Paris, April 18 (Renwan) From April 23, Parisian astrophiles returned to le bois de Vincennes for "gatherings exclusive to them". According to the relevant associations, there are about 88,000 celestialists in Paris.
According to Le Parisien, on April 16, Parisians came to a small clearing in the Le bois de Vincennes to enjoy the "caresses" of the grass, air and sun on their skin. For nearly six years, every year from mid-April to mid-October, the Forest of Vincent has left a more remote clearing for parisians among the bushes. But if the aspirants go beyond the open space, they face fines for their exposure.
In this "exclusive clearing," astrophiles can take off their clothes, walk freely, and have picnics with their friends. Bianca, who claims to be nearly 80 years old, wears only a hairband and meets friends here.
On the first afternoon of the "Celestial Season", within a range of 7500 square meters, only about 30 people gathered. On sunny days, about 800 people participate; during weekends, there are about 100 to 200 participants. According to statistics, the vast majority of people participating in the celestial gatherings are men; but in 2016, the Paris City Hall officially launched the astrosism experience program, and there were more women and families.
Manon, 45, analyzed that women are often harassed; in the age of smartphones, naturistism has suffered greatly. There are some perverts that scare off many women. But apparently, Manon wasn't intimidated, and she played with her musician friends until dark. In addition to the Vincennes Forest, Parisian astrologers have other places to go, such as the Piscine Roger le Gall in the 12th arrondissement of Paris and the Piscine Georges Rigal in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. But for astros, the Vincennes Forest is a place of leisure and entertainment that must not be missed. Here, they can enjoy nature, sunshine...
Stéphane, Augustin and Romain, 30-year-olds, said they had come on average once every two weeks since the first year. Now, the "exclusive territory" of the Vincennes Forest astrologers is gradually communalized; about 90% of the participants are men, and this represents the gay and lesbian community.
Manon stressed that, contrary to the public perception, "we are first and foremost lovers of nature, not exhibitionists". "We just want to blend in with the nature we love," "We clean up the garbage here, and we often clean up what the revelers left behind the night before..." For non-radical astrologers, they only hope that the celestial gatherings can gradually develop in an unconcealed environment.
Currently, the 70-year-old ParisIan Association of Astrologers (ANP) wants to apply for a second outdoor venue in Paris. Julien Claudé-Pénégry, the head of the department, said the 7,500-square-meter clearing in the Vincennes Forest was very comfortable but restricted and was a must for many pedestrians crossing Paris.
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