At the age of 12, in her European hometown, Leia experienced a craft at close range along with many others in her village. She explains that she felt an urge to go outside, and as she walked out onto the porch with her Mother and brother also present, they saw a silent craft that remained stationary close to their home. The craft then silently, without making a sound, slowly moved toward some nearby mountains, and then disappeared. Once out of sight, a magnificent light show appeared, that looked to Leia like two curtains of light opening up in the sky. This incredible event fascinated Leia, and sparked within her the desire for deeper understanding and connection.