what is a jamboree

A jamboree is a large gathering of Scouts and/or Girl Guides who rally at a national or international level. It is a festive event that can include a long mixed program of entertainment. The word "jamboree" has several claimed possible origins, ranging from Hindi to Swahili to Native American languages, which further confuses the meaning used by Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scouting Movement. However, in English, the word "jamboree" is used as a borrowed term to describe any large festive gathering, such as a political party or the teams of a sporting league, often including a program of speeches and entertainment.