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Ritual
Sacred Fire
Just like every year we are going to light the Ceremonial Fire again which will burn for 5 days. Sacred fires help to maintain the power and purity of an event or a ceremony, help to protect those who are present and to keep things sacred in the spirit of love. Such fires are also referred to as the Creator's Fire, since through this ancient element we can connect to Father Tengri (Creator), Grandfather Sun and the Holy Fire of Mother Earth's Womb in one of the most powerful ways. Fire is their gift, the manifestation of Spirit, the embodiment of the Everlasting Fire burning in the midst of the Universe.
The Sacred Fire and its surroundings are the place for prayer, silence, spiritual deepening, respect and gratitude. We kindly ask you to bear this in mind coming in front of the Fire.
Please do not put anything into the Ceremonial Fire except for the sacred plants that are kept in the Sacred Space.
Talk to Grandfather Fire from your heart and see what happens... To make sure you will have a safe trip back home after the event and a smooth re-entry into your everyday life, remember to go to the Sacred Fire before leaving the gathering. Offer some tobacco to Grandfather Fire and ask for grounding, assistance for returning to your centre and for being firmly rooted back into the present moment. Blessings
Blessings
Sundeer Sweat lodge
Sundeer is a meaningful ceremony that invites you to pray in community through deep- rooted traditional learning in an atmosphere of reflection and respect.
Szertartásunk részeként a cserga (izzasztó kunyhó, temazcal, inípi, sweatlodge…) medicínájával is dolgozunk.
What is The Sweat lodge / Cserga or Temazcal?
It is an ancient ceremony practiced by most native peoples of Central and North America (although there are reports of its practice in other parts of the world too) to this day. The sweat lodge is a ceremony of gratitude, celebration of life, purification and rebirth, where the participants have the chance to return to the womb of Mother Earth in song and prayer, to heal their wounds and illnesses, and to leave behind the heavy burdens of the past.
During the five days of Sundeer, there will be 10 sweat lodge ceremonies after each sunrise and sunset in a dedicated sacred space representing the womb of Mother Earth. These ceremonies will be led by different elders who will support the Sundeer with their prayers.
Dress code:
REQUIREMENTS
We kindly ask you to wear appropriate attire while preparing for and participating the sweat lodge ceremony as a sign of respect to the sacredness of the event.
Women are expected to wear knee long dresses or knee long skirts with t-shirt. Shoulders must be covered to avoid distracting the participant’s attention from the process of the ceremony.
Men should wear shorts or long trousers.
Please make sure to comply with the above requirements and to refrain from any judgements, or prejudices throughout the ceremony.
Public nudity, dresses revealing too much of the body are not permitted in this context, i.e., around the sacred fire, during the ceremony and when leaving the sweat lodge.
The use of drugs, alcohol or other psychoactive substances before or during the ceremony is strictly prohibited.
It is not recommended to eat before the ceremony. For evening sweat lodge ceremonies, a light meal during the day is acceptable. You can/should drink as much water as you like before the ceremony.
If you are taking MEDICATION, please note the following: HEAT can increase the effects of certain medications, which can be dangerous to you! For your safety: Ask your doctor if you are allowed to go to a sauna. If you are not sure whether your medication has this side effect, it is advisable to skip participating. Prevention is better than cure!
Sweat lodge ceremony is not recommended to you in case of : heart disease or other serious circulatory problems, severe respiratory problems, severe neurological / psychological / psychiatric problems, days of menstruation - moon time.
With the above information in mind, if you decide to participate in the sweat lodge ceremony, you can ensure your place by filling in the registration form (in person) at the INFO desk / booth (at the main entrance, next to the restaurant).
Have a blessed ceremony, purification and healing!
What to bring for the Sweatlodge ceremony:
- tobacco for the healer leading the ceremony (optional)
- 2 towels to clean yourself during and after the sweat lodge drum/rattles (optional)
- flip-flops/shoes for walking from the tent to the sweat lodge, if needed
- beach slippers or shoes from tent to sweat lodge, if necessary
- good intention to pray for during the ceremony
Social Fire (Soundvalley)
The Sundeer Social Fire is located in the Soundvalley sector.
This fire is conected to the Sacred Fire and the Sweat Lodge Fire and has the characteristic of being very versatile and is regulated by the cycle of day and night. During the day it is open to various activities such as ceremonies, lectures, dances and concerts.
The rhythm of the evening is dedicated to singing, prayers, silence, teachings, stories, introspection and we welcome the dawn with a prayer.
We will give you some tips on how to work together as a community to keep this space in balance.
- Please do not throw anything into the Sacred Space except sacred plants.
- Please respect the elders and teachers who are in the social fire. If in doubt, ask the fire guardians or those in charge of the area.
- Try not to walk between the fire and the people sitting and standing around it.
- Listen to what is being said and speak with respectful affection.
- Avoid inappropriate topics. If a song is playing, do not interrupt it by talking loudly.
- If a song is playing, do not interrupt it by talking loudly.
- When the talking stick is passed around, keep all attention on the person holding it.
- Smoking tobacco is allowed at night.
- Only those who can honour the ancestors and those present by their behaviour should remain in the sanctuary.
Sundeer Rules
The Sundeer Rules or coexistence protocol intends to promote peaceful relations among the participants and guarantee that everyone feels safe, secure and accepted. Sundeer is a ceremonial space, hence it is in community that we strengthen a sacred environment of care and well-being, facilitating multiple healing processes of body, heart and mind. This requires special attention and respect toward each other. By following the protocols of coexistence we can unite and channelize the energies of the attendees in the same direction. It is also how we can honour the knowledge and wisdom of our elders from different ancestral traditions.
Code of Conduct at Sundeer
- Alcoholic beverages, drugs or any illicit substances ARE NOT PERMITTED during the five days of Sundeer. Possession of either will result in dismissal from the event grounds.
- No smoking (cigarretes, or rolled tabacco) is permitted in ceremonial areas.
- Tobacco used in tobacco and/or pipe ceremonies has a sacred character and is considered to be a link to the spirit world.
- Do not leave children unsupervised.
- Do not litter or throw cigarette butts on the ground or into the fires.
- Keep the environment clean.
- Do not make fires.
- Firearms, weapons, knives, swords, fireworks, and other explosive materials are strictly prohibited.
- Trade your products only in the designated areas.
- No ceremonies or parallel activities outside the organization’s programme are allowed.
- Refrain from disrupting the events and ceremonies. Follow the rules set for the Sacred Fire and Sweat lodge.
- Follow the rules set for the Sacred Fire and Sweat lodge.
- Pets are not permitted even if they are riding in your carrier purse. We love animals, but as they might disturb the ceremonies, we kindly ask you to leave your pet at home during this time thus helping us maintain order and focus in the ceremonial spaces. Guiding dogs are welcome.
- Guiding dogs are welcome.
