2026 Tounché annual summit - 8th Edition - bambu indah, Ubud, Bali
thursday 1 january 2026 - 8am to 9pm
ALEGRÍA X Tounché
When the Elders Speak
Voices of Wisdom for a World in Transition
celebrating our elders in the community
The 2026 edition of the Tounché Global Consciousness Summit, its 8th iteration, is hosted within the Alegría Festival, which emphasizes joy, laughter, memory, and community.
The summit focuses on the role of joy as a foundation for individual and collective wellbeing.
It gathers elders as wisdom-keepers from various cultures and disciplines to discuss joy in practical terms. The program includes keynotes, one-on-one dialogues, testimonies, and movement-based practices to illustrate joy as a lived and embodied experience.
The summit provides a full day of learning, reflection, and practical tools for cultivating joy in personal life, community settings, and social systems. It positions joy as a form of wisdom, a skill that can be strengthened, and a resource that communities can share. It offers a grounded approach to understanding joy amid rapid global change.
Alegria festival website: www.alegriabali.com
VENUE: alegria, UBUD, BALI
Join us on thursday 1 january 2026 in Ubud, Bali
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This Summit is both a celebration of living Elders and a call to those hearing the summons of elderhood. It is a recovery of something humanity has nearly forgotten: the immeasurable gift of those who, having walked far, now stand as living bridges between past, present, and future.
IBU ROBIN LIM (PHILIPPINES/USA)
MASTER KETUT ARSANA (INDONESIA)
ANAK AGUNG GDE RAI (INDONESIA)
BABAJI (INDIA)
IDA RSI WISESANATHA (INDONESIA)
KADEK GUNARTA (INDONESIA)
JANET DENEEFE (AUSTRALIA)
TETEE WAISEL (LIBERIA)
SCOTT BAUER (USA)
KERRY CLANCEY (AUSTRALIA)
RICHARD QUINN (USA)
DR BOBBI AQUA (USA)
JANE CHEN (INDONESIA)
SOMA TEMPLE (USA)
RENEE ARIEL (USA)
TAMARA PATERSON (AUSTRALIA)
and more…
Join us for our annual gathering, a beloved tradition for many. Immerse yourself in a powerful gathering of global visionaries, healers, artists, and wisdom keepers.
Experience the Power of Community:
Learn from the Best: Engage with world-renowned teachers and practitioners.
Embrace Diversity: Connect with people from all walks of life and expand your perspective.
Nourish Your Soul: Participate in a variety of transformative experiences, including yoga, meditation, and healing practices.
Create Lasting Connections: Immerse yourself in a supportive and inspiring community.
Leave Inspired and Empowered:
This is a catalyst for personal and collective transformation. Awaken your inner potential and discover your role in creating a better world.
Want a taste of what to expect?
Check out our previous editions and feel the sense of togetherness.
Participants consistently rave about the unique diversity and genuine human connection that makes this event truly special.
Be part of the magic and join us
“Eldering is the conscious, ongoing practice of stepping into the role of an Elder, not simply by virtue of age, but by cultivating wisdom, presence, and service to the greater whole. It is a journey of listening deeply to life, integrating one’s experiences, and offering guidance not as authority but as stewardship for future generations. Eldering shifts the center of gravity from personal ambition or legacy to a wider horizon that embraces community, Earth, and descendants yet to come.”