On February 28, 2010, for the 42nd anniversary from the foundation of Auroville, the traditional dawnfire (bonfire at dawn) in the amphitheatre, in front of the Urn containing soil from the founding nations, the gathering of Aurovilians, newcomers, guests and visitors. The rising of the sun shows a great mandala of flowers and plants representing the galaxy form of Auroville, while listening to the Auroville Charter.