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Scouts always respects people\u2019s beliefs, faiths and cultures, and everyone should be open to learn.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EAs an inclusive and values based movement, we support our members to engage and learn about different faiths and beliefs in an exciting and meaningful way, even if they don\u2019t have a faith themselves. \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003ECelebrating and understanding differences, including differences in faiths and beliefs, is an important part of our \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/the-scout-promise/the-scout-law-and-values/\u0022 title=\u0022The Scout Law and Values\u0022\u003EScout values\u003C/a\u003E, which are:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul class=\u0022ul1\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIntegrity: \u003C/strong\u003EWe act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERespect:\u003C/strong\u003E\u00A0We have self-respect and respect for others.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECare:\u003C/strong\u003E\u00A0We support others and take care of the world in which we live.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBelief:\u003C/strong\u003E\u00A0We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECo-operation:\u003C/strong\u003E\u00A0We make a positive difference; we co-operate with others and make friends.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EOur value of Belief and its exploration helps Scouts to learn from other faiths and beliefs. 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Some people may still celebrate events, such as Christmas, but use it as a time to celebrate family, friends and loved ones, as well as for charity and giving.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022p1\u0022\u003EDiscover more about \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/faiths-and-beliefs/\u0022 title=\u0022Faiths and Beliefs\u0022\u003EFaiths and Beliefs\u003C/a\u003E in Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Why do we learn about faith and beliefs in Scouts? "},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EVaisakhi\u2019s is a harvest festival which celebrates the founding of the Sikh community, the\u202FKhalsa, in 1699. It\u2019s also known as\u202FBaisakhi. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s celebrated throughout North India, as well as around the world, and it marks the start of Spring. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe celebrations include dancing, singing, colour and music.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EIt usually happens on the\u202F13 or 14 April\u202Fevery year.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:true}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EVaisakhi\u2019s celebrated by Sikhs around the world. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EVaisakhi has been a harvest festival in Punjab - an area of northern India for a long time.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Learn more about Vaisakhi"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIn 1699, Sikhs from all over the Punjab, in India, gathered to celebrate the local harvest festival of Vaisakhi.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThere was a ceremony by the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHe came out of a tent carrying a sword and said, \u2018if you want to follow the path unconditionally, you can come into the tent\u2019.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGuru Gobind Singh then asked for people to step forward.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOne man went into the tent with him.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESoon Guru Gobind Singh came out of the tent alone, his sword covered in blood.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGuru Gobind Singh then asked for another volunteer. This happened several times, until five Sikhs had gone into the tent.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEveryone was very worried they had been killed by Guru Gobind Singh.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHowever, the five men came out of the tent alive.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe five men became known as the \u0027Beloved Five\u0027.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGuru Gobind Singh initiated all the men into the Khalsa, which means \u2018pure\u2019.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe Khalsa is a group of pure people. 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