DUP International Camp 2024 in Vietnam

We are deeply grateful for having another opportunity to keep nurturing the hope and vision of Peace on Earth with you through the 2nd International Dances of Universal Peace camp in Vietnam, organized with the support of the Beyond Initiative in Asia.

The camp aims to water the seeds of Dances of Universal Peace (DUP) in Asia and beyond. The camp includes a program for DUP leaders training.

Some beautiful moments of the 1st DUP international camp happened in Vietnam from November 29th to December 3rd, 2023. 

  • A moment of the welcome ceremony from the village

  • The HEARTIVISM gifts from an Indian participant

  • "I bow to you, a flower"

  • We were guided by Arjun and Malika to experience so many beautiful dances.

  • We held hands.

  • We smiled together

  • We shared sacred silent moments.

  • We had chances to deeply listen to each other in small circles.

  • We had chances to practice leading in DUP lab with the support of experienced dance leaders and dancers.

  • Eyes to eyes Hands to hands Hearts to hearts

  • Regardless of ages, nationalities, etc. we were present and enjoyed togetherness.

  • We did it together!

Details about the camp

  •  When: December 1st – December 7th, 2024
  • Participants will need to arrive in Hanoi latest in the morning of December 1st. The camp will end after 2 pm on December 7th. For details of logistics arrangements, please read our FAQs.
  • Where: Thai Hai Village, Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam
    Thai Hai Reserve Area of Ecological Houses-on-Stilts Village is a 20-year-old intentional community preserving the culture of Nùng & Tày ethnic groups in Vietnam. Thai Hai owns a scale of up to 25 hectares with animals, trees, flowers, and large lakes, especially 30 hundreds-year-old stilt houses. The village is among the list of 32  “Best Tourism Villages in 2022” awarded by The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Read more about Thai Hai Village here.

      Who can join the camp?

      •  Anyone who wants to experience DUP, enjoys being present, cultivating compassion, and unity.
      • We especially recommend this to those who want to pursue the path to becoming DUP dance leaders because this camp has the element of leader-in-training.
      • There is no age limit. However, please note that children under 18 years old have to be accompanied by a guardian who is responsible for their safety.

      What will we do in the camp?

      The camp is about the Dances of Universal Peace (DUP) but not just that. We’ll have a chance to practice being present with ourselves, with each other, the land, nature, and the local people. Therefore, we will respect and follow a shared schedule of activities that aims to support our practice of living together as a safe and nurturing community.

      This is a tentative schedule:

      Morning:

        • 6:00 – 6:45 am: Personal practice/exercise (optional)
        • 7:00 – 7:30 am: Group Practice
        • 7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast
        • 8:30 am – 12:30 pm: DUP session

      Afternoon:

        • 12:30 pm – 03:00 pm: Lunch and nap/free time
        • 3:00 pm – 06:00 pm: DUP session
        • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Time for dinner and self-care

      Evening:

        • 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Community circle
        • 10.00 pm: Light out

      Notice: The schedule will be updated and changed based on the agreements of the participants and the trainers at the camp.

      REGISTER HERE

      For further information

      Watch the video about the last camp