In
the United States, some hippies refer to themselves as "Rainbows," a
name derived from their tie-dyed T-shirts, and for some, from their
participation in the hippie group, "Rainbow Family of Living Light".
Since the early 1970s, the Rainbows meet informally at Rainbow
Gatherings on U.S. National Forest Land as well as internationally.
"Peace, love, harmony, freedom and community" is their motto.
The Rainbow Family of Living Light, sometimes known as the "Rainbow
Tribe", is an international loose affiliation of individuals who have a
common goal of trying to achieve peace and love on Earth by living the
lifestyle of the hippies
originating from the 60's. Those who
participate in, or sympathize with, the activities of this group
sometimes refer to their group simply as the "Family". The words:
Rainbow Family in the longer title are a reference to the group's
inclusiveness of all colors or races. The use of the phrase:
Living
Light in the longer title is a reference to "living lightly", or living
with little mass or impact on the environment. Rainbow family
participants make the claim that their group is the "largest
non-organization of non-members in the world". In addition to referring
to itself as a non-organization, the group's "non-members" also even
playfully call the group a "disorganization". There are no official
leaders or structure, no official spokespersons, and no formalized
membership. Instead, the Rainbow Family form communities through shared
"traditions" of love for the Earth, and gatherings to pray for peace. It
is maintained by councils that consist of any "non-member" who wishes to
be part of the council.
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