South African Rainbow Gathering

The Rainbow Family of Living Light welcomes you to our family gathering. Where people share time and space to co operate not compete. Rainbow Gatherings are about the future, and it is our commitment to bring our shared vision into reality that we are about. And we will succeed We stand against the politics of hate and bigotry and those who would divide us against ourselves. We are about freedom. We Are One people, One planet. Together, we gather to renew our spirit and to reaffirm our commitment to the vision of a better planet and to share our strengths and ideas so that after we are long forgotten, our vision will live on, that some day we too will walk among the stars.

Please join us on a journey to reconnect to our mother the earth:

• Unconditional love and strength
• Passion and compassion
• Unity and flow
• Flowers and abundance
• Conscience and sharing
• Learning and teaching
• Nature and soul
• Light and night
• Dreams and sights
• Joy and heart
• Songs and games
• Tongues and rains
• Tenderness and rainbows
• Mornings and sacred fires
• Spirals and spirits
• Bliss and breath
• Energy and paths
• Peace and stars

There is no authoritarian hierarchy here. It works because each of us takes the responsibility to make it work. Part of that responsibility is a pledge we keep to each other :

• we pledge to respect and care for each other in all things
• we pledge to drop all forms of violence in our relations with each other
• we pledge to deal with each other up front and with open hearts.

Dis-Organization

Beware of people who say things like, “I’m in charge!” We are All leaders of the rainbow. The dishes get done and crappers get dug because We see to it personally.

Kitchens

Once you have helped a silent forest glade become a bustling volunteer kitchen that serves hundreds of nutritious Free meals and becomes a silent glade again you will know what they mean when someone tells you magic did it! Each person needs their Own cup, bowl, and spoon. Wash buckets, including antibacterial dip that prevents the spread of disease. (See more on What To Bring section.)

Council

It is around the council fire that everday questions and the future of the rainbow are decided. When a horn is blown we assemble in a circle and, holding hands we seek to treat each other and the earth with respect.

Consensus

All council decisions are by consensus. This means that action is taken on an issue only After a clear statement of the proposal has been read and no one has blocked Consensus. This is why it is important to be present when issues that concern you are discussed. Everyone is given an opportunity to speak. A feather or talking stick is passed to designate the speaker. We respect the person holding the feather with silence and attention. When we hold the feather we respect the council by being short and to the point.

Shanti-Sena

Shanti-Sena means “Peace Center”! There are no “Rainbow Police”. We are secure because we watch out for each other. We are All Shanti-Sena. Experienced Shanti-Sena hold regular peace keeping workshops which everyone is encouraged to attend at least once. Do you know what to do in an emergency?

Magic Hat

At each gathering we have a magic hat. Its magic lies in the miracles sharing Can do. By combining our resources we can buy in bulk and use our buying power most efficiently. We feed the all! A banking council appointed by the main council handles purchases and keeps open books.

Drugs

The rainbow council is in favor of gentle herbal remedies that promote the bodies natural defences. Chemical intoxication of any kind is dangerous to the spirit of our gathering, and we ask that all respect this.

Sweats

Experienced volunteers lead native style sweat lodges for health and pleasure. Sweating re-invigorates you by flushing built-up toxins from your body. The closeness and fellowship of the lodge is an opportunity for prayer and song. Don’t be afraid to show up with an armload of firewood. Please don’t enter the lodge with an infectious disease.

Trade Circle

Many of our family work in various crafts and many bring their best work to show off or to trade for pieces that catch their eye. The mutual exchange of gifts is encouraged. Money changing is discouraged.

Info Center

Bulletin boards, notices, information, networking, rides, and a crew of volunteers to deal with rumor control and camp communications.

Workshops

Anyone with a skill may announce a free workshop and post notices on info center bulletin boards. There is also a time for public announcements at evening meal.

Please protect our land!

• Harm no living thing: use only down dead wood, cut no living trees.
• Drop no litter of any kind. Separate trash for recycling and deposit at collection sites. Put only vegetable matter in compost pits. PROTECT OUR WATER!
• Use only biodegradeble soap and not within 50 metres of water areas.
• Do not pee or poo in or near water areas.
• Do not camp above springs. PROTECT OUR HEALTH!
• Use your own cup, bowl, spoon and wash them thoroughly, including an antibacterial dip.
• Use only compost toilets. Clean up after children and pets. Cover feces and toilet paper with dirt and ashes.
• Wash hands. (Break the Fly connection! Feces – Fly – Food You!)
• Pets should stay home. Be responsible for your animals. Keep them out of kitchens – foods – fights.
• Participate in Shanti-Sena workshops and activities.
• Weapons are inappropriate.
• Donate to magic hat. Our power combined is many times our power separate.
• Confront the Rainbow with an open heart and you will see the Vision!

Things to bring

Tent, mattress, sleeping bag, tarp, pots, pans, bowl, cup, spade, panga, anything else you think you might need for one month camping & connecting with the earth.

DIRECTIONS:

From Durban:

• Take the N3 via PMB and Howick.
• Turn off at Exit 107 Howick Tweedie turn off.
• Turn left, continue to T-Junction, turn right onto R103
• Continue for 5km, turn left at Dargle/Impendle Road.
• Follow road for 20km on tar, 10km on dirt, taking right fork
• after Barretts Country house. Take right turn at the D710.
• Zuvuya is 4km on this district road.

From Joburg:

• Take the N3 towards durban
• Turn off at Exit 107, turn right over highway
• Follow Durban directions