Around 1,300 Scouts and Guides from 25 groups gathered in Bonnevoie on Sunday for the 103rd Pow-Wow, with the diversity of Luxembourg taking centre stage at this year's event.
The National Federation of Scouts and Guides of Luxembourg (FNEL), together with local Scout and Guide group Lions Bleus Bonnevoie, hosted the annual gathering, which traditionally marks the end of the Scouting and Guiding year.
This year's Pow-Wow was organised by the Lions Bleus around the theme of Luxembourg, with activities designed to celebrate the country's many cultures, stories, and distinctive traditions.
"It is very important to us to showcase the diversity of our country and show just how many cultures, stories and special things there are in Luxembourg", said FNEL Chief Commissioner Julie Bové. The aim, she added, was to bring those aspects of the country to life "through games and fun".
It was the first time the Pow-Wow had been held at FNEL's headquarters.
While scouting has evolved over the years, its underlying values have remained largely unchanged: helping young people develop into active members of society and, ultimately, contributing to a better world.
For Lex Schmitt of the Lions Bleus, one of the organisers of the event, the strong turnout was evidence that the movement remains very much alive.
"Whether you are still active or not, once you've been a Scout, you always remain one in some way", he said. Schmitt pointed to the large number of people attending the Pow-Wow and the continued growth of his own group, saying it was always encouraging to see new children join and new leaders step forward to guide them.
The 2026 Pow-Wow once again brought together Scouts and Guides of all ages, from the youngest Cub Scouts through to Explorers to young leaders, all united by the values of the scout movement.
For children in particular, scouting is about learning to help others, spending time together, and developing values that can accompany them throughout life. These include contributing to a better society, protecting nature, and learning to work together as a group, including, occasionally, listening to their leaders to prevent things from descending into chaos.
With 1,300 participants gathering in Bonnevoie for its 103rd edition, the Pow-Wow appears, much like scouting itself, unlikely to disappear from Luxembourg any time soon.
