Who doesn't know the scout motto: Be on the lookout! It has been used by millions of scouts in different languages since 1907, since the first scout camp was organized in England. Since today is World Scouting Day, let's take a brief look back at the beginnings.
The Scout movement was "invented" by British Army Lieutenant General Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell based on his experiences in the Boer War. He organized the first scout camp in 1907, so that event is considered the foundation of scouting. The day of the world's largest youth education movement became February 22 because Lord Baden-Powell was born on this day.
Scouting is a voluntary, non-political youth education movement that is open to everyone, regardless of origin, gender, social and economic status, or religion. Its purpose, principles and educational methods were defined by its founder, Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell. The basic purpose of Scouting is to support young people in the full development of their physical, mental, social and intellectual abilities both as individuals and as responsible citizens and members of their local, national and international communities.
Scouting is the world's largest youth movement. Its two largest umbrella organizations are the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and the World Association of Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). In Hungary, its most significant representative is the Hungarian Scout Association.
More than 13,000 scouts are active in more than 200 teams of the MCSSZ, in all counties of the country.
The scout password - "Be on the lookout!" - is used by millions of scouts in countless languages. The scouts shake hands with each other with their left hand, raising three fingers of their right hand in salute. These three fingers represent their duties to God, their country and their fellow man.
The scout lily is the best-known symbol of scouting. It shows the correct direction, as this symbol was often used on compasses to indicate the north direction. The three branches of the lily symbolize the three parts of the Scout pledge: fulfilling one's duty to God, country and fellow man, willingness to help, and keeping the Scout law. The Hungarian scout lily is held together by the Holy Crown.
Source: Wikipedia/MCSSZ
Photo source: Cserkészbolt, MCSSZ
