Countries and their scouting traditions

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  1. 7. Rite-of-passage hikes to Poon Hill and Annapurna peaks mirror the Himalayan spirit.
  2. 9. Origami cranes are folded and offered during peace ceremonies each August 6th at Hiroshima.
  3. 10. Founder’s Day gatherings include Zulu stick dancing and Afrikaans songs at Gilwell Park, Johannesburg.
  4. 12. Winter Klondike Derbies test Scouts’ skills in snowshoeing, sled hauling, and freezing-weather camping.
  5. 13. Horseback treks across Pampas grasslands honor the legacy of San Martín Day.
  6. 14. The Bethlehem Peace Light is carried nationwide by youth during Advent each December.
  7. 15. Annual pilgrimages to the Basilica of Guadalupe unite Scouting with national devotion.
  8. 17. Pre-1979, Nowruz campfires and Persian New Year rituals were central Scout traditions.
  9. 18. A nationwide service event, the Mutirão Escoteiro, often carries samba energy and community carnival style.
  10. 19. Scouts take part in Semana Santa night processions, carrying candles in Ronda de la Estrella.
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  1. 1. National Scout Day on July 1 features royal parades honoring Rama VI, founder of local Scouting.
  2. 2. Theatrical “Gang Shows” blend Scouting with Aussie musical comedy on professional stages.
  3. 3. Ramadan fanoos lantern towers are built during nighttime Scout festivals.
  4. 4. The Sunbird badge and Maasai-inspired parades with song and dance mark major jamborees.
  5. 5. Pilgrimages to Chartres Cathedral weave Catholic liturgy into annual Scout camps.
  6. 6. Independence Day parades on March 6th feature Scout marching and drumming in Accra’s main square.
  7. 8. Hari Pengakap celebrations include mosque parades and royal palace reviews honoring local sultans.
  8. 10. Massive co-ed jamborees every four years in Kristianstad showcase Viking heritage themes.
  9. 11. Scouts here hold May 4th–inspired civic service rallies blending patriotism and youth volunteerism.
  10. 16. Presidential “Rashtrapati” awards are bestowed in Gandhinagar ceremonies that honor Gandhian ideals.