World Parkour Day

June 7, Saturday

World Parkour Day is an unofficial international holiday dedicated to parkour as a physical discipline and cultural movement. This day is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of June. It brings together traceurs from all over the world to demonstrate the freedom of movement, exchange experiences, and inspire new participants.

Goal of the holiday
The main goal of World Parkour Day is to popularize the discipline, raise awareness of its philosophy and values, such as:

* Self-improvement
* Respect for the environment
* Safety in movement
* Unity and cooperation within the community

History of the holiday
World Parkour Day began to be celebrated in 2007 at the initiative of international organizations and communities striving to promote the culture of parkour. It quickly gained support in different countries and became an important event on the traceur calendar.

How is it celebrated?
In many cities, various events are held on this day:

* Mass outdoor training sessions
* Jams (meetups and joint training of traceurs)
* Demonstration performances
* Workshops for beginners
* Open discussions and lectures about parkour philosophy

Philosophy and values
Parkour is not just about overcoming obstacles. It is a lifestyle based on the following principles:

* Responsibility for one's actions
* Constant development of body and mind
* Rejecting competition in favor of collaboration
* Minimal interference with the surrounding environment

Interesting facts

* The founder of parkour is considered to be David Belle, inspired by Georges Hébert's method of natural movement.
* There are many variations of the discipline: freerunning, tricking, chase-tag, etc.
* Parkour is actively developing in cinema, games, and advertising, but its philosophy remains in the street environment.

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