This weekend was the last edition of Utopia, a most wonderful and intimate Science fiction convention. Which was held every year in Scheveningen. After 8 years the organisation felt it was better to stop at a its high.
I personally feel a kind of sadness, i have loved Utopia from the beginning, the atmosphere was so relaxed and intimate. I have met many new people, and sometimes got reacquainted with old friends.
What made this convention stick out for me was the fact that it had these little extra's for the people that either bought VIP tickers or had a number under 75 weekend ticket. Among the extra's was a champagne party with the actors present, and a cocktail party also with the actors. For me those were special moments, not only so much because i had the change to speak to someone who's performance i admired, but because of the tone it set for the rest of the convention. It gave the convention a flair that i have not yet seen in other SF events. What i will also miss dearly is the before and after gatherings with the people i became to deeply care about.
I know Utopia can never be replaced, but what i do hope for the future is that we as an Utopia bunch can hold on to our dear memories, and maybe, just maybe see eachother in other settings. Not to recreate what was Utopia, but to create a new way of sharing our hobbies, passions, dreams and interests.
With thanks and kindness to:
- The organisation of Utopia
- The new & old friends i've met, and grown to be fond of
Cailin
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