There is a ‘crisis of connection’ in the modern world and it is becoming ever more important that leaders in government, business, the arts and other disciplines recognize the power of celebration to renew our sense of community.People long for meaning. They look for it in their rituals, seek it in their culture, from their parents, teachers, friends and community leaders. They create for themselves values which then govern their interactions with people and help shape the communities in which they live. They explore the community, seeking integration into the community. To belong. Festivals are a way of being, in which individuals can safely be themselves, while simultaneously being with many different types of cultures, personalities, and stages of developments. In this and many other ways, festivals build community, diversity, tolerance, and positive values like sharing, helping, contributing and being a part of the community.
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