The concert allowed the youth culture to express their freedom and enjoyment of music, including some big name western bands. The event was free and open to everyone with an estimated turn out of 500,000 people but in response to the huge numbers of people enjoying this sense of freedom, thousands of soldiers and police were deployed to keep the crowds in check. Although the concert seems to start with a volatile atmosphere between the young fans and those keeping them in check, the end of the day saw some of the soldiers revolting by taking off their uniforms and becoming one with crowd.
If you think concerts these days have become too regulated, check this out. Here is a fantastic video of local band E.S.T. with an appropriately titled track, Bully