Recollections from GG 3: Third Global Gathering in South Africa, February 2020 by Theoklymenos (from the Black Forest, Germany)
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hose were the days, my friend, we thought they’d never end...”—but, all of a sudden everything stopped: The coronavirus changed our lives dramatically in no time, in and outside of Faerie Space, as we all know. Because of that I am looking back a bit melancholically and sing a hymn of praise. I am so glad and thankful that I’ve had the opportunity to join the Third Global Gathering in South Africa from 15th to 24th February 2020, which was one of the last Faerie gatherings in the whole world happening before the corona-crises stopped the way we Faeries use to connect in real Life. By joining literally in the flesh. GG 3 was a great gift from heaven (or MotherEarth or Universe or God, whatever you may call it) for me and over eighty other Faeries from around the globe who just happened to be there. We attendees can keep and cherish in our mind those still fresh memories about the amazing, fabulous, healing Faerie energy that we co-created and enjoyed all together during this wonderful ten days in sacred Faerie Space. Each time you recall a memory, it’s rewritten the moment
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you think of it. It is the rewriting that you remember next time. Warmwaterberg Spa: to begin with—(a selfcatering resort between Barrydale and Ladismith in the Province Western Cape) is a perfect place for Faeries to come together. Located in the middle of nowhere with mineral hot springs and a scenic view to the mountains around, it is a beautiful piece of nature. Peacocks and turtles were some of our permanent guests in the sanctuary, OK, a few uninvited mosquitos after sunset as well. Who cares?! We had a big, longtime heart circle every morning under a big open tent with deeply heart- and soul-touching sharings by Faeries of all ages, mainly from Africa, Europe and Northern America. I can hardly remember when I’ve had such intense heart circle experiences in my former Faerie gatherings. Our big timetable on the wall in the main hall was filled up quickly with lots of meaningful rituals and interesting workshops of different types: Opening ceremony, regular Faerie history talks, nature ritual, international queer-freedom workshop, love temple
“Shady Love,” photograph by Kwai Lam.
