Rainbow Family Gathering - Colorado

[Riverkilt]

When is always July 4th at noon...a silent circle of prayers for peace. Gears up a few days before and winds down a few days after.

Where varies year to year...exact location announced just a few days in advance to avoid hassles with freaked out authorities. Rumors say Colorado this year...maybe even the western slope in SW Colorado....hope hope.

Even my friends, regulars most every year, don't know where yet. But we'll gear up to go, then go.

Ron

[UmAnOnion]

Yup, just asking who was going....heard good stuff...old hippies praying for peace...sober....drumming sober....what a concept.

Might be near impossible to hook up in such a crowd anyway, but thought it didn't hurt to ask if anyone on the board might be going.

Maybe I can get my UK Natural tye died there....

Ron

Hey Ron,
was thinking of you and the tie dying of your kilt the other day - was passing a subway stop where a lot of artists hang out peddling thier wares and saw a guy 'graffitti-ing' a pair of white canvas shoes with colored weater color markers - came back with an effect very similar to tie dieing but a bit more controlled.... was thinking that would bring aboutr an interesting result on a kilt....

[Pour1Malt]

ai dinnae ken if ai cuid drum sober.... :rolleyes:

but hae fun an tak piccies Ron!!!!

guid oan ya

[highlandtide]

Moved to off-topic since this isnt a Celtic related event...(I have been to a gathering however...)

[KiltedKnight]

From the wikipedia:

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 group sometimes refer to their group simply as the "Family". The words: Rainbow Family in the longer title are a reference to the group's inclusiveness of all colors or races. 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. Rainbow family participants make the claim that their group is the "largest non-organization of non-members in the world". In addition to referring to itself as a non-organization, the group's "non-members" also even playfully call the group a "disorganization". There are no official leaders, no structure, no official spokespersons, and no membership. Instead, the Rainbow Family forms community through shared "traditions" of love for the Earth, and gatherings to pray for peace. It is maintained by councils consisting of any "non-member" who wishes to be part of the council.

Oh...Hippies.

Chris.

[Mike1]

Hey, KiltedKnight, I must have been typing too fasr for you, the first go-round. Let me try THIS again.

[Riverkilt]

Thanks Onion,

Had thought of something near that to have Hopi designs done as an alternative to embroidery. Let it go when I figured its probably not culturally sensitive for a "Bowana" (Anglo) to be running around in Hopi-like garb.

Didn't think of it as a way to do other designs.

Still hung up on committing to any one thing rather than the vesitility of plain white...which is unusual enough in a kilt.

Ron

[Scottish Chi]

Glad to hear things like this still exist. I would liked to have been there. It seems as though there is not much left of those good things from the 60's since many have forgotten. But I have spent the last 40 years doing what I can and am able to look back with satisfaction on my small successes. My spirit will be with you.

Cheers! Bill

[Archangel]

Always find it odd when people have trouble with seeking peace, love and understanding. Together, they are the true goals of a warrior. The alternative is really sad.

Peace and blessings to you, Ron.

btw, to keep the mod happy, I won't make it this weekend. Ha.

[Kilted KT]

The rainbow family gathering in Co made the news on CNN... I think I saw riverkilt on TV!!!