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The sixth Slovenian border scouts' jamboree has already made its mark, marking the 50th anniversary of the unification of four scouting organizations representing Slovenian Gorizia and Trieste scouts and scoutesses. The event took place in the Vipava Valley starting from July 26, with the main three-day gathering held from August 7 to 9 in Dolenje near Ajdovščina. Over 650 participants attended, including 154 active members aged eight to 21, their 40 leaders, 41 technical assistants, and over 420 additional guests such as adult scouts, former scouts, families, and friends. The jamboree featured a wide range of activities designed to engage all generations of scouts and scoutesses. It began with a formal opening ceremony and exhibition on Friday afternoon, followed by a night of meditation, singing, and communal gatherings around a campfire. Saturday was dedicated to workshops, group activities, and evening celebrations. Sunday morning saw a central religious service, after which the jamboree concluded with a flag lowering ceremony. Attendees expressed overwhelmingly positive feelings about the experience, according to organizers. The event's numbers were impressive, surpassing initial expectations. Organizers had anticipated more than 500 attendees, but the final count reached 655 individuals. Among them, 154 were young scouts and scoutesses aged eight to 21, accompanied by 40 leaders. A team of 41 technical assistants supported the event. The remaining 420 attendees included adult scouts, former scouts of all generations, numerous families, and friends. Food preparation was handled by separate kitchens for different groups, resulting in the consumption of 59 kilograms of paste, 20 kilograms of rice, 54 loaves of bread, 60 liters of coffee, and 90 liters of tea, all seasoned with smiles and countless hugs, according to organizers. The closing ceremony on Sunday featured greetings from regional leaders of the Slovenian Border Scouts Organization, Alenka Cergol, known as the "speaking weasel," and Simon Petran Leban, called the "quick-witted chamois." They thanked everyone involved in organizing the sixth Slovenian border scouts' jamboree. Guests included Nejc Kurbus, head of the Slovenian Catholic Scouts and Scoutesses Association, who recalled shared experiences with Italian scouts and emphasized that homeland is not just a map but what one carries in their heart and demonstrates daily. Stefano Barbieri, regional leader of the Italian Catholic Scouts AGESCI, spoke about similar paths taken during the unification of male and female organizations and shared his experience living in a bilingual Italian-Furlan environment. Irina Bezin, chairperson of the Blue Wave Association, highlighted the common challenges faced by both organizations and the values they share. While younger scouts returned home after the jamboree, leaders and staff spent Sunday evening cleaning up, socializing, and celebrating the successful event. On Monday, 29 young people aged 16 to 21, along with eight leaders, embarked on a journey to Trieste. Upon arrival, they will present a special letter to representatives of Slovenian organizations in the border region, symbolizing the future. The jamboree was divided into two camps: the Lovska Družina Čaven lodge hosted 60 wolf cubs and wolfettes, children aged eight to ten, while Dolenje accommodated 70 scouts and guides aged 11 to 15. Activities centered around Slovenian fairy tales, with the theme emphasizing collaboration, responsibility, respect, and connection to nature. The event officially closed on Sunday with a flag-lowering ceremony, though some activities continued into the following days. The jamboree was preceded by a traveling camp from Dolenje to Trieste, where a group of rovers and travelers set off on Monday. They are expected to arrive in Trieste on August 14. The event marked a significant milestone for the Slovenian Border Scouts Organization, highlighting its rich history and ongoing commitment to scouting principles.