10th World Scout Jamboree

The 10th World Scout Jamboree was held 17–26 July 1959 and was hosted by the Philippines at Mount Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna. Dubbed "The Bamboo Jamboree" due to the prevalence of bamboo and nipa palm. There were a total 12,203 Scouts from 44 countries. The theme was "Building Tomorrow Today". It was the first World Scout Jamboree to be held in Asia, and as well outside Europe and Canada.

10th World Scout Jamboree
ThemeBuilding Tomorrow Today
CountryPhilippines
Coordinates14.1323399°N 121.1918928°E / 14.1323399; 121.1918928
Date1959
Attendance12,203 Scouts
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