A WEEKEND IN SACRED ATTUNEMENT
We warmly invite you to celebrate and co-create with us the 3rd Annual Sacred Music and Dance Festival in the quaint village of McGregor. Join us for a joyful gathering in friendship and community.
Music – People – Nature and the Divine Love in all
The focus of the festival is on honouring the sacred through conscious breath, sound, movement, prayer, meditation and heart-opening practices, which bring us into a shared experience of love, unity, peace and joy.
Participants can choose from attending sacred singing circles to Dances of Universal Peace; Monochord Meditation to Sacred Drum Singing; Yoga and Qi Gong to performances of Indigenous African music, Acapella Choir singing Taize, or the McGregor First Step Ballet company performing dances from Contemporary to African.
For more detailed offerings see below.
This event is limited in size, which allows for connection and an intimate atmosphere, while recognising the need for individual space and silent contemplation.
A FEAST FOR THE BODY, HEART and SOUL
This festival is a celebration of all spiritual paths.
The time we find ourselves in at present reveals that there is a greater need than ever before to find common
ground, to unite and bring peace to the world. By coming together we can learn about, open to, and sing and dance the unity of creation, while respecting and honouring each unique spiritual path toward the One.
This is a journey of creativity and joy through sharing heart songs, sacred chants and peace dances from various traditions accompanied by live music. They will be led by local as well as international facilitators.
You are welcome to participate as much or as little as you wish.
BREATHE – SING – CHANT – DANCE – PRAY – MEDITATE – LAUGH – RELAX – HEAL
Our very special venues for this event are Temenos Retreat Centre and the Wisdom
School in the village of McGregor, Western Cape, South Africa.
There are also unique spaces for being alone in meditation. There is a meditation room adjacent to the Wisdom Hall which is open to everyone. And the “Garden of the Beloved” at Temenos is renowned for its beauty, its shrines, and hidden treasures.
McGregor is approximately 2 and 1/4 hours drive from Cape Town.
The festival is a not-for-profit event. Ticket prices have
been kept to a minimum to allow people with all size pockets to attend.
TICKETS:
Please note that ticket prices include all events and one shared vegetarian/vegan lunch on Sunday,
but exclude accommodation.
Space is limited so it is advisable to book early.
If you are able to sponsor an extra ticket for someone without the financial
means to attend but who would love to be there, our deep gratitude to you!
If you would love to participate and can’t afford the ticket price – please contact us directly
as there might be sponsorship available or the option of volunteering
ACCOMMODATION
Temenos Retreat has self catering cottages set in a beautiful garden. 023 6251 871
The Old School, right next to the Wisdom School, has large self-contained rooms, with common spaces including a garden area. 072 224 7674
You can also book online for both of the above.
Contact McGregor Tourism at info@tourismmcgregor.co.za tel. 27 23 625 1954 or Robertson Tourism at info@robertson.org.za tel. 27 23 626 4437. All sorts of accommodation options are available, including on farms or basic camping just next to the village.
If you can’t find what you are looking for or have queries relating to the Fest please don’t hesitate to contact us.
CONTACT:
Harold: 072 836 5142
samadfest@gmail.com
What you will experience:
Opening Fire Ceremony directed by Robert Yule
Ancient Voices, Indigenous African music with Nomapostile and Siya.
Contemporary and African dance – the McGregor First Step Ballet school
Sacred drum songs, with Conny
Montagu Acapella Choir sings Taize
Songs of Light, with Ashleigh
Cacao Ceremony & Mantra Chants, with Maya Joy
Dances of the World, with Fleur
Biodanza, with Zephne
Sattva Yoga, with Lana
Dances of Universal Peace, with Anja and Harold, Rukmini and friends
Shakti Flow, with Maya Joy
Monochord Morning Attunement, Introduction to Sufi Practices, with Anja
QiGong with Charisse
Jewish and Sufi Chants, with Patricia and Harold
Music, Poetry and Story – a co-creation with Mohammed and friends
And more! Watch out for announcements on social media.
And, of course, indulge in all the beauty the village has to offer …
Starry skies
Hiking
Saturday morning market
Coffee shops
Restaurants
Temenos garden
Meditation spaces
The local dam for swimming
Etc.
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