Gymnastics - Practice of religion : two different realities ...
Different ... But for some exist simultaneously
With its commitment “body and soul” into the movement and harmony, gymnastics is in itself an activity of high spiritual dimension. Basically neutral on the political and religious, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), however, takes into account the fact that some of its members have a religious practice
Olympic city, city of Lausanne is also known for inter-religious dialogue
Since 1998, The Arzillier, House of Interreligious Dialogue, aims to build bridges between religious communities in the canton of Vaud, to serve peace between churches, religions and spiritualities. Its Committee supports the project and provided the addresses of the member communities
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Welcoming ceremony and spiritual gathering : « Meet the World! »
Dimanche 10 juillet, 10h30 – Beaulieu Lausanne - Halle 7
Friendship – Sharing – Conviviality – Unity – Fair Play - Creativity
As a prelude to the Opening Ceremony, CO invites gymnasts and volunteers to a multi-cultural spiritual gathering around the values and spirit of the World Gymnaestrada.
Contact volunteers, actors, musicians, folk dancers enlivens the gathering to make it a lively, spiritual and joyful moments.
with Tchiki Duo - Flip&Flop - Danse folklorique - Cirque Coquino
Leaflet « Join the community of your religion »
For participants who have a religious practice ...
Download the dates, locations and times of meetings or celebrations of Christian communities, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Baha'i, between 10 and 16 July.
A place of silence, meditation and prayer
Away from the event, a quiet space to find the silence, meditation and prayer
From July 10 to 16 from 9 am to 20h – Esplanade de Beaulieu Lausanne
(North stairs leading to the Stade de Beaulieu Lausanne Olympic Pontaise, 2 minutes from the Palais de Beaulieu. 86 steps and there it is!)
