FREE HUGS & CARING CONVERSATIONS ON THE NATIONAL MALL 9/25 (DC)

edited September 2024 in General

Hey hey my fellow cudders and cuddlies! Guess what's finally happening? Free hugs and caring conversations on the National Mall.

Ok, this is the deal, we're meeting on the National Mall and offering powerful but free hugs and caring conversations. We'd absolutely love for you to join us and other compassionate huggers and listeners.

The goal is to make someone's day by offering a moment of connection—a warm hug and/ or a 15-minute conversation where people can feel truly heard and not fixed or judged.

Wear your Free Hugs shirt if you have one and bring a Free Hug. If you would like to offer listening too, please bring a folding chair or two so you and a passerby can sit and chat. However, all you need to bring is an open heart and a willingness to connect! I want us to create a space of compassion and joy!

DETAILS

Wednesday, September 25
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Smithsonian Castle
National Mall
1000 Jefferson Dr SW Washington, DC 20560

What You Should Know

  • We’ll meet in front of the Smithsonian Castle (aka Smithsonian Institution Building) for easy access to the Metro and visibility.

  • Follow all National Park guidelines.

  • No one will approach anyone for a hug—allow passersby to come to us.

  • This is not an opportunity for you to spread your religious, political, or social views.

  • Be mindful of COVID risks and take precautions as needed.

  • By participating, you acknowledge Tangé Wellness is not responsible for injury, damage, or loss of property.

Let’s spread some joy and happiness on the National Mall!

Message me for more details or just Google the event!

Comments

  • Yeah! I'm so excited to be apart of this. I've always wanted to do it but nobody ever wants to spread the good word of touch and human connection.

  • @JazzyPants this is a great idea, I bet if you added coffee to the event, (as a suggestion) with logos on the cups the event would stay in their minds even after the hugs! ..and would give shy people a reason to hang, chat and drink coffee.

  • That sounds great! Wish I could be there! Best of luck to you all.

  • I love this!!!! Hope you all the best !!! You will make a difference in people’s lives! 🤗

  • This truly is a wonderful event and speaks volumes of your efforts to set his up---it should bring more wonderful people into the community introducing them to a wonderful world of diverse people! CC saved my life and recently has brought true love into my life!

  • This is a wonderful idea! I can’t wait to come out and show some support!

  • Thank you everyone for the support! It was a great event and we hope to then once a month in and around DC metro, and every quarter in and around DC, VA, MD, PA, DE. If you are interested in joining our free hugs group please message me.

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