Five Chaotic and Heartbreaking Festivals in the World
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Previously, several problems colored the Berdendang Bergoyang music festival which was supposed to be held for three days. Several musical stages that were planned to appear were canceled. One of the reasons is because of the audience's enthusiasm. The festival caused dozens of people to faint in the middle of the concert because of overcrowding.
4. Halloween Festival in Itaewon, South Korea
Ambulans membawa korban tragedi Halloween di Itaewon, Seoul, Korea Selatan
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Halloween celebration night in Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea became a heartbreaking night because it resulted in hundreds of people being killed and injured. The death toll from the tragedy continues to grow and has now touched 154 people and 26 of them are foreigners.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs from South Korea revealed that dozens of foreigners who were victims came from 14 countries. Three South Korean military personnel were also killed and four others injured in the Itaewon Halloween tragedy. Meanwhile, one of the contestants of Produce 101 Season 2 Lee Ji-han also died.
5. Indiana State Fair
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The audience and the weather became the main causes of disaster at the festival. For example, the wind ravaged the Indiana State Fair, on August 13, 2011. The audience had received a warning from the security forces about bad weather. However, a concert with the country band, Sugarland, was held.
Finally, what the security had predicted happened. The wind blew so hard that the stage was unable to stand firmly any more. The stage collapsed, five spectators died and dozens were injured.