20th World Jamboree - Thailand

• December 28th, 2002 -January 8th, 2003, 20th World Jamboree, Bangkok, Thailand

The Jamboree will be a great gathering event, providing an opportunity for 30,000 Scouts from all over the world to spend 12 days camping together and attend interesting actvities which will be designed for them in self-development and social responsibility within the framework of the educational Scout method. The Jamboree will foster the progress and unity of World Scout Movement to the next millenium and will also strongly link it to the Asian cultures which open up to modernity, both in terms of activities and method used in cheerful and friendly atmosphere.

The 20th World Scout Jamboree in Thailand will be an important event full of challenging and interesting activities for Scouts coming from all over the world. The activities are especially designed to offer non-formal education opportunities to cope with the world awareness for the youth in the next Millenium. Emphasis will be made on learning through activities which will enable young Scouts to gain, in particular, physical skills, scientific initiation and latest information technology, to be well aware of environment education, community development and to have an opportunity to a dialogue of culture. Scouts will have an opportunity to learn about Thai culture and traditions. The exhibition of arts and cultures of the host nation and other Asian and Pacific countries will be on display during the period of the World Jamboree.

The 20th World Scout Jamboree will take place at Sattahip located in Chonburi Province, 150 kms south of Bangkok, on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand. The area covers about 1,200 hectares and consists of flat plains, foothills and a long white sandy beach, gradually sloping down towards the crystal blue sea which is suitable for water-sports and outdoor activities.

The Jamboree site is surrounded by many beautiful mountains and lakes as well as sandy beaches and a crystal clear sea. Water sports will be a main feature. Other major activities will include:

• Global Development Village
• On-site activities
• Ceremonies and events with a colourful presentation of the Thai traditions: Floating Ceremony and Water Festival
• Religious programmes
• Home hospitality
• Special programmes of tourism arranged with co-operation of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

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