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This EcoGathering coincides with May Day, which represents the cross-quarter day of Beltane, which translates to “Bright Fire” and is the point at which the Earth is halfway between her Vernal Equinox and Summer Solstice. Historically, understanding and tracking the natural rhythms of the Earth has been paramount to survival and making meaning. Marking these rhythmically significant days with land-based rites and rituals was an important part of maintaining meaning and mooring in many cultures. May Day also has historical significance as Workers’ Day, which celebrates the struggles and gains of the labor movement. We will explore how communities in diaspora, without connection to their ancestral roots and place, can reclaim their rituals, traditions and heritage in light of new circumstances, to become more connected with their history, their spirituality, their mind and body, and the natural world around them. We’ll also ponder the power of connection land-based rituals, right livelihood pursuits, and labor justice struggles.
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