International Calendar of Events for 2004

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I need more details for this page. If you know of any Rainbow related events anywhere on the globe, please email me at rob@welcomehome.org Please don't email me asking about gatherings or directions that aren't on this list, cause *everything* I have goes on here, as soon as I get the info. I get way too much email as it is.

Just a a note, Rainbow Gatherings around the world take many forms, some familiar, and some not. This is the fun of traveling and experiencing other cultures.

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January

Jan/Feb

African Rainbow gathering in Kenya. For more info, email africa-caravan@yahoogroups.com

February

Feb - April

One World Gathering in Costa Rica. More info at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costaricaravan If you're not a member (yahoo reqires registration), login is: brazilcaravan password: love.

Feb 2 - 6

The rainbow caravane going from Patagonia, Argentina to Quebec, Canada concens on a circle the 21 jan at copacabana, for a caravane meetting near Copacabana, Titicaca lake, Bolivia from the 2 february until 6 of february (full moon and carnaval time). a caravane council circle is planing for the 26 of january at Copacabana square (in front of the cathedrale) to consens about the exact meetting place. for more information: www.groups.yahoo.com/groups/serpientearcoiris

Feb 25 - March 13

5th Rainbow Walkabout in Sinai (Egypt). Our meeting point is at Oasis Mileihis between 25.2.2004 and 28.2.2004, from there we start our walk to gebbel Moses (Santa Katharina). The walk will start at the 1st March and we will reach gebbel Moses within 9 or 10 days, but there are also 2-3 days without walking. For more information please contact: gabaly@silverserver.at or visit: http://pub29.ezboard.com/brainbowpeoplesmessageboard

March

March 15 - 30

Spring Equinox Mexico Rainbow Gathering in La Paz (The Peace) County, Baja California Sur, Mexico. For info email Rainbow Hawk at rainbow2004mexico@yahoo.com, or check out the new web site at http://www.rainbowgathering.itgo.com.

April

April 5 - May 5

Mella=rainbow gathering in Ujjain. India. Seedcamp starts on the 29th of March. the camps location is at Bherargahd aproximatly 5 km north of Ujjain city. Before the city-jail bridge turn left along the dirt road, cross the camps into the forrest and welcome home. The camp is by the river side and directly opposite on the other side of the river is the well known Kalbheru temple. For more, email: ramsih@hotmail.com.

April 28th - May 5th

Beltane Gathering in the Weald of Kent. For more info, go to http://sabbats.mysite.freeserve.com

May

May 5 - June 19

Austrian Rainbow Gathering. For more info, email Pascal at violo@gmx.net.

Seed camp started March 3rd

Australian Rainbow Gathering at the end of Whian Whian Rd, near the Channon, Northern NSW. at Joseph's, or meet at the Channon Market at the Chi Tent Sunday, May 9th. For more info, go to Skye's web site.

May 6th or 13th

Russion Rainbow Vision Council. Location to be announced.

June

June 2 - June 17

Gathering in Palenque, Mexico. The site is near the queen's bath, near the ruins of Palenque. Directions will be posted at the camping areas El Pachan and Mayabel and at the Ram Ram community. Welcome Home!

June 26 - June 11

Switerland Rainbow Gathering. directions: - "oberlangenegg" ( between luzern and thun ) on the right - "eriz" - (Bus from Thun "Eriz Linde") on the right - "rĂźttegg", where there is last parking for cars then walk up to the site alp location follow the signs.

June 17 - July 17

Turkish Rainbow Retreat on the high plateaues of TOROS mountains, south turkey, possible making a CARAVAN to the european gathering in bulgaria... Turkish Rainbow Gathering. Directions: *open bazaar on fridays in kumluca, minibus to 'buyukalan' departures from near 'kustukpetrol'(gas station) at 14:00 (only on fridays). 7.500.000 tl. get off in "bozalan" in front of the cemetery. follow the path nearby with the signs. *from antalya to 'sogutcumasi' minibus departing from at 14:30 in muratpasa region - carsi ici, bakkallar gida, near ata taksi stop reaching at 15:00 in arapsuyu region near bayrams bakery(firin) also passing from at 16:oo in cakirlar region behind orman deposu infront of market. everyday except sundays. 5.000.000 tl after getting of the minibus walk or hitchike to "bozalan" (9km) and find the path near the cemetery on the left and follow the signs... Antalya - Ucoluk - Sogutcumasi - Bozalan. I have a map here. For more info, email turkishrainbowfamily@yahoo.com, or try the Yahoo group at www.groups.yahoo.com/group/rainbowturkey

July 17 - August 17th (not the date change!)

First Annual Argentinian gathering. The place is unknown yet, although the region is the Northwestern region of Argentina (provinces of Cordoba, La Rioja or Catamarca). The scouting mission will start sometime in April.lso, if you need, you can go into the group-site for the Argentinian Rainbow family, which is www.groups.yahoo.com/group/argentinaarcoiris/ (you can enter the yahoo group as user BRAZILCARAVAN and password LOVE)

June 9th - June 22nd

Rainbow Spiritual Retreat near a little village called Torri, near Pistoia. A Rainbow Retreat means no alcohol, tobacco, coffee, sugar, and any other kinds of drugs. For info, call Raffaele at 339 1396601.

June 25 - July 9

Italian Rainbow Gathering in Liguria. Email anselmo for a map.

June 27 - July 18

Russian Rainbow Gathering near the city of Pskov, near the village of Kopilek. It is about 400 km south from St.Peterburg rather close to the Latvian border and in the vicinity of the crossroad of two major highways St.Peterburg-Kiev and Riga-Moscow. The flyer with the map can be taken from http://tangerin.kiev.ua/rainbow/flyer-04.html For more info contact Ilu, or Verconica.

July

July 17 - August 14

This year's European Rainbow Gathering will be in Bulgaria. Scouting starts May 18th, and Seed camps starts July 2nd. For more info, contact bulgarianrainbow@yahoo.com or go to the Rainbow Bulgaria web site.
Seedcamp starts 2nd of July. To get there from Plovdiv ,(possible through Asenovgrad)Smolian or Goce Delchev go to Devin ,after Devin direction Dospat,take cross on Teshel to village Jagodina ,do not turn to the village ,go through, pass Jagodina cave to village Buinovo ,see Rainbow signs to the place -meadow called Bashish..our home Possible bus to take from Sofia to Devin:Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, 17.15 h ,from bus station "jug"(south) ,and from Plovdiv to Devin,.From Devin possible bus to Buinovo, everyday 18.00 o'clock,also good hitch hiking..
You can come to Bulgaria from Serbia, Romania, Greece, Turkey, or Macedonia If you come from Serbia, Macedonia, Greece or Romania You have to go to Sofia and continue from there, following the instructions above. If you come from Turkey, you have to go to Plovdiv and from there to continue following the instructions above. Only russians and turks need visas to come to Bulgaria, all others need only their passports. The people from Israel must register in the police , but it is a formality and they will tell you all about it at the border. Cars must have green cards, or something like that to pass the border, but if you travel you should know this.

July 31 - August 30, 2004

1st Turtle Island World Gathering. The dates we consensed on are from full moon to full moon, with a focus on silent meditation for world Peace on new moon until high noon, on the 15th of August. Directions at www.turtleislandgathering.net

August

August 1 - 31

Costa Rica Gathering near Agua Caliente springs. Our new homeland has 2 rivers and 2 hot springs on 4 hectares (10 acres) in the center of Amistad Park (meaning friendship) Half of this land is in Costa Rica and half is in Panama, and is the largest National Natural Forest Reserve, we have a very special permit to pass through this Park.
We are telling the Rainbow Family the information at this time because we are helping the prophecy of the ancient ones, the indigenous people "Los Indios Antigua" of this region to awaken to the spiritual reunion of all of these tribes this year 2004. we are therefore inviting all the Rainbow family if you can come or help to prepare this land to get ready for the future of this place (e.g.) gardening building some Permanent structures central kitchen yoga, etc. Information for transportation with SeĂąor Herman Villegas (506) 854-86-55. Any further enquires or willing donations please contact tierralunasol2000@hotmail.com.

August 6 - 16

Mirapuri Gathering in Mirapuri-Coiromonte, Italy in the beautiful mountain area above Lago Maggiore. For more see: www.Mirapuri-Enterprises.com/RainbowGathering This is not probably your typical Rainbow Gathering, but a similar event.

August 17 - Sept 17

Local Greek gathering in Hellas. More info at www.geocities.com/greekrainbow.

August 27 - Sept 4

Healing Retreat in piemonte, Italy. Here's the flyer.

September

Sept ???

Albanian Rainbow Gathering. For more info, email fuer.robert@web.de

Sept 14 - 30

Slovak Rainbow Retreat. For more info, go to the San Tribe web site, or email rainbow.info@post.sk of pgloncak@post.sk Since I can't read the site, here's the english version I was sent: We will meet on the land of an emerging community near the village of Zatwarnica. The place is called HULSKIE and it is not far from the river San. The suggested road from the West or South is: Go to Eastern Slovakia, cross the cities of Presov, Svidnik, border crossing to Poland is Vysny Komarnik/Barwinek (Dukelsky priesmyk) and behind the polish village of Tylawa, turn right direction Cisna. From Cisna the road goes through mountains \u2013 direction Wetlina and Ustrzyki Gorne. From Ustrzyki Gorne go to the north direction Lutowiska but turn before reaching it \u2013 approximately 1km after passing the village Procisne turn to Dwerniczek, Sekowiec, ZATWARNICA. In Zatwarnica look for the church (to the right). From the church there is a forest road, asphalted. From there the road is marked with ribbons and about 45 minutes walk (3, 5 km). When the road brings you to the stream, don\u2019t cross the bridge but turn right to the path, cross the stream (the foot-bridge was gone with the big water so maybe there still will not be a new one) and after a while you will see a tepee\u2026 welcome home! The main circle is about five minutes along the path from here.
For hitchhiking (a bit longer but more frequented roads): From the border crossing Barwinek follow the road straight to Mieisce Piastowe and turn to the city of Sanok. From Sanok go through Lesko to Ustrzyki Dolne, turn to direction of Lutowiska (via Rabe, Czarna). From Lutowiska continue straight ahead and after passing Smolnik, turn to Zatwarnica. Coming from the North or East you can use these directions from Ustrzyki Dolne, Sanok. There is also a tourist border crossing between Slovakia and Poland called Balnica, it is on the mountain path from the East- Slovakian village Osadné. >From there, there is a train to Cisna. Another mountain tourist border crossing point is Ruské sedlo, if coming from the village Ruská. For an adventurous way, you can hike Runina \u2013 Durkovec \u2013 Wetlina. The map is available through email. If you need more information, the contact is included. Good luck and a good hitch! PLEASE\u2026 don\u2019t bring any drugs!!! Respect the people who offered us the space and who try to establish a community on this piece of Earth and stay to live there. We want to gather to feel the healing power of Nature in this clean area, to learn from each other and share\u2026 Because of that, the healthy common food will be without white sugar and salt, there will be no coffee, black tea \u2013 we will try to clean ourselves, the human being. It will be a RETREAT. Once again, please respect this: NO DRUGS (cigarettes, THC, alcohol), NO ELECTRIC DEVICES (turn off your cell phones after arriving!), MINIMIZE WASTE and take back with you everything that cannot be recycled directly on the site. DOGS ARE NOT WELCOME by the local people.

Sept 18 - Oct 10th

Rainbow Gathering in Spain/France. Healing Rainbow Gathering between France and Spain. From 18 Sept. to 10 Oct. (13 Sept. start seeding) in the east Pyrinees mountains. How to arrive: Vic (Spain) -> Ripoll (Spain) -> Camprodon (Spain) -> Prats de Mollo (France) -> Serralongue (France) -> Lamanere (France). From Lamanere, after second bridge at left, starts a 7km way to the parking: first cross to left to Pla de la Loup, second cross to left, third cross to right, and fourth cross to left. If you need more information, please contact Mistral (677-465-341 Spain). There will be two more rainbow gatherings in Spain next months: one rainbow gathering at Gomera Island in Christmas, and one Rainbow retreat at Beneficio comunity (Granada, close to Orgiva) in March. There are two maps: Map1, Map2

Sept 27 - Oct 3

Australian rainbow tribe uniting with Bundjalung Aboriginal tribe at Nimbin Rocks. More info at Bundjalung web site.

October

Oct 14 - Nov 11, 2004

South American Continental Rainbow Gathering in Bolivia. For more information: www.groups.yahoo.com/groups/serpientearcoiris

Oct 18 - ??

Canary Island Rainbow Gathering on El Hierron a small island. If anyone is interested in coming over via tenerife then boat to Gomera then on to the isle of beauty and peace contact me on trishiapoole@hotmail.com.

Oct 18 - Nov 18th

Bolivian Rainbow Gathering. The place where it will be made calls MINAS CARPAS, natural place that is in a forest eyebrow, the climate is pleasant, neither the cold of the mountain, nor the heat of the forest...

In order to arrive, you must travel to Sorata ( mountain town near La Paz, Bolivia). Once you arrive, go to the "Reggae House" (or house of Emilio) there will be people of the family Rainbow, that will offer all the information to you of the gathering: map to arrive, days and schedules of the transport that left to 3 hours of walk of Minas Carpas (nothing that a warrior cannot do)... if you prefer you can walk from Sorata, it is 12hs, having good physical state, crossing the real mountain of 4200 mts of height.

Now we are only three in the place of the gathering, and is moment for clean up the area, for defining the spaces for the kitchen, the mud furnace, the Central Fire, the dry baths... and for that we need help. For that reason it would be good that we can meet with all the people that can approach here to give us a hand, in Sorata, October 10, Sunday, in the Reggae House... therefore Monday 11, we left towards Minas Carpas and we prepare the ship so that all our brothers arrive at an pleasant and positive place...

Oct 17 - Nov 14th

The Middle East Rainbow Gathering. We, who are brothers & sisters, children of G!d/The Great Spirit, families of life on earth, friends of nature & of all people, children of humankind humbly invite you out of love to join with us during the month of Cheshvan in gathering together for the purpose of expressing our sincere desire that there shall be peace on earth, harmony among all people. To Receive info on location, send a blank e-mail to: rainbow-information@spymac.com Join our Forum and automatically receive current Updates: rainbow-mid-east-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or visit our web site at: www.rainbow.israel.net

Oct 21 - Nov 4th

3rd Caravan Gathering. Around Ayvalik (north from ismir). Turkey. Seed Camp start at New Moon. The Caravan Gathering is... for the Tibet Caravan same as a Caravan Meeting Place... for the World Gathering Scouting Group same as a Scout Camp... And... for averybody to celebrate same as any Rainbow Gathering... Scout Circle for the World Gathering and Vision Consil Circle for the next Caravan Gathering at Full Moon 28oct. More Caravan Gathering are folowing until the World Gathering in Turkey. For more information, go to the Tibet Caravan Yahoo Group.

November

Nov 16th

Hands Across The Jordan. Help build a bridge of peace over the Jordan River pray silently for world peace. For more information-email: handsacrossthejordan@yahoo.com

December

Dec 13, 2004 - Jan 9, 2005

1st Chile Rainbow Gathering. For now, more info is at www.groups.yahoo.com/group/argentinaarcoiris.

Next Year, 2005

March 10th - April 9th, 2005

Continental Turtle Island Rainbow gathering. Los Tuxtlas region in southern Vera Cruz Look for directions sometime in late Februrary. Further info can be found at www.catemaco.org . This page is currently being translated to english so be patient. However you may enter that rainbow message board scroll down to the arcoiris/rainbow postings.

May 8th - June 6rd, 2005

"World" Rainbow Gathering in Turkey. Seed camp starts on the Vernal equinox March 21 2005. Scouts are called to scout in South East Asia for a world gathering to be in the Northern Winter 2005/06. For more info, go to www.groups.yahoo.com/group/turkeycaravan

July 6th - August 5th, 2005

European Rainbow Gathering in Germany. The Scouting group will meet on October 15th in Lacoma near Cottbus and welcomes every hint and all brothers and sisters, who have energy and time for scouting (even if you come later or for a short time only). In Lacoma there is a Guest house for us, as a base for the Scouting-group.
Our power comes from many different circles, which grow into a big one, if we're all holding hands. The network to prepare the European Gathering in Germany is building know and a meeting is planned for the last October weekend, from 29th to 31 th of October, probably in Berlin.
We have been decided to run a "Magic-Hat account" for scouting, preparation and Seed Camp at the GLS-Community Bank ("GLS" for "giving, lending, gifting"). The account number will be announced with the "Magic Hat Report" (look at www.rainbowinfo.de)

Nov 3 - Nov 28th, 2005

The Middle East Rainbow Gathering. For more info, go to the www.rainbow.israel.net web site.

Jan - Feb, 2005

Panama Rainbow Gathering at Arcoiris, Panama.

July 1 - 25, 2005

Rainbow Gathering in Norway. More info is here.

Last updated Nov 16, 2004

Please don't email me asking about gatherings or directions that aren't on this list, cause *everything* I have goes on here, as soon as I get the info. I get way too much email as it is.