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Howzit everybelly,
It's hard to convey the excitement circulating around the island about this gathering. With nothing but simple fliers and lots of word of mouth, mindshare is buzzing even among people who are "not into rainbow gatherings". This gathering will be more accessible than last year's, so more people than ever will make the drive to come and check it out.
For those who know what rainbow gatherings are all about, this is a good opportunity to engage the newbies on core rainbow ethics-- especially PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. Don't leave nothin'-- not even somebody else's cig butts or bottle caps.
Please let's spread the word that we WILL leave the site cleaner than we found it. Malama da 'aina! We have done this every year-- last year I personally hauled out two truckloads of trash, much of which wasn't even our own. We, the Hawai'i Rainbow Family, are also extremely sensitive to cultural and ecological concerns. As I write, core focalizers are talking about raising money to tow abandoned vehicles already somewhat near the site-- even before the gathering begins!
This year's (most probable) site is possibly cold, wet, and rainy this time of year, so come prepared. Bring extra blankets, tarps, flashlights, dry firewood, and at least one 5- 8 gallon container of water per person! There is NO fresh water on the site.
Last year's gathering was primarily revolving around three firecircles: Main Circle, Main Kitchen and Kiddie Village. If you have kids, definitely consider camping near kiddie village. If you like to plug in, Main Kitchen is ground zero for heroic volunteers. Main Circle will be more raucous than ever this year, in part because of the easy accessibility and non-rainbow gawkers/partiers. This is why I am personally focalizing a counterbalancing quiet night scene at kiddie village, open to very quiet acoustic music and coversation, maybe chai or 'awa, but definitely no alcohol/addiction jonesing. And, please, no waking the babies!
Wherever and however you plug in at the gathering this year, I'm sure you'll have a fabulous time. It all is coming together rather magically.
Aloha,
Benjamin
It's hard to convey the excitement circulating around the island about this gathering. With nothing but simple fliers and lots of word of mouth, mindshare is buzzing even among people who are "not into rainbow gatherings". This gathering will be more accessible than last year's, so more people than ever will make the drive to come and check it out.
For those who know what rainbow gatherings are all about, this is a good opportunity to engage the newbies on core rainbow ethics-- especially PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT. Don't leave nothin'-- not even somebody else's cig butts or bottle caps.
Please let's spread the word that we WILL leave the site cleaner than we found it. Malama da 'aina! We have done this every year-- last year I personally hauled out two truckloads of trash, much of which wasn't even our own. We, the Hawai'i Rainbow Family, are also extremely sensitive to cultural and ecological concerns. As I write, core focalizers are talking about raising money to tow abandoned vehicles already somewhat near the site-- even before the gathering begins!
This year's (most probable) site is possibly cold, wet, and rainy this time of year, so come prepared. Bring extra blankets, tarps, flashlights, dry firewood, and at least one 5- 8 gallon container of water per person! There is NO fresh water on the site.
Last year's gathering was primarily revolving around three firecircles: Main Circle, Main Kitchen and Kiddie Village. If you have kids, definitely consider camping near kiddie village. If you like to plug in, Main Kitchen is ground zero for heroic volunteers. Main Circle will be more raucous than ever this year, in part because of the easy accessibility and non-rainbow gawkers/partiers. This is why I am personally focalizing a counterbalancing quiet night scene at kiddie village, open to very quiet acoustic music and coversation, maybe chai or 'awa, but definitely no alcohol/addiction jonesing. And, please, no waking the babies!
Wherever and however you plug in at the gathering this year, I'm sure you'll have a fabulous time. It all is coming together rather magically.
Aloha,
Benjamin
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