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Fests & Global Gatherings
World Happiness Fest editions and the gatherings that carry the movement forward.
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"On the summer solstice, the World Happiness Foundation gathered in Tulum for the World Happiness Fest — and let the Maya City of Dawn teach us how to begin again. Summer Solstice 2026 · Tulum, Quintana Roo · Luis Miguel Gallardo The Maya called this place Zamá — the City of […]"
"Mental health has just become the world’s top health concern. For decades, the response to people struggling with their circumstances has largely been clinical—more diagnoses, more prescriptions, and more treatment pathways. And while medication has its place, one important question remains: why, af"
"World Happiness Foundation — World Happiness Fest Global Theme We stand at a threshold. Not a “new year” in the usual sense—marked by calendars and resolutions—but a deeper turning of the page: an invitation to return to what is essential, to release what no longer serves, and to remember who we are"
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World Happiness Fest – Tulum 2026 – Where the Sun Is Born
On the summer solstice, the World Happiness Foundation gathered in Tulum for the World Happiness Fest — and let the Maya City of Dawn teach us how to begin again. Summer Solstice 2026 · Tulum, Quintana Roo · Luis Miguel Gallardo The Maya called this place Zamá — the City of […]
June 24, 2026
Happiness Habits and Lifestyle Medicine: A missing link in the mental health conversation.
Mental health has just become the world’s top health concern. For decades, the response to people struggling with their circumstances has largely been clinical—more diagnoses, more prescriptions, and more treatment pathways. And while medication has its place, one important question remains: why, af
April 23, 2026
2026 Manifesto of Rebirth and Freedom
World Happiness Foundation — World Happiness Fest Global Theme We stand at a threshold. Not a “new year” in the usual sense—marked by calendars and resolutions—but a deeper turning of the page: an invitation to return to what is essential, to release what no longer serves, and to remember who we are
January 1, 2026
Mendoza’s Moment of Joy: World Happiness Fest 2025 Concludes in a “City of Happiness”
Mendoza, Argentina – In the foothills of the Andes, thousands of people from across the globe gathered to celebrate “Regenerative Happiness” as the World Happiness Fest 2025 reached its grand finale in Mendoza. Over three inspiring days (December 4–6, 2025), this city – long lauded for its high qual
December 14, 2025
Conscious Catalysts of Happiness: Inside the Jaipur Global Happiness Forum 2025
On a bright late-September morning in Jaipur, voices of inspiration and change converged at Hotel Clarks Amer for the second Jaipur Global Happiness Forum. The two-day gathering (27–28 September 2025), organized by the India chapter of the World Happiness Foundation, was far from a typical conferenc
October 1, 2025
Launching the Chief Well-Being Officer Program in China at the 3rd China Well-Being Summit in Shanghai
At the 3rd China Well-Being Summit in Shanghai, we launched the Chief Well-Being Officer (CWO) Program in China—an inflection point for a movement already embraced by 955+ professionals across 550+ cities. From Shanghai to São Paulo, from Miami to Jaipur, we’re stitching together a global fabric of
September 20, 2025
World Happiness Foundation Statement for the High-Level Conference on Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar
By Luis Miguel Gallardo – Founder & President, World Happiness Foundation Statement for UN High-Level Conference on Rohingya and Minorities in Myanmar Introduction and Context The World Happiness Foundation (WHF) welcomes the convening of the High-Level Conference on the Situation of Rohingya Muslim
July 28, 2025
Quantum Consciousness: Bridging Science, Soul, and Self-Integration at The Science of Consciousness Conference in Barcelona
As Barcelona pulses this week with the presence of leading thinkers, scientists, and seekers, The Science of Consciousness (TSC) conference offers not just a meeting of minds, but a confluence of realities—scientific, spiritual, and experiential. At the heart of this year’s gathering is a concept th
July 9, 2025
A Dream Come True: My Journey with NKC and the Team at Jaipur Rugs
As I reflect on the incredible journey I’ve had the honor of being part of, I can’t help but feel immense gratitude and awe. The collaboration with Nand Kishore Chaudhary (NKC) and the team at Jaipur Rugs has truly been a dream come true—a dream that not only brings together two like-minded organiza
June 27, 2025
Manifesting the Infinite: Welcoming 2025 with Ritual and Power
As we step into 2025, let us embrace the infinite power of manifestation—a force within each of us capable of turning dreams into reality and forging a future of freedom, consciousness, and happiness for all. Manifestation is not merely a mystical concept; it is a structured, intentional process roo
December 30, 2024
World Happiness Fest LATAM 2024: Transforming Education, Leadership, and Social Impact
The World Happiness Fest LATAM 2024 was a monumental gathering uniting thousands of participants from Peru, Chile, Argentina, and across the globe. Featuring over 150 speakers and facilitators, the festival created a space to explore the integration of happiness and well-being into education, enterp
December 13, 2024
World Happiness Foundation and Jaipur Rugs: A Deep Partnership for Elevating Consciousness and Well-Being through Happytalism
In a momentous step toward elevating individual and collective well-being, the World Happiness Foundation and Jaipur Rugs have come together to launch a partnership aimed at transforming the lives of artisans across India and beyond. This collaboration promises to drive forward a new narrative where
October 13, 2024
Embark on a Transformative Discovery Expedition to India in 2025: Varanasi to Auroville
In 2025, join us on an extraordinary journey through India designed to connect you with the supramental and delve into the profound teachings of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. This unique expedition, starting in the sacred city of Varanasi and culminating in the experimental township of Auroville, pr
July 10, 2024
Reaching Millions: The World Happiness Fest and the World Happiness Foundation
The World Happiness Fest and the World Happiness Foundation are on a mission to realize a world of freedom, consciousness, and happiness for all. Through a series of global events, summits, and initiatives, they are connecting millions of people, fostering a new paradigm known as Happytalism, which
July 5, 2024
World Happiness Fest 2024 in Miami: Embracing Open Space Technology, Circles, and a Coaching Mindset
The World Happiness Fest 2024, taking place in Miami, stands as a beacon of innovation and collaboration in the realm of global well-being and consciousness. With a theme focused on "Creating and Integrating New Narratives for Rising," the festival is poised to be a groundbreaking event, where diver
January 20, 2024
World Happiness Fest 2023
Join the largest forum on happiness and well-being in the world. These activities and sessions will transform your life for the better. World Happiness Fest 2023 is a series of events featuring the most diverse and polycentric global happiness forum, reaching over 10M people in +80 countries. Join u
February 22, 2023
Bhutan: An Expedition to Discover the Soul of Happiness
The mountainous country of Bhutan is situated in the Eastern Himalayas and is well-known around the world for having some of the most energetic and colorful festivals. Until the 1970s, it was isolated from the world. Today, the country is ranked as one of the top 10 safest countries in the world, wh
February 22, 2023
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