The ARISE! Festival came about as an outpouring of love, to give back to our community and to nurture and nourish our spiritual connection and wellbeing. A strong intent to not only help humanity awaken, but to help us all to elevate our consciousness and vibration.

From the very beginning, the details of this festival have been intuitively led, with the second full moon of May to be the date for this special event.

This date corresponds to a significant spiritual celebration known as the Festival of Humanity. A day which many spiritual people around the world observe as a time to reflect on hope, compassion, wisdom, and the possibility of a more peaceful future.

The Festival of Humanity and the downpouring of spiritual energy available, invites us to look beyond material concerns and reconnect with what is sacred in everyday life: kindness, service, forgiveness, care for one another, and respect for all living beings.

At a time when the world is facing conflict, grief, division, and uncertainty, the Festival of Humanity reminds us that hope is still alive. Even in the midst of suffering, people continue to awaken, question, heal, and search for deeper meaning.

This is a time to ask:

• How can we bring more love into our actions?

• How can we serve those in need?

• How can we help heal the human family and the natural world?

• How can we live with greater wisdom, courage, and compassion?

The core principles of this festival are universal and belong to all humanity:

• Love one another.

• Forgive where possible.

• Care for those who cannot care for themselves.

• Feed the hungry.

• Shelter the vulnerable.

• Choose peace over harm.

• Create a world based on compassion and justice.

• Care for the Earth, animals, plants, and all forms of life.

• Remember that our actions have consequences.

The Festival of Humanity 2026 is a call to lift our hearts and minds toward what is possible. It is an invitation to add our voices, choices, and actions to the healing of humanity and the planet.

Together, we can honour the sacredness of life and help create a more loving, balanced, and hopeful world.

References:

https://www.tsgfoundation.org/festival-of-humanity-2026/

https://www.lucistrust.org/resources//the_christ_festival