Damanhur in Prague

A group of Damanhurians went to Prague, Czech Republic to participate in the seventh edition a large public festival on esoterica, organic nutrition and wellness. More than 15,000 participants were present at the event, which was divided in three different areas, each focusing on one of the main themes. In anticipation of this event, a basic Damanhur website in Czech has been created online.

Condor Girasole gave several presentations on Damanhur in English while Iva translated to Czech, and he also led sessions of inner harmonization. The public responded well to this practical meditative technique involving respiration, sound and movement, and the relationship between these three elements. Ara Caprifoglio offered Sacred Dance performances while Suricato Dattero played didgeridoo, dogbone and other indigenous instruments. Maia and Giancarlo were present as well, and they as well as everyone in the group contributed to setting up the presentation, including a new display with beautiful images of the Temples. The presenters spoke with the public about Damanhur's innovative wellness therapies, such as Selfica, and social experimentation.

Condor recounts, "The atmosphere of the festival was quite conducive to meeting people, as it drew in a public that has similar frequencies and interests. With our display stand on the Temples and other presentations, Damanhur brought out a practical and concrete as well as spiritual contribution to the festival." Iva shares that toward the end of the festival, a youth group offered 300 drums to the public, teaching simple exercises to create cohesion and harmony.

Damanhur shall participate in a related event with the same themes to be held in Bratislava, Slovakia in September 2010, and shall return to Prague for the festival next year in April 2011.