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But this is not necessary because the groups will be shuffled anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, we should have a banner of the future humanity, or something of that type. It shouldn\u2019t be done out of pride, as if to say, \u201cHere we are, against everyone else.\u201d That kind of sentiment should definitely not be there. On the contrary, we are turned toward everyone with a bright face and an open heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The word \u201cWe\u201d has to be written on the banner. And \u201cWe\u201d is not ours or yours; it\u2019s everyone together, the common humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Should the day start with everyone gathering to raise a flag, and music?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 I think this would be good. The children should have a chance to feel proud, to be reminded of their great mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Can we invite adult musical groups to these camps?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 What for? We will create musical ensembles right there, on the spot. Children have to have guitar lessons. They will all be happy to learn this. We should never have people from outside come there. Over three months we will create wonderful musical groups. This tremendously helps people to express themselves. Let them beat on the drums as much as they want there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Should we celebrate holidays there? And if yes, what should we celebrate?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 We have to celebrate our own holidays. Say we went on a hike. After the hike we perform, have a festive meal, give out ice-cream and sweets. And this is a holiday for us. It can include songs and maybe a bonfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There shouldn\u2019t be any general national or folk holidays. At least it shouldn\u2019t be done in a prominent, flashy way. This distracts everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important thing is the integral society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 You mentioned bonfires. Can you explain the significance of this phenomenon of people getting together around a fire?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 It\u2019s an ancient human drive. A person cannot tear himself away from a fire, from looking at the fire and feeling its warmth. Sometime we have to use these opportunities. But in principle, this should be done in order for the children to plan and direct this evening by themselves ahead of time, including their own songs or songs that were written by our friends previously, specifically for these types of gatherings. In principle, it\u2019s a gathering of friends around a bonfire. But it can also happen without the bonfire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 When people sit around a bonfire, sometimes a very warm atmosphere, a special setting is created. Can we use that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013 Yes, but I think that people won\u2019t particularly feel the difference whether it happens by a bonfire or elsewhere. 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