Suffering From Noisy Celebrations: A New Normal?
Suffering From Noisy Celebration: A New Normal? Wedding season is indeed full of fun, enjoyment and entertainment. However, it is also a season of profound annoyance and disturbance. The celebration of New Year’s Eve is no different either. In the name of entertainment and fun, individuals often opt for something which begets nothing except suffering and annoyance for the individuals in the periphery. Every occasion in our society comes with loud music. During the wedding season, the organizers engage themselves with loud music for 4 to 5 hours at a stretch, especially at night. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) defines noise pollution as “unwanted or disturbing sound,” explaining that “sound becomes unwanted when it either interferes with normal activities such as sleeping or conversation or disrupts or diminishes one’s quality of life. The annoyance can have major consequences, primarily to one’s overall health.” Most people in our society are...