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Elizabeth Randolph of Haven Arts Studio, was 8 months pregnant at the California Roots Festival, and she not only enjoyed the festival, but
also taught a live art workshop with her family all three days. Photo by Marissa E. of Bulldog Media
Day weekend, prompting many families zone, storytelling, library, relaxation area
to enjoy the festival as a getaway and and a corner with activities and talks for
campout under the stars in celebration of parents. It’s “a place to grow and learn,
their fathers. Ziontific’s KidZone is jam- always from a perspective of absolute
packed with a variety of active games, kid’s respect for the little ones and their universe,
yoga and playgroups, tons of crafts from with spontaneous play and experiences as
dreamcatchers to mandalas to mask making, a means to explore this exciting world; a
youth chorus, drum circle and more. journey to be experienced as a family.”
In Benicàssim, Spain, Rototom Sunsplash The philosophies of these festivals and others
celebrates its 25th anniversary this year hint at the importance of including youth and
and has been recognized by the United accommodating families – the heart of the
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural matter goes far beyond creating a great festival.
Organization (UNESCO) as an Exemplary A festival is a tangible experience we can give the
Event for promoting a culture of peace and next generation that reflects the beliefs of reggae
nonviolence, a philosophy that permeates culture. Uniting with so many strangers that
each area of the festival. Youth enjoy become sisters and brothers through this shared
MagicoMundo: six areas with water games, experience, in the same place, at the same time,
giant wooden games, construction, crafts, dancing and singing together in celebration
recycling and experimentation, painting of the same song about love, peace and social
and sculpture workshops, a free expression change – that’s a powerful experience unique to
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