From march to karaoke: How to celebrate March 8 with friends
International Women's Day thought for the sake of fighting for rights and against oppression, but in modern Russia March 8 continues to be associated with "spring and tenderness", bouquets of tulips and boxes of chocolates. We advise on March 8 not to forget about the origins of the holiday - and to devote a long weekend, if not to the struggle for rights, then at least the spirit of sisterhood, love of self and girlfriends. We have collected a few ideas for events with friends March 8 - choose any.
alexander savina
Organize a reading group or movie night
We are confident that book clubs and reading groups have a future: what could be better than leaving school ideas about literature “what the author said” and why the curtains in the room of the protagonist are of that color, but just enjoy the discussion of an interesting book in companies of congenial people? The same goes for movies: it is always interesting to know what friends and girlfriends think about the movie they like. In honor of March 8, you can arrange a theme evening and discuss the work of women who are nice to you. In the end, nothing prevents vainly watch the whole season of your favorite series - and that is what we need long weekends.
Go to feminist events
Perhaps the surest way to feel the spirit of International Women's Day is to go to a rally or march in defense of women's rights. Fortunately, this year there are many options for every taste: here, for example, there are meetings, festivals, concerts, lectures and other events organized by feminist activists, which will be held on March 8 and in the next few days. The choice is huge: from the charity event "Not to blame" in support of women who have experienced domestic violence in different cities of Russia and Belarus, and the Moscow rally-procession "March 8 - Let's mark it right!" in Kazan.
Arrange swap
Swaps are special events at which all participants exchange things they don’t need, which may be useful to someone else. Solid advantages: on the one hand, this is an opportunity to at least a little more conscious approach to what you buy and store (hello, Marie Kondo!), On the other - an excuse to meet with friends again. Most often you can hear about events for the exchange of clothes, but recently the swap culture is growing: there are, for example, book swaps and plant swaps, and in general everything that comes to mind can be changed. You can search for a big meeting in your city, or you can just gather friends at home.
Go to the bath or spa
The certificate to the spa is one of the traditional gifts for March 8, but it doesn’t become less enjoyable, especially if you and your friends decide to donate it to yourself. In addition, it is not necessarily about expensive and not all the necessary procedures - but to spend time in the steam room, on a massage or from the heart to swim in the pool will surely appeal to many. The main thing to remember is that the bath should be approached with caution if you have heart or vascular disease - and jumping into the last March snowdrifts or the ice pool right after the steam room is dangerous. Consciously, it is worthwhile to approach a seemingly harmless massage - this procedure also has contraindications, and you should only trust yourself in salons with a license for medical massage.
Support women's organization
When, as not March 8, to think about other women. For example, the Foundation "Taking this opportunity" proposes to organize a fundraising for the holiday in support of one of the six organizations that help women in crisis situations - you can arrange your own charity event with friends. And you can simply support your favorite organization dealing with women's rights, such as the "Sisters" or "Violence.net" center. No matter how you decide to hold March 8, charity is a good addition to any event.
Play laser tag
Laser tag, or quasar, is a paintball-like game, but without the aggressive masculinity characteristic of the last raid. Here, too, you need to run and "shoot" at your opponents, only you need to do it with a laser beam - which means no real pain, injuries and bruises (unless of course you accidentally fall, but no one is immune from this). If you want a little more movement and activity on a long weekend, this is definitely your option.
Go to the master class
Historically, traditionally “female” occupations were taken down to as something frivolous and unimportant. Fortunately, the times are changing: today, nothing prevents you from enjoying even meditative ceramics, even embroidery, or painting on canvas. If you want to spend the evening more calmly, sign up with your friends for a master class. Or even organize it yourself: nothing prevents you from gathering together, finding an interesting recipe and preparing, for example, a huge cake or pizza. Of course, with the support of a couple of glasses of wine.
Arrange a gender-party
What could be better than to celebrate the holiday of "spring, love and tenderness" with the struggle against obsolete gender norms and stereotypes? Arrange a thematic genderfak-party: in the company of feminist friends and girlfriends, dress up and make up as you please. There are no restrictions: the only rule is to remember that the ideas about the typically "female" and "male" are outdated. In addition to food and drinks as entertainment, you can watch the show "RuPaul's Drag Race" - just started the new season.
Go to karaoke
Entertainment, which is equally loved, it seems, everyone - regardless of age, geography and familiar social circle. Indeed, there is little that gives such a feeling of unity, as the joint singing of "Hit me baby one more time" or Valery Meladze’s early repertoire. This is probably the most fun and win-win option for a party with friends. And even to go to the club is not necessary - just turn on the karaoke version of your favorite hit on YouTube and sing in chorus.
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