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Becky H's avatar

Watching the Solstice in the Park preparation over on Insta definitely had me wishing I could attend so I'm very grateful for this beautiful recap. Thanks, Casper 🧡

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Casper ter Kuile's avatar

I'm so glad it resonated with you, too!! :))

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Lisa Wallace's avatar

"But when the unit of belonging is bigger than a partnership, or a family, or a team—conversation becomes too complex a means for communion. When the “we” is as big as a community, a country, or even a cosmos...

We need ritual."

So many people say this years #50501 (and other) protests have been gratifying, reassuring, and hope-bringing. I've been in them since February, and now you've offered the deep, underlying reasons the protests are so meaningful. Thank you, Casper!

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Kris Farren Moss's avatar

This is beyond beautiful-- every aspect of it! Bravo to you for this incredible creation. (I'll also be curious to learn about the afterlives of those gorgeous papier mache puppets!)

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Casper ter Kuile's avatar

Most of the butterflies went home with kiddos but we’re keeping the bigger ones in the hope that they’ll last until next year… :)

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Michael Sperger's avatar

Seems like we’d better do a Solstice in the Park in Jubilee Station next summer! And maybe in West Philly, too… this event is Clark Park coded, for those who know 😊

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Casper ter Kuile's avatar

Taking the words from my mouth :)) I love it!!

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