On Monday, August 24, we had our photo day for the Spiritual People of Damanhur. This day is an annual tradition that has been going strong for 20 years. Citizens of Damanhur and those who take part in the Spiritual People gather together in Damjl for a large group photo, which serves as both a physical and energetic snapshot of the community. Then, the nucleo communities, groups from the spiritual pathways of the School of Meditation, and other affiliations came together for smaller group photos.
The day’s festivities continued with various booths offering artisan and culinary products from Damanhur’s communities and centers. At sunset, there was a competition of 'Metratura,' which is an awareness and concentration meditation, won by Mirit. In the evening, the fully-packed Damjl amphitheatre saw a music and dance performance, featuring fire dance, restylized Damanhurian folk dances and Damanhur music, culminating in a festive and vibrant atmosphere.