(Taiwan - May 05, 2006)

90 leaders from National Scout Organizations and Scout Religious Alliances (CPGS, DESMOS, ICCS, IFJS, IUMS, WBSB, Won Buddhism), from 15 countries, have come together near Kaoshiung, in Taiwan, to reinforce the value of Scouting as an institution promoting interreligious dialogue. The World Scout Interreligious Symposium is an event organised every three years with the aim of fostering co-operation and understanding between Scouts from various denominations. The vision of Scouting is that spirituality should bring people together instead of dividing them, in order to work together for a better world.

2nd World Scout Interreligious Symposium Opening Ceremony.

The theme of this 2nd World Scout Interreligious Symposium - "Together for Harmony and Peace" - is particularly significant in today's world.

During the coming four days, the participants are invited to develop better mutual knowledge and understanding of others; to clarify the links between religions and the social impact of Scouting; and to identify educational and training methods for better spiritual development in Scouting through the exchange of experiences and educational and training tools.