14th National & 2nd Saanso Scouts Jamboree Logo
1. Jamboree:
Jamboree is a big gathering of
Scouts organized at National / Regional & World level after every 04 years.
Due to unavoidable circumstances & security reasons Pakistan Boy Scouts
Association, after a gap of 10 years is organizing 14th National Scouts
Jamboree at Khairpur Mirs, Sindh from 16-23 December, 2014. This Jamboree be
considered an important and exclusive event on the following grounds:-
a. Saanso Jamboree:
South Asian Associations of
National Scout Organizations (SAANSO) is a recognized body of he SAARC
countries and Pakistan is now leading the SAANSO. The 14th National Jamboree
has been clubbed with 2nd SAANSO Scouts Jamboree in which Scouts from all the
SAARC countries and other from Asia Pacific Regions have been invited to
participate.
b. 100 Years Celebrations of Khairpur Mirs Scouting:
Scouting was established at
Khairpur Mirs in 1914 and now it is completing its 100 Years. To celebrate the
100 years Scouting of Khairpur Mirs during the Jamboree is one of the major
features.
2. Logo of the Jamboree:
The border of the Jamboree logo
reflect the title and place of the Jamboree. The symbols inside the logo are
explained below:-
a. Border Colours:- The
three sides colours shows Pakistan colour while the red colour shows Adults
Support for the Boy Scouts participating in the Jamboree.
b. Fleur-de-lis:- National symbol of Pakistan Boy Scouts
Association in which crescent & star symbolizes Pakistan.
C. Date Tree:- Date Tree is a symbol of Khairpur Mirs.
d. Dove Bird:- Dove bird carrying branch of olive tree, is an
International Symbol of Peace being used by the Youth on the initiatives of
World Scouts Foundation. The wings of the bird showing 14 رسل اسلام means
Messengers of Peace (MOP).
e. peace:- The motto of the Jamboree is Peace and Urdu version
has been reflected in the monogram.
On 14th National Scout Jamboree, Pakistan post is being issued a commemorative postage stamp of Rs 8/= denomination on December 23,2014.