Young people in abandoned buildings sparked a cultural revolution now acknowledged by Unesco.

Ah, the sweet, sweet sound of techno, the music that apparently saved Berlin from the brink of despair and catapulted it into the cultural limelight. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Unesco, now the world can officially recognize Berlin’s abandoned warehouses and squats as the birthplace of some kind of liberation through electronic beats. Because, you know, nothing screams “cultural heritage” quite like illegal raves in dilapidated buildings.

But fear not, techno enthusiasts, for Unesco’s stamp of approval doesn’t just mean more government funding for clubs struggling to pay their exorbitant rents. It also signifies a triumph for grassroots entrepreneurship, where the inspiration to start a small business apparently strikes like lightning amidst the thumping bass of a 3 AM rave. So, here’s to Berlin’s techno scene, the unlikely hero in the saga of urban renewal, proving once again that nothing brings people together quite like a good ol’ warehouse party.