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We built this city
03/08/2011
One of the most popular zones at the World Scout Jamboree offers young people the chance to create their ideal town, and UK Scouts love it.
The people zone at the event includes the City of People. Here, young people have the chance to build a fictional world, one they would like to live in.
The city boasts a Mayor, a craft village, a garden of reflection and more. In each area, young people take part in many activities.
Consistent values
‘It was amazing to have a go at creating your own town, with its own culture and its own rules – especially with a group of people from completely different backgrounds.’ said Graham from Northampton.
Clara from South East Scotland was also having a ball. ‘We had to visit other towns and try and work out what their values and rules were, using drama, sock puppets and storytelling. It was really funny.’
At the end of the morning everyone came together at the town stage to reflect upon the values that were consistent across all the towns – namely peace and friendship.
Ramadan celebrations
Elsewhere there was much celebration as Ramadan began. UK Scouts joined in the festivities at the Ramadan food house and the onsite mosque with performances from the Tel-Aviv Musical Scout Group and a Saudi Arabian brass band.
Yoosuf from Birmingham said ‘It’s great to celebrate with people from around the world.’
Sharing faith and beliefs plays a key part in the Jamboree experience.
Jack from Central Scotland had just returned from a meditation session in the Buddhist temple. ‘The faiths and beliefs zone is amazing. I have learnt more in an hour about world religions than in years at school, because I can experience it.
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Previous updates
Sub camp life for UK Scouts - video (02/08/11)
Bushcraft Jamboree (02/08/11)
A field of dreams (01/08/11)
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