Shambala Festival
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 Shambala Festival facts

• It is a small diverse festival and features a variety of music, including rock, pop, folk and world music
• There are also independent films, workshops, talks and debates, comedy, a fresh organic market, fair trade coffee, practical demonstrations, a speakers' corner, site art (a new art trail and a range of get-involved sculpture) and "music with a mission"
• Permaculturists from across the UK create a welcoming garden/ workshop space incorporating art, crafts and sounds
• On Saturday night, there are usually 7000 people in fancy dress
• DJs and speakers headline a green venue, which hosts talks about world issues, an anti-GM opera, workshops and independent films
• Kids' activities include a full and diverse program of activities for all ages, such as creative workshops (e
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• shadow dancing), trampolines, circus fun, games, music, performances from Helen the Hat and others, and a samba procession on Sunday
• Many activities address cultural awareness, the environment and rights
• Children are able to add their messages to the Rights Tree, to be posted on the website for the world to see