Life in Color

Life In Color Dayglow is an environment where young adults conjure together to experience a social event including art, music, and companionship. I chose to experience and observe this particular environment not only because it pertains to my age group and my particular areas of interest, but also because this experience is something that opens a new perspective on people and how they interact with one another. As I will explain through my observations is the methods I used, the setting, and the overall cultural description. Dayglow was the cultural scene I evaluated which took place September 14, 2013. This particular event takes place between the times of 8pm and 12am. I believe that the only way to fully comprehend the ambiance of the event is to remain observant and present the entire four hours. The two fieldwork methods that were much use for my research are observation and interviews. What proved to be a great use to me were my informants. My cousins were my informants because they attend all Dayglow and rave like events. These events take place all over the United States, and my cousins are dedicated enough to travel to all of these places and take place in these cultural events. At the Dayglow Nashville event my cousins helped direct me to observe and participate in the event to obtain the full experience. My cousins embody the typical characteristics I observed at Dayglow. The characteristics I noticed were the specific type of attire, age, relationship status, and overall gregarious attitude or personality. The second and most crucial fieldwork method I chose to use was observation. This method exposes me to a true essence what the Dayglow culture pertains and expresses. The selection of my data revolved around the participants throughout the entirety of the event. This focus was solely based on my observations and directions from my informants. The only problems that hindered my research was the temporary absence of my informants. Though this