Wim Hof, the man who tamed the cold and harnessed it for his mental and physical well-being, spoke Serbian to call for a revolution of the spirit and the liberation of the energy within.
The opening ceremony began with a performance by artist Lava, providing the perfect prelude to the speech by the main guest, the great Wim Hof, who was introduced by Dušan Kovačević, the founder of EXIT Festival. He also mentioned that this year, in honor of the great inventor Nikola Tesla, the Main Stage on Day 0 would be renamed Tesla Universe.
The legendary Wim Hof began his motivational speech in Serbian, delighting the audience with the words, “Free energy, free medicine, free love is here!” He reflected on Nikola Tesla’s legacy, whose spirit will live forever and whose indomitable soul will always return to the paths of truth, stronger than ever before, and that moment is NOW.
Wim Hof Calls for a Spirit Revolution
“Are we ready for a revolution?” Wim Hof energetically asked the audience, calling for the release of the free energy within each of us that needs to be liberated from all restraints here and now. “As long as we are one with our inner being, we have all the energy of the universe,” said Wim Hof, thrilling everyone present.
After his brilliant and inspiring motivational speech, Wim Hof played gorgeous melodies on his favorite instrument, the guitar. The sound echoed across the sandy beach, and the audience danced and joined in the melodic and meditative songs. At the end of his appearance, Wim Hof surprised everyone with complimentary tickets for tonight’s Day 0.
At the event, visitors had a unique opportunity to enjoy a completely natural cacao drink, which will also be available at several spots at the Fortress throughout the entire EXIT Festival, thanks to the Cacao Я:Evolution – an initiative by EXIT and Ada Divine Awakening festival.
Millions of people worldwide follow Wim Hof, but the audience in Novi Sad had the privilege of meeting him and hearing his inspiring words. His appearance at Štrand not only marked the beginning of the festival but also awakened new energy and inspiration in all of us!
Day 0 of the festival will feature performances by Eurovision fan favorites, starting with this year’s unofficial winner of the contest for the best song in Europe, Baby Lasagne, followed by Serbia’s representatives Teya Dora and Luke Black. To ensure an unforgettable evening, Burak Yeter feat. Dimash Qudaibergen, Iniko, and Whyte Fang will also perform. All these artists will play on the Main Stage, renamed Tesla Universe this year, in honor of the world’s greatest scientist and inventor, Nikola Tesla!
Starting Thursday, July 11, the legendary hip-hop and pop band Black Eyed Peas, co-founder of Rage Against the Machine Tom Morello, trap pioneer Gucci Mane, Cavalera, Carl Cox, Bonobo, Black Coffee, Maceo Plex, KlangKuenstler, Sara Landry, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Rudimental, John Newman DJ Hybrid live, Ofenbach, Steve Angelo, Azahriah, and many others will perform at Petrovaradin Fortress! You can view the entire lineup HERE.
