Woodstock

Woodstock was a landmark music festival held in August 1969 in Bethel, New York, symbolizing the 1960s counterculture movement. It attracted around 400,000 people who gathered to enjoy performances by iconic artists like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Beyond music, it represented ideals of peace, love, and social change amid a time of political unrest and the Vietnam War. Despite logistical challenges, Woodstock became a powerful cultural event illustrating the desire for unity and alternative lifestyles, leaving a lasting legacy in music history and popular culture.