16th World Scout Moot, Portugal 2025
Unfortunately the 16th World Moot originally planned for Ireland in 2021 then 2022 had to be cancelled due to the COVID pandemic.
However… the 16th World Moot finally took place, in Portugal in July/August 2025!
Around 45 Rovers from Sydney North in an Australian Contingent of just over 300 joined some 8,000 18-25 year old Scouts from across the world, for the time of their lives!
After gathering for the opening ceremony in Lisbon, the Rovers split into 120 different groups of around 50 people, to head off for five days on “Paths” all across Portugal. These gave participants the opportunity to learn about the local culture, have some adventures, undertake community service work, and get to know each other. All the Rovers then came together for a final few days’ camp in Ovar, near Portugal’s second-city of Porto.
Our Rovers have now either returned home, or are continuing to travel in Europe and beyond. The World Moot experience is surely one that they will never forget, as best put by the participants themselves…
“The hikes, the culture, the food — all amazing… but the best part? The friends we made from all around the World! We laughed, sang, shared stories, swapped badges, and created memories that will last forever.”
“Scouting takes us places we’ve never been before — and I’m not just talking about Portugal! At the World Scout Moot, every day felt like a new adventure, wandering through historic cities, swimming in the Atlantic, watching sunsets over cliffs, hiking trails I didn’t know existed, soaking up culture, art, and local flavours! It’s one thing to see a place on a map… it’s another to walk it, taste it, breathe it. And the best part? We got to explore it all with Scouts from all around the world — each moment more magical because we shared it together.”
“Scouting opens doors you never knew were there. From cities to villages, forests to oceans, the Moot was a reminder that this world is big, beautiful, and meant to be discovered. Here’s to new places, new people, and a thousand new memories.”
“Scouting isn’t just about tents and trails — it’s about bringing people together, no matter where we come from — we’re all part of the same global family… truly friendship without borders!”
“One of the most beautiful things about Moot? It wasn’t just the scenery — it was the culture explosion from every corner of the world From dancing traditional dances, to tasting food we’ve never tried before, to hearing songs in every language, to learning greetings, customs, and stories from new friends — every moment was a celebration of diversity and unity. So many cultures, one global Scout family.”
“Swapping scarves, sharing traditions, and representing our own heritage — it reminded me that Scouting isn’t just about seeing the world, it’s about understanding it, The Moot wasn’t just an event — it was a cultural exchange, a festival of humanity, and a living, breathing reminder that our differences are what make us stronger. Thank you to every Scout who brought a piece of your world to share. We’ll never forget it.”
“Forever grateful. Forever connected. Forever a Scout.”
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The 17th World Moot will be hosted in Taiwan in 2029.