Pre-departure Briefing for WYD 2013 Pilgrims

Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian WYD Pilgrims

www.wydpilgrim.blogspot.com

Rio de Janeiro Briefing Pack


Preparing your travel

documents

�Passport – 6 months validity

�Visa – Not Required ?

�Accommodations

�Return ticket

�Proof of finances


�Proof of finances

�Vaccinations – Yellow Fever Cert

�Proof of status – Letter from Employer

�Transiting

� Immigration Officer – Be Polite

�Copy of travel documents / credit card / Insurance


Vaccinations

�Yellow Fever

�Meningococcal -

�Influenza / H1N1

�Measles


�Measles

�Hepatitis

�Tetanus

�Malaria


Surviving the Long Flight

� Baggage – Label & Photo

� Choosing the right seat

� Comfortable clothing

� Basic toiletries & Hand Carry

� Sleeping well – Eye Shades, Ear Plugs

� Adjusting to time zones

� Meals & Snacks


� Meals & Snacks

� Special Diet

� Power Sockets

� Entertainment

� Keeping hydrated

� Exercise

� Freshening up

� Keeping warm

� Safety

� Having Fun

� Be nice


The Reality…



Airport Security is a pain …..

� Loose items – NOT lose items

� Metal items

� Metal implants

� Shoes

� Belts

� LAGs – 100ml


� LAGs – 100ml

� Dangerous items

� Laptops & tablets

� Long Queues & Late for flight

� After Security

� Words not to use in an airport –Bomb, Hijack, Terrorist,


What to pack ? … � Use suitable rucksack (avoid trolley

bags)

� Towel

� Toiletries

� 4 – 5 days of clothing

� Soap Powder

� Souvenirs / gift exchange

� Money Belt

� Luggage locks

� Refillable water bottle

� Handheld radio – Mass

� Snacks – muesli bars

� Rehydration Salts

� Good walking shoes & socks


� Malaysian Flags & Flag Pole

� Jacket

� Emergency Blanket

� Sleeping bags & Liners

� First Aid Kit

� Basic Medication i.e panadol, charcoal

tables, antihistamine, anti diarrhoea,

herbal tea, handy plast and gauze

� Camera & Memory cards

� Sarong – to change

� Rain coat

� Good walking shoes & socks

� Travel Adaptor & extension cords

� Day pack, pouches

� “name cards”

� Notebook (writing)

� Rosary

� Order of Mass

� Hand sanitizer

� Toiletseat liners

� Tissue Paper / Wet wipes


How to pack a rucksack



When you arriveAt the airport

• There will be volunteers to assist & direct

• It will be chaotic

Checking in / Registration


Checking in / Registration

• Groups – check in at accomodations

• Independent – there should be a center to register

Pilgrims Pack

• Water bottle, Backpack, Cap , T-shirt, Crucifix

• Meal card & Transportation card, Pilgrim ID

• Cultural and Liturgical Program Guide, Pilgrim Guide, Discipulus book, Liturgy book


What to expect in Rio

This is a

pilgrimage – Not

a luxury Holiday

It will be very

crowded –

expect millions !

Expect

inefficiencies

and screw ups…

Minimal rest …

Walk till you Less then perfect

hygiene

Anti Papal / Gay

Rights New friends


Walk till you

drop hygiene

conditions

Rights

demonstrations

New friends

Fiesta / Carnival

You may not see

the Papa

Francesco!

Experience the

Catholic ChurchBe Open

Problems in

your journey

Priest & religious

everywhere !!

Leave no man or

woman behind

Long queues and

long waits


WYD Main Events

Opening Mass : Arrival of Pope : Catechesis :


Opening Mass :

By local Archbishop

Arrival of Pope :

Plant yourself early along his

motorcade

Catechesis :

Attend daily mass and the

catechesis by Bishops

Via Crucis :

U may not be able to see it …

Closing Mass :

Mass and blessing by Pope

Francis

Vigil :

Arrive early


Vigil & Closing Mass :

Campus Fidei

• Location : Guaratiba

• Pilgrimage walk : 6 – 13 KM

• 3 Major entrances

• 32 Service Stations, 22 Seating Stations

• Capacity : 1.1m – Expect More !

• 33 LED Screens

Bring :

•Sleeping bag , emergency

blankets, and ground liners

• Jacket

•Drinking water

•Rain Coat

•Flag


• 33 LED Screens

• 4673 bathrooms

• 615 wash stations

• 4920 water fountains

• 2016 urinals

• 12 million liters of water

• Each section is based on arrival – so arrive early

• Stick together !

•Flag

•Souvenirs

•WYD ID

DO NOT :

•Bring a tent

•Start a campfire !

•Underestimate the cold – it’s

winter and open air


Meals & Transportation


Meal Card

1. Preloaded with Reals 30 /day

2. For lunch and dinner

3. Value is cumulative

4. Look out for Menu Peregrino

(Pilgirms Menu)

5. Breakfast provided at Cathechesis

centers

6. Vigil & Closing mass – Meals will be

provided at location in meal kits

Transportation Card

1. Normally valid for duration of WYD

2. Should be valid for all public

transport

3. WYD organizers have not released

any information on this


Enjoying yourself…

Fully participate , do not deviate

Attend the main events

Mingle with the pilgrims

�Be patient, compassionate and understanding

�Go with the flow

�Take in the experience


Visit the side events

Visit the local parishes

Try the local food

Visit the local sights – before and after

�Take in the experience

�Plan your itinerary

�Take care of each other and belongings

�Practice a song / dance to share


Personal Security …

� Be street smart

� Stay in your group

� Set rendezvous points

� Valuables

� Insurance

� Secure your belongings

Dress down


� Dress down

� Stop flashing

� Avoid talking to strangers

� Use a money belt

� Cash & Documents

� Fake wallet – Take what you need

� Stash some away

� Avoid lonely and quiet places

� Police


In case of emergency

� Follow the instructions of security / volunteers

� Listen to your instincts

� Avoid confrontation – walk away

� In a disastrous event –


� In a disastrous event –ensure your own safety

� Communications

� Informing loved ones

� Embassy help

� Emergency contact details

� Keep calm and carry on

Malaysia Embassy in Brazil

Address: SHIS QI 05

Chacara 62, Lago Sul,

Brasilia DF, CEP:71.020-004

Tel: (55-61) 3248-5008

(55-61) 3248-6215

Work days: Monday - Friday 9.00 a.m - 5.00 p.m

Public Holidays: Saturday & Sunday

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