What
is the Rainbow Family?
"Some say it is the largest non-organization of non-members in the world. We have no leaders, and no organization. The Rainbow Family means different things to different people. It is safe to say that we are into intentional community building, non-violence, and alternative lifestyles.
We also believe that Peace and Love are great things and that there is not enough in the world. Many of our traditions are based on Native American traditions, and we have a strong orientation to take care of the earth.
We gather in a National Forest yearly to pray for peace on this planet.
A
Rainbow Gathering
is potentially the greatest manifestation of Freedom & Spirit on the Earth.
It is what everyone who goes to it makes it. There is never an entry fee.
There are no mandatory costs. It is funded entirely by volunteer donations.
It is also run pretty much solely by volunteer energy. The only way something
gets done is because people pitch in and offer their time, sweat and know
how to make it happen. A Rainbow Gathering is dependent on the passing of
the Magic Hat. People are given an opportunity to contribute funds to go out
and buy supplies and pay for various workings to brings about a safe Gathering
for everyone.
A Rainbow Gathering is a nurturing process for the body, mind, soul, and spirit of those who attend. To feed thousands, the Kitchen have developed through out the years. The Kitchen at the gathering as in many families are the center of the home. They are the hubs of activity. There are a myriad number of tasks. There is a lot of work. Gathering fire wood, hauling water, Carrying supplies take on vast complexities in different locations.
Each site lends its own challenges and learning opportunities. The greatest challenges and unique learning experiences come from the people. There are so many different people at a large gathering...
A
Rainbow Gathering Main Circle is the reason many gatherers come for. At the
Circle we become One.
A Rainbow Gathering is life and an ongoing attempt to make it better.
Text edited from the Middle-East Rainbow Family of Living Light site
