap. Thanks @yes theory and @seek discomfort
It's good to travel mainly because of opportunity and the people and experiences you have. I did the same.
Friendship and family/community , having a home , matter more though in the long run ..... remember that.....But I don't wish to turn people away from travel, it's life changing. Good luck!
hope you had a good time here in our country and enjoyed your trip! :)
@@информациясовсехсторон didn’t get to do a lot in Hungary but I’m enjoying my time in the UK
@@MrandMrsQuest where abouts have you gone in the UK?
@@harryeyre1322 Been to Bicester Village, London, Manchester and Buckinghamshire
as a swede i relaly recommend people to visit this place. It is such a happy place, and the architecture and colours are amazing
It's amazing what you learn on UA-cam. I've never even heard of this place before.
Pity it didn't quite work out after a being a good concept.
I would love to live in a place where you can just be yourself , as long as you behave and respect your neighbour.
Would love to see more conversations with the locals, but what a amazing insight to a beautiful place. Great work guys
I love how you guys go above and beyond to show these very interesting places whilst still keeping respectful to the residents, thank you so much
i’m kinda starstruck that you guys are making this video! i’m danish and have been following yes theory for years, so it is really exciting seeing you make a video about a city from my country! Keep up the good work, would have wished that i would have ran in to you! would totally have been unrealistic, as a fan, when I have been watching you visiting countries all over the world.
Thomas -Beautiful. My brother took me to Christiania in the 70s. We would have a sauna and then the freezing tub of water - up to three cycles. We would eat at the various restaurants in the village. I went there many times and it is great to see this story about one of my favourite places. Thank you for a balanced and beautiful story.
I grew up close to New Harmony, Indiana in the US. Something like this was attempted long ago in New Harmony, but the problem was it attracted freeloaders that didn’t want to do their part. You can tell Ole has some frustrations with the same thing. I think at minimum some type of bureaucracy is innate in humans. Super interesting to see the dynamics of a community that is so unique.
Broken people aren't easily repaired.
How do we define bureaucracy?
I agree that it’s necessary to some extent. I think what’s more important is a democratic (participatory) approach to organising communities where people have a direct say in and collectively agree upon how things run, what is produced and what the rules are etc
The reason that little community is still thriving is the no hard drugs and no gun rules hands-down.
And yeah they for sure have a respect your elders and those who came before you vibe for sure. Otherwise the guides house would have been ransacked and squatted in.
It must be a rural area bcuz you cant do anything in America
Yeah you can see Ole’s frustrations, but Christiania is lucky that it was actually very intelligent and resourceful people who created and grew it. Like Ole. He’s a true Christianite.
These ways to get in and to show these cities are top notch. Thank you much for showing this even if you can't record here!
Just wanna make two thing completely clear. The town is in no way lawless, it has to obey the same laws as the rest of the country. Cameras are forbidden because drug dealers frequently operate inside, they will beat you up if they see you with a camera.
"drug dealers frequently operate inside, they will beat you up if they see you with a camera." and people think this place is so cool and safe and free...
@@waleeeedc I'm confused about that mentality too. Just a glorified skid row
They will not beat you up. They will just ask you not to film lol
@@waleeeedc They would not beat you up unless you gave them a good ass reason to.
They will ask you not to film because they have to remain anonymous.
Plus, Pusher Street is the main place you can't film. Most other parts of the town (where there's just people living) dont care about filming.
no they won't beat you up, no way. they are peaceful people and they will just warn you, sometimes might be aggresively (speaking from personal experience). but apart from the weed trade part of the town you can take pictures and people might not care that much or bother to tell you not to. but they will not beat you up unless you ask for it.
That is so great. My favorite filmmaker is named Lars von Trier, he lives in Copenhagen. He is an independent filmmaker who owns a film studio where he lives. He has Parkinsons now. It makes me sad. I don't want to get all sentimental but he really has changed my life. It's crazy how someone who I will never meet has the ability to do that to someone. Your videos make me think and they make me feel, they make me cry, they make me happy. Thank you for that. Love from Arizona.
"Some of the first documentation inside"
If one forgets the hundreds of thousands of IG tags, the many documentaries already made in the decades past, the hundreds of articles in travel and lifestyle magazines and the widespread knowledge of this place in basically all of, at least Europe, then yes, this statement is very true.
Are they watchable on youtube or like more private sites?
I googled it and found a boatload of information. Never mind xD
I didn't know it existed.. I live in Europe..
@@Monkeybomb0There's a lot people don't know. I bet you didn't even know Girona or Wigan existed.
Loved visiting this place a few years ago. The "no taking photos" is definitely a real thing. Also fun fact the singer from the band Lukas Graham is from here
As someone who lives in Christiania it was very surprising to see this video pop op on my recommended but it was an enjoyable experience to watch, especially seeing everything from an outside perspektiv
Why do you guys have a no hard drugs law that seems very contradictory to the point of being free and lawless I’m sure there are plenty of recreational users who don’t deserve to be kicked out like the guy in the video said 😭
Do you like to live there, how long have you lived there. I am American.
@@9inetap Tbh, anarchism isn't to be without laws - its to be without top-down, coercive authority. A common misconception. And as for why hard drugs are banned... I suspect its due to their genuinely, deeply harmful effects. Mind you: I personally would advocate for helping such individuals break the habit, assuming they want to be helped, and only kicking them out as a last resort when all else has failed. But then again, I don't live in Christiania - so I can hardly judge them, while not knowing the conditions under which that choice was made.
How much do u pay for rent
@@pamelapamper You don’t pay to live I christiania actually! There is a limit of housing - you can’t build any new ones. When a house becomes free, the community decides on who gets to live there next with several interviews and such. You don’t pay any money but you have to put many hours of work into the house and the community - from what I know, some details may be wrong:)
0:08 "no laws"
0:38 "filming inside is highly forbidden"
#logic
Thanks for shining a light on my favorite part of my home country! I didn't actually know that it was such a know thing out in the big world, to me it's become normal, because I've been exposed to it for my entire life! And crazy that you managed to record so much there! Thank you for respecting Christania and making a video that isn't only about Pusher Street, it means a lot! We welcome you back anytime! x
You favorite part of the country is a giant toilet?
As a Dane who frequently visits Christiania, this was a very pleasant and down to earth documentary, Thanks to the team.
I’ve been there countless times, and met amazing people, what I find fascinating is looking how people are smoking and using drugs and moms are exercising with their children in strolls and pass by them like nothing… pretty cool environment
The main reason why drugs are dangerous is because they are illegal. Remove the legality of it and it's just like any other substances. People are not scared of those who consume nicotine, caffeine or alcohol, because they understand those drugs. The illegal ones are hidden in mystery to those who aren't users and people are scared of what they don't understand.
@@himarei lol no. Illegal drugs have horrible side effects. They make the user high, hallucinate and have psychotic episodes. Then they get addicted and can't do anything during their withdrawal period. They can no longer hold jobs or function in society. THAT'S why countries ban them.
@@himarei yes and no. Weed can be very harmful for kids, so I really wouldn't want my child to passively smoke all day
@@CamerHD But so is nicotine and alcohol, it goes both ways and tbh you can argue that weed is safer
I wish I could live here. This looks like heaven on earth. Minus the cops raiding for next to no reason
Well they have their bureocracy and long one, so... What is heaven exactly?
Poolice need to make money too selling weed out of uniform 🤔
Very cool to see this in my feed! I just returned from Copenhagen and visited Christiania probably close to this filming. Was a very interesting place to visit and met some really great people there! Would highly recommend to others to check it out if you're in the area.
Your video help my daughter survived her depression and encourage her to fight her depression. Say yes more in life
My bike route from my home to the inner city goes through Christiana. During the pandemic it was such a calm place. Nowadays it filled with tourists.
It can't be lawless if there's a law that you can't videotape in public space
They literally saved my life in Denmark, I was up in there almost every other day. Respect.
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can i ask how they saved your life? i really wanna know
I love that you guys still have the hope that eventually we will be smart enough to trust ourselves amongst ourselves. I know we can do it if we stick together and love one another. Thank you so much for spreading your messages, you are inspiring!!
YES, FREE ! Love&Light
I was alone in Copenhagen 1 month ago and I wanted to go so much there but I was so afraid of the situation. I am so grateful that you made that video. ❤️ come to Greece guys to finally meet you.
It’s not dangerous at all there only if you do things that people say you shouldn’t like filming in pusher streets
I loved this. wow!!!! what a fabulous place to live. How special to be able to grow up in such a gentle community where everyone knows everyone and the homes are as you make them. If I were younger I would love to live there.
I was here in 2019 with a local friend who brought me around. Drug dealers were plenty openly selling their products but nobody bothers us. We mingled around freely and left before dark. Obviously there are certain "rules and laws" imposed within the perimeters of Cristiana. We played safe and did took some footages and photos discreetly.
It's just a hideout for lazy addicts who can't function in normal society. This concept will never work because of freeloaders.
I stumped across Christiania whilst I was visiting Denmark, I couldn't believe I didn't know it existed. Loved the entire vibe and community there and chilled with some new people too. I will have fond memories of sitting in the sun, having a beer and a smoke whilst listening the bands playing. I would love to go back and visit ago✌
I don’t even know how you guys find these places, but I love the content!
I's quite popular among young people in Europe :)
This place is very well known in Denmark and Copenhagen.
You only comment to get views...You don't ACTUALLY care. It's all for you...
this place is really popular
Tomas is from Sweden, right next door to Denmark and Christiania.
Common misconception. Anarchism doesn't mean lawless. It just means it lacks a law giver, the laws are decided in common by everyone in the community who is interested.
If it hadn’t been for this truly amazing place, I would have lost my mind as an expat, far away from home, friends and family. In christiania I found a place that felt like home ❤️ I will forever be grateful to all these beautiful people who founded this gem 🙏
Bless up 🙏
you guys have to go to Tristan Da Cunha, it’s the worlds most remote town, the town is on a volcanic island in the middle of the Atlantic and is 1500 miles from the nearest island. it also takes like 6 days by boat to get there.
Thank you for illuminating everyone about beautiful Denmark! We're often forgotten, or thought to be 'rotten', but it is actually a lovely place.
By far my favourite area of Copenhagen
GHANA to the whole world! I think that had to be my favourite part of this whole video, not only because I'm a Ghanaian but the fact that it meant the world is such a vast yet small place of people who just want to belong and live happily. If his name is "Akutu" - It means ORANGE. Seeing all those artefacts makes it look like the a whole Ghanaian shrine in the last place you'd think to find it.
There is actually a lot of Ghaninas in Denmark, i think most african immigrants are from there. Probably because of the historic trade posts denmark had there long time ago.
I was actually going through the comments to see if a Ghanaian had commented yet 😂😂😂
@@MsYebboah reppin 😆
what a wild bond this community has. Absolutely love it
This community only survives becasue its atourist spot. The people ther do art and sell it to tourist. and of course although drugs make money. But in reality such a community decides who will be part. People who dont fit the picture are not welcome ther. Like violent, dirty, or trouble makers in general.
But still they take all the comfort of the outer world. They just refuced pay for property and taxes which come with it. Thats the only differnce to other recidential areas. And i dont think its good that people refuse to do their part for the generell public but take the benefits of infrasturcture, safety, etc. . Its the most egotistical a humen can get.
love these anarchists, if you want to plant a tree, you gotta go through our christiania bureaucratic/democratic system first! 😂😂😂
So.....it's basically like Portland, but not as crazy. Seems like an amazing place with very respectful people. I'd love to see more of those community values in modern society.
It’s still crazy because you can’t film
Hehe its not crazy it's because it's illegal that's why its not allowed to film due to the fact people can go to prison for years because of this🤘
@@warstoneeud1784 what
@@sylkjr1287 if they happen to film you selling weed, the police might see it and use it as evidence to arrest you.
Meaning Christiana is in fact under Danish laws.
Marijuana/Cannabis being banned and illegal in a 1st world country that regularly sells alcohol everywhere is just insane to me. Absolutely dumb.
Woaaahhh the home his father built is amazing man wow, much respect, sure his son is very proud
"It's very easy to start a war but it's very hard to stop it again"
So true, so sad.
Christiania looks like a beautiful place with beautiful people ❤
i was there in 2000 , the first street was full of stands , got amazing flowers and chocolate, also meet a couple of residents with crazy houses , just like the one u guys went, its an awsome place
That place is so beautiful. The spirit of it is Captivating
Wow this place is amazing thank you for letting him do this and please protect the man who took us on the tour .... I love this place these ppl are wonderful minded
Amazing! Best video I've seen from you all in so long! I adore Copenhagen and Christiana, I have been visiting since I was very young! So pleased it was able to be documented fairly and accurately and the Danish people were given your platform to speak! They have a beautiful disposition!
Love the way how you tell the story in a way that is true to the people. There is no agenda, but only the people who come together behind the mission, creating something to live better and meaningful life’s, also seeking discomfort with their way of life👍🏼
This video is no way depicting the reality. They're making it so dramatic just to he interesting.
I really love your videos, guys, because you really get to know the local people and that's what I'm loving for when watching a video from abroad
Great video but New Title: The last city in Europe with No Laws except for filming in public
i’ve been there twice since i’m studying an hour away from copenhagen and i’ve had some really nice afternoons at Christiania with their little street shops, one festival-ish with some artists on stage, people all over the world, dancing with couple beers. You see people with children and strollers around haha it’s really not that bad. :) you guys’ video is pretty much accurate!
Early gang!!! I love all of your content and wish I could travel so much. What suggestions do you have to make traveling a job or something you do a lot
The joy of traveling party comes from not having to work, why not travel in your free time? You don't have to fly around the world, sometimes taking the bus, bike or whatever over the weekend to somewhere new will do just fine.
@@tobene thanks! I will give that a try