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Learning isn\u2019t just about words, it\u2019s about getting stuck in \u2013 see what the clothes feel like, hear the beat of the music, and taste the flavours of the food.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETo begin exploring a faith, think about its key beliefs, important practices such as fasting or wearing special clothes, and important dates.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIf you choose a culture, explore traditional arts and crafts, dancing, clothes and music. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor occasions, discover which dates are significant to different people and how they mark them.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022BodyA\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhen it comes to planning the trip, it\u2019s all up to you. 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Additional help to carry out your\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003Erisk assessment\u003C/a\u003E, including examples can be found here. Don\u2019t forget to make sure all young people and adults involved in the activity know how to take part safely.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure you\u2019ll have enough adult helpers. You may need some parents and carers to help if you\u2019re short on helpers\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMake sure everyone knows about the dress code \u2013\u0026nbsp;do you need to make sure your clothing is appropriate and respectful? \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThink about any questions you have \u2013\u0026nbsp;it\u2019s great to think on your feet, but it\u2019s also good to be prepared. What do you want to find out? \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ELook at other buildings used by the religion or culture around the world. Do they have any features in common (for example, stained glass windows or domed roofs)? Note them down (drawing is fine) to take with you on your visit. Do you think the place your visiting will have any of the things on your list?\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhile you\u2019re there \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIt\u2019s up to you to make the most of your visit by opening your eyes, ears, and mind. This is a great time to ask questions \u2013\u0026nbsp;just make sure you listen to the answers, and try to see things from their point of view. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERemember that faiths, beliefs, cultures and communities are very important to a lot of people, so it\u2019s important to be respectful, especially if we don\u2019t understand something.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EVisits to new places are also a great time to use all your senses to notice what\u2019s around you \u2013\u0026nbsp;what about colours, smells, textures, and sounds? Does anything stand out to you? Is anything familiar? 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