As difficult as it may be for the people of Paris, life is slowly returning to a semblance of normalcy after the worst attack in France since World War II shook the country to its core. Eight DAESH cowards killed 129 innocent civilians and injured hundreds more, primarily at the Parisian concert hall Le Bataclan. However, since one cannot allow these barbarians to destroy a better way of life, Paris will return to living, loving and dancing this weekend with the same pride and vigor that has made them one of the beacons of cultural importance. In a joint statement, the association of French nightclubs CSCAD (Chambre syndicate des cabarets artistiques et discothètques) announced that they would be reopening venues this weekend after closing down last Friday.
In a joint statement via Resident Advisor, the owners of nightclubs across the French capitol expressed their defiance towards those attacked the city.
"Nothing and no one will stop Paris from dancing." They continue, "Music, dancing, sharing, meeting, social bonds [and] diversity are values that we carry and that these terrorists have targeted for destruction."
The statement confirmed that the city's major clubs including, A La Folie Paris, Badaboum, Batofar, Concrete, Djoon, Faust, Glazart, Gibus, Java, La Machine Du Moulin Rouge, Le Queen, Rex Club, Social Club, Showcase, Virgo, Wanderlust, YoYo - Palais de Tokyo and Zig Zag, will all reopen.
In a separate press release, the CSCAD expressed their deep condolences for those who lost their lives in the attacks and shared some changes and extra security measures that will be put in place at the recommendation of police. Clubs will limit gatherings outside of venues, including smoking sections, install security barriers and metal detectors to try and avert another tragedy that happened at Le Bataclan.
