In August 1969, a crowd of young people gathered on a farm in the state of New York, in the United States, to celebrate music, art and life. What they didn't know was that they were making history. The Woodstock festival was one of the biggest and most important cultural events of the 20th century, and became a symbol of counterculture and the hippie movement.

Woodstock was a music festival that lasted three days, from August 15 to 18, 1969. The official name was Woodstock Music & Art Fair, and the slogan was An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music. The festival was organized by four young entrepreneurs who wanted to promote alternative music and art, and had the support of some famous artists.

The chosen location was a 240-hectare farm in Bethel, about 100 km from New York. The expectation was to receive around 50 thousand people, but the number was much higher: around 500 thousand people attended the festival, coming from all parts of the country and even from other countries. Many arrived by car, bus, motorbike or on foot, and faced long queues and congestion on the roads. Some even abandoned their vehicles and walked to the location.

The festival was free, as the organizers were unable to control people's entry. Additionally, there was a shortage of food, water, toilets, security and medical care. The weather didn't help either: it rained a lot during the festival, and the ground was muddy and slippery. Despite all the difficulties, everything went peacefully and harmoniously, without major conflicts or violence. Participants shared their food, drinks, clothing, blankets and tents, and helped each other. The atmosphere was one of fraternity, joy and freedom.

It was attended by some of the biggest names in music at the time, representing different styles and genres, such as rock, folk, blues, soul, jazz and psychedelia. Among the artists who performed were Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who, Santana, Joan Baez, Creedence Clearwater, Joe Cocker and many others

Woodstock was an event that marked a generation and an era. The festival was a manifestation of the counterculture and the hippie movement, which preached peace, love, freedom, equality, tolerance, ecology and experimentation. The festival was also a form of protest against the Vietnam War.

Woodstock was a unique and unrepeatable moment in history, which expressed the desires, dreams and utopias of a generation that sought to change the world. The festival was an example of how music can unite people and convey a message of hope and transformation.