15th
Worldjamboree 1983
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Canada
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14.383
Scouts
about 100 Countries
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Kananaskis Country
Alberta
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July 6 - 14
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On the slopes of
the Rocky Mountains, about 130 km west of Calgary, this 15th Worldjamboree
took place. 14.383 Scouts from ca. 100 countries participated in this
international happening according to the theme "The spirit lives on".
The 75 year jubilee of Scouting and the commemoration of the 125th birthday of
B.P. was also celebrated. There was little vegetables, but even more
hamburgers, sausages and blanched celery. This made it possible to participate
in the hard work like gold digging, lasso throwing, building rafts, and
medium-range hikes. There was also the "Cap-handi",
in which you could experience life with one or more handicaps. Like phoning or
typing without hands, soccer on crutches without using your feet, and taking
obstacles in a wheelchair. All participants had a "Jamboreepassport";
In this passport they could collect stamps from all countries present at this
Jamboree. The daily report of the Dutch contingent was sent in Morse code to Holland by a
radio-amateur and there it was spoken on tape.
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