Regional Rainbow Manual
Regional Rainbow Gathering
Miniature Manual
Welcome Home!
The Rainbow Family of Living Light welcomes you to the regional family
gatherings; a place where people co-operate not compete.
Each year the family holds the Gathering of the Tribes, a totally Free
non-commercial sharing of our lives and sacred hearts, in the Cathedral
of Nature for the healing of the earth. Regional gatherings like
this
one are where our tribes are defined; here we forge relationships,
practice
the alternative living skills and keep alive the spirit we bring to
larger gatherings like the North American Gathering.
Our Pledge to Each Other and the World
* We pledge to respect and care for each other in all things.
* We pledge to drop all forms of violence in our relations with
each other.
* We pledge to deal with each other up front and with open hearts.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE TRADITIONS OF OUR PEOPLE
Focused Magic
Technology
Recent councils have reaffirmed original consensus that the gathering
of the tribes is intended as an opportunity to experiment with different
ways of living. For this reason and others we ask that firearms,
radios,
tape decks, electric lights, sound amplification equipment, chainsaws,
and power tools be left at home. All vehicles stop at the parking
lot
or bus village.
Main Gate
When you volunteer for main gate you get to see it all come in.
Parking
crew keeps the roads open and gate crew greets the world with hugs
and
info. Main gate is where new gatherers first see RAP 107 (Read
and Heed!).
All weapons, alcoholic beverages, and other forms of intoxication stop
here.
Main gate is where newcomers learn that, in terms of ideas, they
are
about to enter "Liberated Territory".
Kitchens
Once you have helped a silent forest glade become a bustling volunteer
kitchen that serves thousands of nutritious Free meals and becomes
a silent
glade again you will know what they mean when someone tells you magic
did it!
Each person needs their Own cup, bowl, and spoon. Wash buckets,
including
a bleach dip prevents the spread of disease.
C.A.L.M.
Center for Alternative Living & Medicine. In this wounded
world many
of our family come to the gathering in need of healing. At larger
Gatherings,
CALM provides free health care, healing workshops, a woman's center,
an
herbal apothecary, and counseling to all in need. At regionals,
we provide
services as we are able. Healers of all kinds are invited to
join the
staff!
Council
It is around the council fire that everyday questions and the future
of the
rainbow are decided. When the conch if blown we assemble in a
circle and,
holding hands we seek to treat each other and the earth with respect.
Consensus
All council decisions are by consensus. This means that action
is taken
on an issue only after a clear statement of proposal hjas been read
and
no one has blocked consensus. This is why it is important to
be present
when issues that concern you are discussed. Everyone is given
an opportunity
to speak. A feather (or other symbolic article) is passed to
designate
the speaker. We respect the person holding the feather with silence
and
attention. When we hold the feather we respect the council by
being short and to
the point.
Bus Village
Many of our family are nomads, either part-time or year round.
When a vehicle becomes
a home it becomes unique. Bus village is a small town of unique
vehicles. If you live
in a bus, park it here!
Shanti-Sena
Shanti-Sena means "Peace Center"! There are no "Rainbow Police".
We are
secure because we watch out for each other. We are All Shanti-Sena.
Experienced Shanti-Sena hold regular peace keeping workshops which
everyone is
encouraged to attend at least once. Do you know what to do in
an
emergency?
Magic Hat
At each gathering we have a magic hat. Its magic lies in the
miracles
sharing Can do. By combining our resources we can buy bulk and
use
our buying power most efficiently. Magic hat also collects for
consensus
projects. We feed the multitudes! A banking council appointed
by the
main council handles purchases and keeps open books.
Drugs
The rainbow council is in favor of gentle herbal remedies that promote
the bodies natural defenses. Chemical intoxication of any kind
is
dangerous to the spirit of our gathering.
Sweats
Experienced volunteers lead native style sweat lodge/sauna baths for
health and pleasure. Sweating re-invigorates you by flushing
built-up
toxins from your body. The closeness and fellowship of the lodge
is an
opportunity for prayer and song. Don't be afraid to show up with
an
armload of firewood. Please don't enter the lodge with an infectious
disease.
Kid Village
The innocence and spirit of the flower child is what brings us all
to
Gatherings. Ideally, the whole world should be safe for children:
this is
our vision of peace. At national gatherings, where thousands
are new
to our ways, Kid Village is where we defend and protect this freedom
and innocence most strongly. Regionals are known for offering
a more
intimate, friendly space. Protect our children wherever they
are!
Trade Circle
Many of our family work in various crafts and many bring their best
work
to show off or to trade for pieces that catch their eye. The
mutual
exchange of gifts is encouraged. Money changing in the temple
is not.
Our right to gather on public lands depends on our remaining a non-commercial
event!
Info Center
Bulletin boards, notices, information, networking, rides, and a crew
of volunteers to deal with rumor control and camp communication.
Workshops
Anyone with a skill may announce a free workshop and post notices on
info center bulletin boards. There is also a time for public
announcements at evening meal.
Scouting Council
The general area of next year's gathering is decided as this year's
Vision Council. Experienced scouts are sent ouit to inspect dozens
of potential sites. The co-ordinate their activities by contacting
a
focalizer for the region and attending Scouting Council in April.
Building the Rainbow Camp
Once a site is chosen, teams move onto the land and begin to mark
trails and develop springs. Main Kitchen is raised and begins
to
feed workers. Sanitary trenches are dug and water lines set.
At national gatherings as many as 20,000 people have attended at peak.