"On a cold Monday afternoon in Hyde Park, London, a small group of people gather by the Huntress fountain chatting softly among themselves. Nothing about the group would seem unusual to passing dog walkers and runners until they huddle together and one starts a countdown. On three, a collective scream cuts through the park. The outburst lasts only a few seconds before giving way to laughter."
"They were only meant to do it once, but end up screaming again louder, the second time. This is London Scream Club, one of several gatherings across the UK where people meet to scream into the open air as a form of release. A TikTok video of a public group scream in Minneapolis, US, went viral, inspiring offshoots in Chicago and now cities including London and Birmingham."
Groups in UK cities gather in public parks to scream collectively as a form of emotional release and social connection. The practice spread after a viral TikTok of a public group scream in Minneapolis and inspired offshoots in Chicago, London and Birmingham. Participants follow basic safety rules: hydrate, respect bodily limits and pause if dizzy. Organizers and participants describe the gatherings as an alcohol-free third space for releasing pent-up energy, coping with work and life stress, addressing loneliness and making new friends, with founder Shania Barnes emphasising community and connection.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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