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42-534: There are numerous prehistoric vestiges of human occupation throughout the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova (Idanha "the new"), such as menhirs and tapirs . The Romans had an important influence, namely in the civil parishes of Monsanto , Idanha-a-Velha (Idanha "the old", formerly known as the Roman Civitas Igaeditanorum and the Germanic Egitânia ) and Ladoeiro and in the countryside around

84-401: A goa trance psychedelic party, it has since then evolved into a global celebration of alternative culture . Today, Boom is a festival that gathers people from all around the globe (in 2018, 147 countries were represented) that resonate with the mantra words of the festival such as Oneness, Music, Peace, Arts, Environment, Culture and Love. It is a 100% independent festival. It is renowned as

126-403: A center of olive and almond production and processing. The town of Idanha-a-Nova has a large variety of shops, cafés and restaurants. The largest supermarket in the town is a Intermarché . The Marechal Carmona Dam , a gravity dam , is within the municipality. Near the reservoir of this dam, on its left bank, the camping park of Idanha is found. The municipality of Idanha-a-Nova has hosted

168-510: A leading example of sustainability oriented festival. Boom’s Environmental Paradigm has gained a reputation for its hand-on, fusionist, experimental approach for large scale gatherings. It is based on the following dimensions: art and creativity; water; air; soil; waste as a resource; public health; food and nutrition; engagement and social change; energy, mobility and transport; packaging; procurement and materials. The festival has won several green festival international awards since 2008. Over

210-537: A series of environmentally self-sustainable projects, which include: toilets that don't use chemical products, the treatment of residual waters using biotechnology, utilisation of wind and solar energy , recycling and the free supply of cleaning kits to participants (including pocket ashtrays and rubbish bags). It has been assessed and awarded with the Outstanding Greener Festival Award in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016. In 2011, it won, for

252-572: A time, with the remaining sections of Roman pavements and the Romanesque bridge, built over the Ponsul River . In 1187, a castle was built by Gualdim Pais , a Portuguese crusader , Knight Templar in the service of Afonso Henriques of Portugal . King Sancho I (1185-1211) granted Idanha a foral charter in 1201 in order to encourage the settlement and defence of the land. His successor, King Alfonso II (1211-1223) confirmed this charter in 1219 renaming

294-427: Is a nexus for countless Boomers to enjoy 20 hours of practice each day, including yoga, meditation, sound healing, shamanic rituals, oriental practice, alternative medicine and more. Liminal Village Cultural hub featuring talks, discussion panels, Q&A’s, workshops, and night-time cinema program under the name “Paradigm Films”. NGO Dome NGOs, collectives and individuals: underdogs of social change take to

336-566: Is a reflection of its own participants. As a highly collaborative experience, it resonates with the principle of co-creation, to allow for a maximum of artistic freedom and expression. For this reason, the festival encourages anyone who wishes to contribute to apply via the official website. Boom intervenes in the following dimensions: Art & Creativity; Water; Soil; Air; Waste as a Resource; Procurement & Materials; Public Health; Food & Nutrition; Engagement & Social Change; Mobility & Transport; Energy; Packaging. In 2004, Boom began

378-494: Is also located in the municipality. The Green Valley Food Lab is a rural -based business park in Idanha-a-Nova, which is an evolution of the previous award-winning rural-based incubator . It was designed by the local authorities of Idanha-a-Nova as a Portuguese "Silicon Valley" of the rural world. It has a business area of 800 hectares , which includes the properties of Couto da Várzea, Ribeiro do Freixo and Lombas, as well as

420-556: Is also unknown. It is known, however, that they buried their dead and had the skills to grow crops, farm and make pottery, stone tools and jewelry. Identifying the purpose or use of menhirs remains speculative. Until recently, standing stones were associated with the Beaker people , who inhabited Europe during the European late Neolithic and early Bronze Age —later third millennium BC, c.  2800 –1800 BC. However, recent research into

462-537: Is an open-air art gallery. Open air art and Boom's sustainability ethos form a symbiosis to educate participants in the most aesthetic way. Performances Performances at Boom happen all across the venue. In 2021, the program features immersive interventions, circus, dance and artistic residencies. Bike Village A meeting place, repair and workshop hub for bikers and bicycle enthusiasts. Fine Art Galleries A brand new concept for displaying visual arts across Boomland in 2021. Visionary art itself has been one of

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504-425: Is used, with peul meaning "stake" or "post" and van which is a soft mutation of the word maen which means "stone". In Germany and Scandinavia the word Bauta is used (e.g., de:Bautastein and no:bautastein ) and this occasionally makes its way into English with the term "bauta stone". Almost nothing is known of the social organization or religious beliefs of the people who erected the menhirs. Their language

546-515: The business management school of the Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco . Administratively, the municipality ( concelho ) is divided into 13 civil parishes ( freguesias ): Idanha-a-Nova has a Mediterranean climate ( Köppen : Csa ) with cool to mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. The town is located at roughly 380 m (1,250 ft) altitude. Places at lower elevations (e.g. Ladoeiro, shown below) can get even hotter in

588-467: The 1960s onwards. The massive exodus was due to economic reasons since the area remained cut-off from the rest of the country and neighboring Spain as well as largely underdeveloped throughout most of the 20th century. From the 2000s to the early 2020s, thanks to EU structural and cohesion funds , inland Portugal's settlement policies, the rise of tourism in Portugal and a wave of foreign direct investment ,

630-801: The Agricultural Logistics Center of Ladoeiro . In terms of companies, by 2020, there were 55 companies located in the Green Valley Food Lab (22 blueberry producers, the largest continuous area of organic blueberry production in Europe; 60 hectares of Opuntia ficus-indica production; as well as genetic improvement of animal production ; aromatic herbs ; seeds ; fruits and vegetables businesses). The Food Lab has developed partnerships with national and international entities to bring researchers to Idanha to help develop new ways of producing food in organic production at more competitive prices. In

672-463: The Boomland project: a permanent space for regeneration , inspired in free and independent cultural spaces , and which hosts sustainable events that aim at human transformation . The Boom Festival 20 Years documentary (1997–2017) film sums up its origins, 11 editions of the festival and all the projects which emerged from its evolution over time. This documentary contains rare footage of both Boom and

714-586: The Green Valley, the Collaborative Laboratory (CoLAB) of the Agência Nacional de Inovação (National Innovation Agency) operates Idanha Food Lab, which brings together 14 entities from academia and the business community and is managed by Food4Sustainability. Besides kindergarten and schools with classes from the 1st to the 12th grade, Idanha-a-Nova is home to an institution of higher education ,

756-592: The Most Multidisciplinary, Psychedelic, sustainable Music festivals in the World. Boom Festival is the biggest Event in Europe that every two years Editions are in sync with the full moon . The only exception being Boom 2023 which is also the first ever consecutive edition, taking place during waxing crescent moon and with the theme "Radical Love". Born in 1997 in Herdade do Zambujal, Águas de Moura , Portugal  as

798-661: The age of megaliths in Brittany strongly suggests a far older origin, perhaps back to six to seven thousand years ago. During the European Middle Ages, standing stones were believed to have been built by the giants who lived before the biblical flood . Many of the megaliths were destroyed or defaced by early Christians; it is estimated that some 50,000 megaliths once stood in Northern Europe, where almost 10,000 now remain. Menhirs have also been found in many other parts of

840-1057: The centuries, they have variously been thought to have been used by druids for human sacrifice, used as territorial markers, or elements of a complex ideological system, used as mnemonic systems for oral cultures, or functioning as early calendars. Until the nineteenth century, antiquarians did not have substantial knowledge of prehistory, and their only reference points were provided by classical literature. The developments of radiocarbon dating and dendrochronology have significantly advanced scientific knowledge in this area. Menhirs are widely distributed across Europe, Africa, and Asia, but are most numerous in Western Europe; particularly in Ireland, Great Britain, and Brittany , where there are about 50,000 examples, and northwestern France, where there are some 1,200 further examples. Standing stones are usually difficult to date. They were constructed during many different periods across prehistory as part of

882-525: The core components of the festival since 2002, and Boom has contributed to its dissemination in festival culture. Following this era, the festival now explores the connection between art and its relation to the sacred and the Anthropocene, entering a new phase showcasing fine arts at Boom. Social Hubs Cozy social areas equipped with community kitchens, first aid points, helpful stewards and activities for children and adults alike. Participation Boom

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924-458: The course of two decades, the festival has honoured themes such as Water (2010); Alchemy (2012); The Feminine (2014); Shamanism (2016) and Sacred Geometry in 2018. The 13th edition of Boom Festival took place on 22 July - 29 July 2022 with The Anthropocene as its main theme, after being rescheduled due to the Covid-19 pandemic . The festival was born out of a group of friends who wanted to bring

966-431: The depopulation phenomenon was mitigated but the municipality is still characterized by stagnation in population growth and intense population ageing. The economy of the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova revolves around agriculture , animal husbandry , forestry , tourism , local government and agribusiness . The municipality has excelled in sustainable farming , crop seeds , cheesemaking and horticulture , as well as

1008-711: The dominant culture. Dance Temple Where the rich musical lineage of Psychedelic Trance is celebrated. Alchemy Circle Deep, hypnotic sounds and electronic music. Not an alternative floor, but rather another place of psychedelic music expression. The Gardens (formerly known as the Chill Out Gardens) Chill Out music in all its forms provides the slo-mo soundtrack, both synthesised and hand-made, to this area. The surrounding hubs enhance this experience through workshops and therapies. Sacred Fire World music and hands-on workshops embedded into organic architecture and landscaping. Being Fields This

1050-510: The festival moved to the shores of the Idanha-a-Nova lake . Between 2002 and 2008, the festival started to develop not only a multidisciplinary vision of the psychedelic trance culture and beyond, but it also pioneered multiple sustainability and regeneration projects. In 2010 the festival moved to another homestead, located on the other shore side of the Idanha-a-Nova lake , allowing the festival to further develop conceptually and to launch

1092-474: The festival towards new concepts within psychedelic music and culture. The last edition of the festival in the now-mythical forest of Herdade do Zambujal was in 2000. It was a life-changing moment not only for the festival with the introduction of new areas such a brand new conference area, new music areas, to name just a few. It also marked the arrival of a whole new generation to the global psychedelic scene that converged to Portugal to celebrate Boom. In 2002

1134-842: The ground by humans, typically dating from the European middle Bronze Age . They can be found individually as monoliths , or as part of a group of similar stones. Menhirs' size can vary considerably, but they often taper toward the top. Menhirs are found across Europe, Africa, and Asia, with a concentration in Western Europe , notably in Ireland , Great Britain , and Brittany . Theories concerning their purpose remain speculative, with hypotheses ranging from druidic rituals to territorial markers or elements of an ideological system. Some menhirs feature engravings , including anthropomorphic figures and symbols, and are often associated with ancient religious ceremonies and burial chambers . The word menhir

1176-513: The hotel. It is believed that practitioners of megalithic religions travelled via the sea, as the mass majority of menhirs are located on coasts, islands, and peninsulas. The French comic book series Asterix features the character Obelix , who is known for carrying menhirs, as a sculptor and deliveryman. Boom Festival The Boom Festival is a International transformational Festival in Idanha-a-Nova Portugal . One of

1218-544: The internationally renowned Boom Festival since 2002. The Corpo Nacional de Escutas (CNE, National Corps of Scouts), the largest Portuguese scouting organization, has a major, permanent scout centre in the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova where Portugal's National Scout Jamboree (ACANAC) takes place. During both Boom Festival and the National Scout Jamboree (ACANAC), the population of the municipality temporarily increases several fold. Termas de Monfortinho spa town

1260-561: The larger megalithic cultures in Europe and near areas. Some menhirs stand next to buildings that have an early or current religious significance. One example is the South Zeal Menhir in Devon, which formed the basis for a 12th-century monastery built by lay monks. The monastery later became the Oxenham Arms hotel, at South Zeal, and the standing stone remains in place in the snug bar at

1302-551: The previous pictures. It is not known if this re-use was deliberate or if the passage grave builders just saw menhirs as a convenient source of stone. Where menhirs appear in groups, often in a circular, oval, henge , or horseshoe formation, they are sometimes called megalithic monuments. These are sites of ancient religious ceremonies, sometimes containing burial chambers. The exact function of menhirs has provoked more debate than practically any other issue in European prehistory . Over

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1344-502: The progress of Idanha-a-Nova, granted it new charter. At this time, the town and its castle, including the layout, was recorded down by Duarte de Armas in his Book of Fortresses in 1509. A border municipality with Spain, the whole area was theatre of war, skirmishes and invasions throughout several periods in Portuguese history . A large part of the population of the entire area migrated to other parts of Portugal and foreign countries from

1386-412: The same pulse of life, that they are part of an interconnected Universe. Boom does not believe in the psychedelic orthodoxy that advocates being boxed into one style of music, one lifestyle, or one philosophy. Boom also does not resonate with the narrative that psychedelic consciousness means intoxication. To be free is to be aware, is to challenge the limits, is to think outside the box and not to submit to

1428-642: The second year in a row, the YOUROPE prize/Green 'N' Clean Festival of the Year in the Festival Awards Europe. As a result, the United Nations invited the organizing team to use the popularity of music as a means for raising public environmental awareness in a program called United Nations Music & Environmental Initiative (M&E). Awards: Boom has been taking place on Herdade da Granja since 2010. In 2016,

1470-557: The stage with empowering eco-tech tools and projects. Nataraj Dance Stage Nata (dance) and Raja (king) is the Sanskrit reference to Hindu god Shiva. Experience rhythmic workshops by day and a program of contemporary dance performances by night. Young Dragons Interactive playgrounds, workshops, performance art, cinema and theatre for the younger generation of Boomers and their families. A space in nature dedicated to children and youngsters aged 3 to 12. Art Installations Boomland

1512-446: The summer, with average daily temperatures rounding 33–34 °C (91–93 °F) in July and August. Notable individuals of the municipality of Idanha-a-Nova include: Menhir A menhir ( / ˈ m ɛ n h ɪər / ; from Brittonic languages : maen or men , "stone" and hir or hîr , "long" ), standing stone , orthostat , or lith is a large upright stone , emplaced in

1554-591: The town of Idanha-a-Nova proper, where there was a Roman villa , immortalized in an ancient mosaic . After the fall of the Roman Empire , the Suevi and Visigoths dominated, and is from that time the creation of the now extinct Bishopric of Egitânia . In terms of architectural heritage, Egitânia (Idanha-a-Velha) stands out as an archaeological site from the year 534, which was one of the most important cities in Lusitania at

1596-597: The vibe of the Goa parties to Portugal. They introduced the psychedelic movement in Portugal in the early 1990s, with regular parties in a forest and in 1997 decided to organise a festival which would bring together the Goa trancers from across the world. Thus giving birth to Boom’s first edition in August 1997 . Boom’s second edition took place in 1998 , and from then on the festival started taking place every two years. Each edition helped steer

1638-491: The village with the current place names (Idanha-a-Nova) to distinguish it from the old Idanha (hereinafter Idanha-a-Velha), 18 kilometers away. The village of Idanha-a-Nova has developed a lot since then, at the same time Idanha-a-Velha went into steady decline. In the late fifteenth century, King Manuel I of Portugal (1495–1521), was surprised with the difference in the development of the two Idanhas (1496) and in June 1510, recognizing

1680-537: The world. Many menhirs are engraved with megalithic art , some with anthropomorphic features. Other common carvings are identified as images of stone axes , ploughs, shepherds' crooks, and yokes; and are named after these motifs. However, these identifications are not secure except for those of the stone axe images, and the names used to describe them are largely a matter of convenience. Some menhirs were broken up and incorporated into later passage graves , where they had new megalithic art carved with little regard for

1722-440: The worldwide psychedelic movement . Psychedelic for Boom means “to think outside the box ”. Psychedelic means mind manifesting but has been associated as an attribute for music, arts in general and alternative ways of life. Boom’s perspective on psychedelia is that every single individual is essentially free. Free to think, to act, to create, and to respect one another. It is awakening a holistic awareness that all beings share

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1764-455: Was adopted from French by 19th-century archaeologists. The introduction of the word into general archaeological usage has been attributed to the 18th-century French military officer Théophile Corret de la Tour d'Auvergne . It is a combination of two words of the Breton language: maen and hir . In modern Welsh , they are described as maen hir , or "long stone". In modern Breton, the word peulvan

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