[2018-01-21] Our Yearly Hugging Meetup...
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by @reko
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We've been meeting up here in Gothenburg, Sweden for many years now in the most busy area in Scandinavia to hug our hearts out! It's always so much fun and we're of course gonna to do it again this year...
This year we took it to the next level and had a choir called "The Voices of the Earth" as well as a dance group called "Go Baow". Also I made sure to promote the Steem blockchain, truly an epic day...
Live video from 2018 International Hugging Day! [ Fueled by the Steem blockchain ]
Preparations for the Big Day...
Preparing for the International Hugging Day 2018!... 😄
Patrik, @jnart, @sophiasworld
International Hugging Day 2018...
Past events:
21 Januray 2013
21 January, 2014
21 January, 2017
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Hehehe, thank you @markwhittam... feels so good to be able to share it here... together we can create some serious ripple effects in 2018!:D
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Hi Reko. You are doing an absolutely great job to promote "Free hugs", especially on international hugs day (didn't know about that one yet... I will remind myself for next year), with very strong and powerful photos! I keep on smiling when I scroll through them all :)
I am a huge fan on this Free Hugs campaign, primarily for increasing physical interaction (that is lacking in today's digital society) and the physiological benefits for our body and mind. Let's be honest, who doesn't like to get a hug :)
I will feature free hugs (and you, if you'd like) at some point in my blog, focussing on improving human physiology and interaction with technology, but it is great to see that you have been able to gather a group of steemians to share hugs with :)
Kind regards.
Daniel
amazingly amazing photos @reko.
I am very impressed
Yup, such great pictures. Make me feel and want to hug a person. Seeing the pictures and smiles while hugging, I can feel that such have amazing impact. Looking at the photos am pretty sure it gives joy and happiness. It doesn't matter if you're the toucher or touchee, the more we connect with others the happier we will be. Keep hugging!
Wow the shot was so amazing. The black in white makes it more full of emotions.. how i wish i was there enjoying the event with you guys. :'( i really need a hug right now. </3 :'(
Awww I wanna big hug! Looks like a blast...and all that warm hugging. Makes me feel ALL WARM AND FUZZY just looking at the photos...XXXXXX
hehehe glad to hear @thethreehuggs!:) Hopefully we'll have some serious ripple effects!;)
I am certain you created a tsunami of ripple effects...lol
Nice photography and design too @reko good to see that people are feeling nice while they hug to others and making good love and relationship with others.
spread the love as much as you can
Peace
Nepal
Excellent publication, @reko, good photos of my country venezuela, I send a big hug and may God continue to bless.
This is so heartwarming...
I wish I could get hugs by sbds, seems and upvotes 😭😭😭😭
hugs are supposed to be free;)
Hahahahaha... Exactly my point reko... Free sbds... Haha
Win-win! :D
Lovely! hugging even to strangers? wow! by doing this you can have new friends...
we don't practice it in our country... only shaking hands with our new friends...
but those who are in the affluent societies it's normal , they really practice hugging...
Have a nice day! Thanks for sharing..
where u from?
glad you like it!:)
Hi! reko - I'm from Philippines...love your post because I didn't know there's a "Hugging day"
like what you've shared and when I saw those pictures Amazing !
Thanks for sharing !
I'm from the Philippines,too. I really wanted to practice this here in our country, but it seems it's not acceptable. I tried to do it to some of our youth in our church but they're quite hesitant. I know that there are youth that longs to be hug because some parents do not practice this at home, but for me I make it a point to hug my kids at least once or twice a day for at least 20 seconds and to my wife as often as we can. Thanks for sharing this experience @reko...
glad to be of service;) Hopefully we'll get some more hugging sessions going, humanity needs it!!
wow! Filipino... kumusta po! oo nga sa Pinas di pede ang hug...
sana meron din tayo sa Pinas ng "Hugging day" ...
Ipa uso natin na mga Filipino Steemians pag nag meet ups tayo...he,he. Following you po @ttenaj2018
I agree. pede naman po... marami na po bang pinoy na Steemians? iilan pa lang po nakita ko... follower nyo na din ako.
Saan po kau? Laguna po ako eh...
Kakamiss na Pinas.
Salamat po!
Hugs! Yes! The world needs more hugs. With as disconnected as so many of us are from each other, it's amazing what something as seemingly simple as a hug can do. Hugs produce Love.
Thanks for this!
that's so true and the place we have it on annually is the perfect place to do just that as it's the most passed place in Scandinavia and most people are in the shopping trance!;)
I live in Atlanta, GA and we have the busiest airport in the world. Maybe that would be great place to try something similar! Thanks for such a great idea!
If you ever come out this way, maybe we could make something happen. :)
Whoa! Loved the pictures of bliss, contentment, love and joy. Wish I was there!!
Glad you like it @steem-samiam and thx for all ur support... was as always a true bliss being part of it!:D
excellent @reko, it is said, that every time we hug someone with pleasure it is said that we won one more year of life, so that, you are an immortal friend.
I am indeed!:D
This should be a national holiday trend. It's the little things in life that are most beautiful
that's the truth @reginablanco...workin' on it...;)
AMAZING... Its really inspiring to see That people like this are out there... I think am gonna try it down here
great to hear @prazy, where ya at?:)
Nigeria bro
Really cool to see this spreading around the world, by some of the coolest down to earth people..
The fact that you chose to use black and white in your photos give them so much more meaning and impact! I love it :) Keep up the good work
great job bro... seems that all the hard work put in paid off well
... deep respect!
This is truly beautiful and the photographs are stunning. I would actually love to attend something like this. Thanks so much for sharing!
Amazing Photos
Keeps resounding in my head... "Hugs".
This is just a perfect way to show love and care.
Please I'm waiting for someone to give me a hug.. Lol 😂
so nice post.. @biplab818
good luck friends, create the best
ty, will do!:D
I am waiting for balek's vote on my friend's blog, thanks
Yes,
People are shrinking to their own world.
Hugging is very bimportant in our life.
Useful post to make rethink.
A hugging meeting. How unique.
yes I highly recommend trying it out @braxton101, such a lovely experience...
kramdagen!
hehe japp!:D
Wonderful pictures specially hug I wish if I participate
upvoted don't forget to upvote me
thank you
Sorry, but sometimes my memory isn't the best!;)
@reko
nawww:D
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haha danke schön!:D
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This gave me a warm and fuzzy feeling all over, love it!
sweet!:D
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Excelene friend very good post
I really like your post and I enjoy it immensely with all your posts.
i enjoy your post! thanks
I'm glad ty!:)
thanks, your post! have a nice day.
thx, always!;)
photos outstanding makes sad and touching, I want to be there.!!!!!!!!
Create a hug meet-up yourself and be a part of the evolution!;)
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great photography
Nice photo
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Amazing images
Enjoy @reko
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Good prepared
Upvotes
indeed;)
very good
It is very interesting to embrace others, and it is also a very warm thing. I often hug my relatives' friends. ~
yes, I think it's key!:)
all the photos are lovely, the hugging idea is a great way to show love. I am truly impressed keep it up.
it is indeed, hopefully I'll make it more often from now:)
How do you feel when you hug a stranger, or with a loved one?
I feel good either way!;)
Awesome appetizing
Wow nice images and i like these funny movements