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Though the history of the radical faeries is closely tied to that of gay liberation, faeries have grown to welcome queers of all genders and all sexualities at faerie gatherings and sanctuaries. Therefore, a true appreciation of the history of Radical Faeries could not be obtained without an insight to the historic spiritual and social role of gay people and a thoughtful look into the life of Harry Hay.

Fairy was a slur aimed at gay and effeminate men or amab, old fashioned but in certain countries in the world it wouldn't be unheard of. The Radical Faerie exploration of the "gay spirit" is central, and that it is itself the source of spirituality, wisdom, and initiation.

The related term “faggot” is derived from fagus, the beech tree. “Fairy” is a common term of homophobic abuse that gay men have reclaimed as a symbol of their magic powers. Growth of the radical faerie community led to the creation of spaces for queerkind to focus and develop its special and unique characteristics.

Early faeries saw that with increased acceptance, urban gay culture was drifting towards increased assimilation. To share our gay visions; To sing, sing, sing; TO EVOKE A GREAT FAIRY CIRCLE” Early faeries saw that with increased acceptance, urban gay culture faries drifting towards increased assimilation.

From to these international summer gatherings grew wings to embrace a growing community and the dream of a European faerie sanctuary took root. Faeries represent the first spiritual movement to be faries "gay centered and gay engendered", where gayness is central to the idea, rather than in addition to, or incidental to a pre-existing spiritual tradition.

Growth of the radical faerie community led to the creation of spaces for queerkind to focus and develop its special and unique characteristics. For more information, visit www. Faerie History In Europe The seeds of the European Gay community were planted in when three individuals, Habibi Ding, Eilendes Wasser, and Junis—inspired gay the faerie spirit in North America—came together to host the very first faerie gathering on the island of Terschelling, off the coast of the Netherlands.

Many gatherings take place at Folleterre, but gatherings also continue at other venues in other European countries. Fairies are historically linked with gender transgression and homoeroticism in the pagan cultures of Europe. Many thanks are owed to Habibi, Eilendes Wasser, Deetale, Franny, Lanai, Beebalm, Blanche, and all the other individuals who contributed much during the vulnerable early years of Folleterre and laid the foundation for the sanctuary of today.

Wherever they are, they create community of the heart and welcome all who wish to explore living and being this way. Since the ’s “fairy” or “faerie” has been used as a positive name for radical gay identity.

The First Radical Faerie

The goal of co-founder of the radical faeriesHarry Hay was to connect to the ancient spirit of gay people throughout history. Call someone a fairy negatively in the UK and it's still going to cause issues. The seeds of the European Faerie community were planted in when three individuals, Habibi Ding, Eilendes Wasser, and Junis—inspired by the faerie spirit in North America—came together to host the very first faerie gathering on the island of Terschelling, off the coast of the Netherlands.

Faeries… …are queers of all ages, genders, shapes and sizes of all races, nationalities, and faiths who connect to life and to each other through the blessings of nature, the power of the heart, through listening and sharing our stories through our bodies and spirits and through humor, drag, song, good food, drumming, trance, massage, ritual, play, sensuality, spirituality and sexuality.

The creation of a sanctuary in Europe is an expression of what friendship, group magic, and group energy can accomplish.