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kandi
What does kandi mean?
By extension, the gifting ritual itself — trading kandi is a peace-and-friendship handshake in the scene.
"She gave me kandi and we did the PLUR handshake."
Origin
Emerged in the 1990s US rave scene, tied to the PLUR ethos. The spelling 'kandi' distinguishes the bracelets from regular candy; the trade ritual grew alongside the handshake gesture.
Frequently asked questions
What is kandi at a rave?
Kandi is a beaded bracelet ravers make and trade as a gift, symbolizing friendship and the PLUR ethos.
How do you trade kandi?
Two ravers do a four-part PLUR handshake (peace sign, heart, hands clasped) and slide the bracelet from one wrist to the other.
Why is it spelled kandi and not candy?
The 'k' spelling marks it as the rave bracelet rather than literal sweets, a common stylization in the scene.
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