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The Annual Rainbow Gathering of Living Light 2009 A circle of individuals gathering on the land in Wyoming have reached an understanding through counsel and careful concideration, the 2009 Annual Rainbow Gathering of Living Light will be enjoined and celebrated July 1st through 7th somewhere in the great lands of New Mexico. The Rainbow Gathering of Living Light is a freeform celebration of Spirit and community that is open to all peaceful peoples and devoid from commercial interests. Location of the gathering site will be decided and announced sometime in the first weeks of June. All voices and hearts are humbley welcomed to share in the vibration of world peace.  \\\ Annual Rainbow Gathering Scout Rendezvous (TBA) & Annual Rainbow Gathering Spring Counsel Get your tribe ready to join this awesome celebration. " If you would like to participate in helping manifest this grand specticle of love please join the Tribal Mailer and share your energy. "We Love You!" Current information can be found by visiting 2009 Annual Rainbow Family of the Living Light Gathering.













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Rainbow Family of the Living Light - Granola Funk Theater 2008 - Photo by Neo McKennedy http://www.flickr.com/photos/28370962@N04/ The Rainbow Family of Living Light, sometimes known as the "Rainbow Tribe", is an international loose affiliation of individuals who have a common goal of trying to achieve peace and love on Earth. Those who participate in, or sympathize with, the activities of this movement sometimes refer to the circle simply as the "Family". The words: Rainbow Family in the longer title are a reference to the families inclusiveness of all colors, classes, races and creeds.

The use of the phrase: Living Light in the longer title is a reference to "living lightly", or living with little mass or impact on the environment. Here's another daffy-nition: A rainbow gathering is called "rainbow" because it takes the full spectrum of hue-manity to make it happen; it literally 'takes all kinds' ... IOW, many hands make light work. :^) -or- Ya' know (the Rainbow) "it's made up of light". Living Light that is.

Some rainbow family participants make the claim that the family is the "largest non-organization of non-members in the world". In addition to referring to itself as a non-organization, the Rainbow Family of Living Light's "non-members" also playfully call the movement a "disorganization".

There are no official leaders, no formal structure, no official spokespersons, and no membership. Instead, the Rainbow Family forms community through passivly shared "traditions" of love for the Earth and gatherings to pray for peace. Most gatherings are loosely maintained by open, free form counsels consisting of any "non-member" who wishes to be part of a counsel. There is no formal organization or leadership. It is felt by many to be contrary to the spirit of the gatherings. It is said that any one with a belly button may consider themselves part of the rainbow family, and that even a belly button is not really needed. We are welcome home as one family.

Rainbow "counsels" are nothing more than ad hoc discussion circles, NOT elected legislative bodies that can decide anything for anyone who isn't participating directly. Agreement with concensi is ever and all-ways optional, NEVER mandatory. You have a mind of my own, and no one may dictate to your reason... There is NO WAY that all who gather can ever "duly appoint" anyone to any official position.

The rainbow family of living light is said to be made up of tribes and families and people from all walks of life coming together as one human family gathering together on the land. Rainbow gathering are different for every one. You may find people actively creating positive community with one another, learning and teaching ways we can live in harmony with nature, our mother earth, and each other and celebrating life together.

Arkansas Valley - Looks like great camping!There have been gatherings called Rainbow Gatherings since at least 1972, and there has been at least one large gathering of the tribes every year in the United States on public land around the 4th of July since then. Many gather then to pray for peace and healing in the world. There are also gatherings in many parts of the world, in different countries and on various continents, there are even world gatherings as well as many local and regional gatherings throughout the year. Some are timed with the solstice or equinox and at other special times and seasons throughout the year. It may be that there have been gatherings before or since the "first" rainbow gathering in 1972 that may not have called themselves rainbow gatherings but where of the same spirit.

The gatherings are called rainbow because they are for all the peoples of the earth, from many families, tribes, and nations. Some say that the Hopi people native to North America tell a vision of a time when mother earth, the land, air, waters, and creatures of all kinds were sick with poisons and ill treatment by people, the children of the white races, or more specifically the people who lived the cultures of those who displaced the native peoples of the Americas - not just Caucasians, would grow their hair long, wear beads, and come together with the children of all the nations to heal the earth.

Intentional community, respect for indigenous peoples and culture, ecology, and spirituality are common themes with peoples of the rainbow.

Rainbow Gatherings have always celebrated freedom of choice, encourage diversity and have helped inform generations of people about various cultural ideologies and Spiritual beliefs. Over the years these inclusive and freeform gatherings have spawned several and various same type gatherings to include what might be termed "Alternative Rainbow Gatherings". While many of these newer Rainbow Gatherings are still in their infancy, they do share much of the same Spirit, energy and sense of communal reverence.

Alternative Rainbow Gatherings may have had their start early on, subsequent gatherings beyond the original invitation in 1972 might well be viewed as alternatives manifested to recreate the love shared at the first gathering, certainly there where many people who wanted the gatherings to continue. While all Rainbow Gatherings share some traditions, it is only proper that different "tribes" celebrate these blessings in different manners. Not all Rainbow Gatherings have the same focuses nor do all gatherings enjoy the same focalizers.

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United States Annual & Alternative Rainbow Gatherings

1972: Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado
1973: Shoshone National Forest, Wyoming 
1974: Dixie National Forest, Utah 
1975: Ozark National Forest, Arkansas 
1976: Lewis and Clark National Forest, Montana 
1977: Gila National Forest, New Mexico 
1978: Umpqua National Forest, Oregon 
1979: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona 
1980: Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia 
1981: Kanisku National Forest, Washington 
1982: Boise National Forest, Idaho 
1983: Ottawa National Forest, Michigan 
1984: Modoc National Forest, California 
1985: Mark Twain National Forest, Missouri 
1986: Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania 
1987: Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina 
1988: Angelina National Forest, Texas 
1989: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada 
1990: Superior National Forest, Minnesota 
1991: Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont 
1992: White River National Forest, Colorado 
1993: Talladega National Forest, Alabama
1993: National Forest, Kentucky
1994: Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming 
1995: Carson National Forest, New Mexico 
1996: Mark Twain National Forest, Missouri 
1997: Ochoco National Forest, Oregon 
1998: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona 
1999: Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania 
2000: Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana 
2001: Boise National Forest, Idaho 
2002: Ottawa National Forest, Michigan 
2003: Bridger-Teton National Forest, Utah 
2004: Modoc National Forest, California
2004: Mark Twain National Forest, Missouri - A Gathering of the Tribes 
2005: Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
2005: Missouri State Forest, Missouri - A Gathering of the Tribes 
2006: Routt National Forest, Colorado
2006: Missouri, Georgia and West Virginia - A Gathering of the Tribes
2007: Ozark National Forest, Arkansas
2007: Fiery Forks State Park, Missouri - A Gathering of the Tribes
2008: Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming
2008: Rippee Access, Missouri - A Gathering of the Tribes
2009: New Mexico - Sante Fe National Forest New Mexico
2009: South Central Missouri - A Gathering of the Tribes

The European Gatherings

1983 Switzerland 
1984 Switzerland  
1986 France  
1987 Spain  
1988 Spain  
1989 Norway  
1990 Austria  
1991 Poland  
1992 Poland  
1993 Ireland  
1994 Slovenia  
1995 Czech Republic  
1996 Portugal  
1997 Greece  
1998 Russia  
1999 Hungary (on the path of the solar eclipse of 11 August)  
2000 Romania  
2001 Croatia  
2002 Italy  
2003 France (Pyrenees)  
2004 Bulgaria  
2005 Germany  
2006 England  
2007 Bosnia  
2008 Serbia  
2009 Ukraine  

World Gatherings

2000 Australia  
2001 Zimbabwe (on the path of the solar eclipse)  
2003 Brazil  
2004 Costa Rica  
2004 Quebec, Canada (Turtle Island Gathering, non-consensed w.g.)  
2005 Turkey  
2006 Thailand  
2008 China  
2009 New Zealand  
2009 Taiwan  

World Healing Gatherings

2006 Egypt (Sinai)  



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