PLUR stands for Peace, Love, Unity and Respect. These are a set of principles, or pillars, that are associated with rave culture and electronic dance music.
PLURR is very similar, but with the added Responsibility. It is more commonly used among veterans in the rave community.
Peace - To be in the same place as another, and exist simultaneously without conflict or adverse reactions
Love - To unconditionally feel great affection for a fellow being, and offer friendship regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or beliefs
Unity - To come together and defend common interests, and give a sense of well being among those who feel unaccepted; to allow any and all to be a part of you and your friends
Respect - To allow yourself to be who you are without expectations, and to allow others to do the same; giving those around you the pride, courage, compassion and honour you would yourself
Responsibility - To be responsible for yourself, and for your actions; as well as being responsible for the well-being of your fellow ravers (ie. you help those around you when they need it)
PLURR isn't just an acronym that gets thrown around when trading kandi or when meeting people at raves, it's a lifestyle. These links below explains a bit more if you want to delve into it:
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/plur-lifestyle
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/plur-lifestyle
We also use the acronym PLUR when trading kandi - beaded bracelets and cuffs that we make and trade with other ravers - along with a series of hand signs that are used while trading.
Trading kandi is a great way to meet new people in the rave community, as well as promote inclusion and share the PLUR and good vibes with others. It's also fun to spend time to make kandi because you can make each piece unique and special, and then you get to share what you've made with other people. Raving is very much about the community and having a great experience, as well as sharing that experience with others.
The PLUR community believes in respecting everyone, regardless of background, and banding together. They try to spread and promote peace and love, caring and understanding, respect and community.
