Kulimela Radhadesh 2008 - Event Update July 27th 2008

Location(s)

FESTIVAL UPDATE:

We have a fantastic turnout expected with over 250 people having already paid their Festival Fees. We expect this number to swell up to 350 to 400 and when combined with day visitors and the local community participants we could well surpass all our expectations with up to 500 people on each of the Friday and Saturday.

Transportation:

Please see the latest information on how to arrange a taxi pick-up or drop-off from the local Radhadesh train stations. Plus there is information on train timetables. This is on the "Directions to Radhadesh" link when you enter into the Radhadesh 2008 event.

Registration and Festival Fees:

Upon arrival in Radhadesh please visit the Information & Registration Booth. You will need to sign-in to the event and receive your festival wrist band (if you have paid your Festival Fee upfront). If you haven't paid your festival fee you will need to pay 40 euros per person. You will also be asked to VOLUNTEER to help during the event as there are lots of things we will need help with. From there you will be directed to check-in for your accommodation.

Accommodation:

Once you have your festival wrist band you will need to go to the Radhadesh Guesthouse to pay for your accommodation upfront. You will then be directed to the respective accommodation. There are still spaces in some of the dormitories and on the camp site if you wish to bring a tent. Please see the updated "Arranging Accommodation" page.

We are looking forward to seeing you there! Haribol!

Radhadesh Kulimela 2008 Team

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The Radhadesh Kulimela Organisation Team is excited to officially announce the dates and location for the first mega European Kulimela. Commencing from Thursday 31st July 2008 until Sunday 3rd August 2008, Kulimela 2008 will be hosted at the historic Radhadesh castle in the beautiful Ardennes region of the Belgian countryside.

Kulimela 2008 will bring together the largest ever gathering of European second and third generation Gurukuli and Vaishnava related individuals, families and communities for a four day festival of conferences, seminars, networking, feasting, theatre, music, dancing and sports. In this mood of inspiration and discovery we shall explore the ties that bind us together and how these can be of use in helping us to achieve both our material and spiritual goals in a practical context.

“This festival has the power to unite people with different backgrounds, beliefs and experiences from all over the world and to inspire us all with new ideas and opportunities for being successful in our own lives” stated Bala Keilman, lead organizer for Kulimela 2008. “We have a strong and experienced organization team representing all the major European countries as well as North America, which combined with the fantastic facilities and wonderful atmosphere of Radhadesh will make this one of the largest and most exciting and enjoyable festivals ever seen.”

Kulimela 2008 Radhadesh follows the hugely successful Kulimela 2006 in New Vrindavan, USA, in which over 700 people attended in what was a truly groundbreaking event. This was followed up by local Kulimela themed festivals in Alachua and Moscow this last Summer, all of which attracted hundreds of attendees and were by all accounts tremendously successful.

For more information on how to participate, please visit our website www.kulimela.com to register your interest to attend, sign-up to or suggest a workshop/presentation or to volunteer your help in the organization of the festival. You will also be able to find more details on the festival fee, accommodation and travel information. Alternatively, you can contact the organization team and local promoters directly.

For a 20 minute video journey of New Vrindavan Kulimela 2006 view the video here: