1999 European Rainbow Gathering Howdy Folks

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17TH INTERNATIONAL GATHERING OF THE RAINBOW FAMILIES OF LIVING LIGHT: "YEAR OF THE BLACK SUN", HUNGARY, 1999 !!!

A rare Total Solar Eclipse will darken all of Europe, the Middle East, and on to India. We have a beautiful gathering place, in the Bakony Hills, close to the centerline of the Eclipse path. We will take part in this natural cosmic marvel with appropriate ceremonial observance. Will you join with us to help turn darkness into light ??

DATES OF THE GATHERING

GOING TO THE GATHERING

From Budapest: train or bus to Veszprem, then train or bus (bus is better) to Zirc....and bus to Bakonybel town. From Vienna (Wien): train or bus to Gyor,then Papa, then bus to Bakonybel. From Bakonybel: Go on the south road out of town to our Rainbow Parking Area. No motor vehicles past this point. Here is the trailhead.... a marked footpath that will take you Home. WELCOME HOME!

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CLIMATE AND CONDITIONS AT THE SITE

August will be mostly hot and dry with clear skies... but some little rain is possible. Drink lots of liquids. The grassy meadow has insects like flies, mosquitoes and ticks. Come prepared.

WHAT TO BRING

Personal cup/bowl/spoon. sleeping bag. shelter: tent/tipi/tarpaulin. personal hygiene items. clothing. musical instruments. insect repellent like citronella, or teatree oil. art supplies like paper and colors. treats to share. songs, stories, jokes, poetry. games.

Large cooking pots + kettles, teapots, metal cooking grilles, spices, herbs, dried fruit/nuts/mushrooms, quantities of rice/beans/flour, large tarpaulins of cloth or plastic, buckets, shovels, saws, axes, hatchets, rope/cord/string, candles. a Smile, and YOU !!

DO NOT BRING

xx alchohol, drugs xx electronic sound systems xx machinery xx dogs xx violence, weapons xx

THE GATHERING OF THE RAINBOW FAMILIES OF LIVING LIGHT

We are a worldwide tribe of volunteers. Our gatherings are free, non-commercial, and open to all. We gather to heal ourselves, repair the Earth, and to celebrate life itself. Our act of gathering is a living prayer... a demonstration of Peace...Love...and an excercise of Human Rights: 1) the basic and instinctive right of all human people to freely assemble in public spaces. 2) the right of all people to freely express their beliefs,... alone, or as a group. Once a year in Europe, and once a year in America, we have a large family gathering. More frequently, smaller regional gatherings are held by local families throughout the year. Rainbow Family is worldwide: we've gathered in Asia, India, Australia, South America, South Africa, Israel, Russia, Mexico, and many other places.

We are artists, musicians, workers, students, professional people, children , light-workers, peace activists, green activists, grownups, lovers of life, from all ages, and backgrounds. "There are many colors to the Rainbow". We have no leaders. We are more like a large family than an organization. We make decisions in a council circle -- each person has a voice. All participate.

Together in our kitchens, we lovingly prepare healthful , delicious vegetarian meals. .. with two daily Food Circle feasts. We raise money for food, and other expenses, by passing a Magic Hat... for your love donation.

Daily activity includes a full course of workshops. Some workshop themes: yoga, massage, meditation, healing plants, natural medicine, practicing peace, earth repair, brother-sister circles, dance, music, circus arts, ... and more. Come prepared to create, and focalize your own workshop on a subject you know. Share knowledghe... share love.

If there is a requirement for joining us in gathering together, then it is simply that you have a heart !!!