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A WEEKEND IN SACRED ATTUNEMENT

We warmly invite you to celebrate and co-create with us the 3rd Annual Sacred Music and Dance Festival in the quaint village of McGregor. Join us for a joyful gathering in friendship and community.

Music - People - Nature and the Divine Love in all

The focus of the festival is on honouring the sacred through conscious breath, sound, movement, prayer, meditation and heart-opening practices, which bring us into a shared experience of love, unity, peace and joy. Participants can choose from attending sacred singing circles to Dances of Universal Peace; Monochord Meditation to Sacred Drum Singing; Yoga and Qi Gong to performances of Indigenous African music, Acapella Choir singing Taize, or the McGregor First Step Ballet company performing dances from Contemporary to African.

For more detailed offerings see below.

This event is limited in size, which allows for connection and an intimate atmosphere, while recognising the need for individual space and silent contemplation.

A FEAST FOR THE BODY, HEART and SOUL

This festival is a celebration of all spiritual paths. The time we find ourselves in at present reveals that there is a greater need than ever before to find commonground, to unite and bring peace to the world. By coming together we can learn about, open to, and sing and dance the unity of creation, while respecting and honouring each unique spiritual path toward the One.

This is a journey of creativity and joy through sharing heart songs, sacred chants and peace dances from various traditions accompanied by live music. They will be led by local as well as international facilitators.You are welcome to participate as much or as little as you wish.

BREATHE - SING - CHANT - DANCE - PRAY - MEDITATE - LAUGH - RELAX - HEAL

Our very special venues for this event are Temenos Retreat Centre and the Wisdom School in the village of McGregor, Western Cape, South Africa.There are also unique spaces for being alone in meditation. There is a meditation room adjacent to the Wisdom Hall which is open to everyone. And the “Garden of the Beloved” at Temenos is renowned for its beauty, its shrines, and hidden treasures. McGregor is approximately 2 and 1/4 hours drive from Cape Town.

The festival is a not-for-profit event. Ticket prices have been kept to a minimum to allow people with all size pockets to attend.

If you feel strongly called to participate and can’t afford the price, please contact us ! drop us an email at samadfest@gmail.com

TICKETS:Please note that ticket prices include all events and one shared vegetarian/vegan lunch on Sunday, but exclude accommodation.Space is limited so it is advisable to book early.

PROMOTIONS: We have a promotion running! ‘Bring-a-Friend’ and get 20% discount off one ticket or ‘Bring-two-Friends’ and get 30% off all three tickets. Have a look at the ticket options. Thank you to those who are able to buy tickets at full price, we appreciate your support.

If you are able to sponsor an extra ticket for someone without the financial means to attend but who would love to be there, our deep gratitude to you!

If you would love to participate and can’t afford the ticket price - please contact us directly as there might be sponsorship available or the option of volunteering.

ACCOMMODATION:Temenos RetreatTel: +27 23 6251 871 | Click Here to Book Online | * Self catering cottages set in a beautiful garden.

The Old SchoolTel: +27 72 224 7674 | Click Here to Book Online | * Right next to the Wisdom School, has large self-contained rooms, with common spaces including a garden area.

FOR ACCOMMODATION CONTACT:McGregor TourismTel: +27 23 625 1954 | info@tourismmcgregor.co.za OR

Robertson TourismTel: +27 23 626 4437 | info@robertson.org.zaAll sorts of accommodation options are available, including on farms or basic camping just next to the village.

If you can’t find what you are looking for or have queries relating to the Fest please don’t hesitate to contact us.

SAMAD FEST QUERIES CONTACT:HaroldTel: +27 72 836 5142 | samadfest@gmail.com

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE: Opening Fire Ceremony, directed by Robert YuleIntuitive Expressive Dance, with Lana Kenney Ancient Voices, Indigenous African music, with Nomapostile and NtombeContemporary and African dance - the McGregor First Step Ballet schoolSacred Drum Songs, with Conny Biodanza, with ZephneMontagu Acapella Choir sings Taize, Sacred, African Songs of Light, with AshleighCacao Ceremony & Mantra Chants, with Maya JoyCircle Dances of the World, with Fleur Sattva Yoga, with Lana. A blend of Hatha, Kundalini and VinyasaDances of Universal Peace, with Anja, Harold, Rukmini and friendsShakti Flow, with Maya JoyMonochord Morning Attunement, Introduction to Sufi Practices, with Anja Qi Gong, with CharisseJewish and Sufi Chants, with Patricia and HaroldA Night of Sufi Poetry and Music - a co-creation with Mohammed and friends Jewish and Sufi songs, with Harold and PatriciaA delicious vegan or vegetarian communal Sunday lunch Closing Ceremony with song and dance

And more! Watch out for announcements on social media.

And, of course, indulge in all the beauty the village has to offer…Starry skiesHikingSaturday morning marketCoffee shopsRestaurantsTemenos gardenMeditation spacesThe local dam for swimming Etc.