the first boy scout world jamboree was held in 1920.
the first boy scout world jamboree was held in 1920.
where was the first boy scout world jamboree held?
1920
baden-powell deliberately chose the name "jamboree" where attendees were warmly welcomed attending this first boy scout rally or meeting with the word "jambo!" many, at this first "jamboree" or "scout gathering" did not fully capture the spirit of this then-new concept or greeting. at the first "world jamboree" at olympia in 1920, lord baden-powell said "people give different meanings for this word, but from this year on, "jamboree" will take a specific meaning. it will be associated to the largest gathering of youth that ever took place."
jamboree
the king is the honorary chairman of the world scout foundation, and often participates in scout activities both in sweden and abroad. he regularly visits world scout jamborees, for instance the 1979 dalajamb world jamboree international encampment hosted by sweden, the 2002 world jamboree held in sattahip, thailand, and the 100th anniversary of world scouting 2007 world jamboree held in hylands park, england. he also attended the 1981 national scout jamboree in virginia, united states, and was awarded the bronze wolf, the only distinction of the world organization of the scout movement, awarded by the world scout committee for exceptional services to world scouting, in 1982. he also attended the 22nd world scout jamboree. he gave a speech on 6 august 2011 at the closing ceremony with more than 40,000 people watching. the band europe also performed for him singing "the final countdown". king carl gustaf made an appearance at the 2013 boy scouts of america national jamboree in west virginia. together with king abdullah of saudi arabia, king carl gustaf has supported the messengers of peace programme.
carl xvi gustaf of sweden