Welcome to the Ministry of Happiness! Glastonbury kicks off for 2025 – photo essay

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From the revamped Shangri-La area to Floating Points’ mycelium sound system, and weekend-igniting sets from Busta Rhymes, Lola Young and more – see the best of Glastonbury’s opening days

Each year there are tweaks and adjustments to the tried and tested Glastonbury formula, and this year the eccentric Shangri-La area has had a makeover. On Thursday afternoon David Levene took a stroll around the revamped area – see more pictures here in our gallery.

The thoroughfare through the revamped Shangri-La. Photograph: David Levene

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