Before the march leaves everyone gathers on the sportsfield and a number of candles are lit, one candle for each troop in attendance. Pictured right is Steve Soggee lighting the 3GP candle.
Once the parade leaves it is customary to sing as loudly
as possible. This was something that the 3rd Gidea Park Scout Troop
have had a lot of practice at, and we also have a professional in our
midst - Allen Matthews.
From the campsite, the torch lit parade makes
it's way down the road towards the center of Kandersteg. Everyone in
the town comes out of their houses and onto balconies to cheer the parade
as they pass. |
