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We'll meet again
08/08/2011
The 22nd World Scout Jamboree ended just how it began, with a downpour of rain and an outpouring of joy and friendship.
The 40,000 participants gathered in the round for the closing ceremony on Saturday night.
Royal pride
The King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf addressed the assembled throng saying 'I am very proud to be a Scout today'. He then led everyone in a mock rocket launch blast before the fireworks display.
Japanese Scouts came on to stage to collect the Jamboree flag ahead of the next World Jamboree in 2015.
They paid tribute to the Scouts who lost their lives in the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan earlier this year and thanked Scouts all over the world for their messages of friendship and support.
Spectacular scenes
A moment of solemnity followed as everyone stood to renew their promise in five different languages.
The evening drew to a close with a spectacular firework display, and a lightning storm. New friends huddled together to say goodbye and celebrate their experiences.
Emily from Greater London said 'What an incredible way to end a Jamboree. The ceremony may be over and the Jamboree may be too but the friendships and the memories will stay with me forever.'
The first UK units departed the Jamboree site at 1am to embark on Home Hospitality across Europe.
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By Unit uk013
on 08/08/2011 14:51 We were one of the first units to leave in the thunder storm....a truly amazing and unforgetable jamboree. Hoho is a very welcoming and cultural experience. Big thanks to uk contingent for their support and hard work xxxx
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By Christopher Dean
on 08/08/2011 15:54 I visited the Jamboree last Thursday and the atmosphere was truly unbelievable. What a powerful message Scouting is sending to the World about living together in peace and harmony.
Christopher Dean
Deputy CC (Programme), Greater London SW
UK Project Leader, Scouts of the World Award
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By Deb Jones
on 09/08/2011 01:32 I feel that I have been able to share some of the experience that my son is gaining through the wonderful flickr pics and videos -thank you to all who have shared them
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By Matt Welton
on 11/08/2011 16:38 What an adventure! Such a good time, shame it wasnt for longer.
Was a once in a lifetime opportunity, wouldnt change it for the world.Thank you everyone :)
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By Stephen Webb-Bowen
on 13/08/2011 20:55 Why did all the jamboree videos feature mainly interviews with girls and ethnic minorities just like our monthly magazine. There s still a majority of boys in scouting which those at the top seem to have fogotton
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By Simon Fairless - UK75 Muddy Dragons
on 18/08/2011 15:42 A fantastic two and a half weeks. Please pass our thanks to the entire UK CMT and CST for supplying and supporting a gret event. Muddy Dragons
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By Beth Woodcock - UK unit 21
on 19/08/2011 13:22 Being a part of something so great and spectacular has made me truly grateful to be a part of something so amazing; the scouting association. The 22nd World Scout Jamboree.. is an experience which I will never stop talking about, it has given me so much to think about and I have experienced so many new things. The friendships that I have made within my unit and from units all over the world will be friendships that I continue to have throughout my life. Thank you once again to my unit leaders, the whole of the uk contingent team and the hosts sweden for putting on such an amazing Jamboree in Rinkaby, Sweden 2011. This time will never, ever be forgotten, by anyone! :) xxxxx
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By aidan tullett
on 26/09/2011 15:48 i miss eveyone i met there. it was the best holiday i ever had
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By aidan tullett 28uk rampions
on 26/09/2011 15:49 hi all the jamboree was great i am going to the next jamboree in japan see you there if your going
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