April 20 was Earth Day. It was also the day when thousands of Bangaloreans braved the scorching sun and marched from one park to another, to make an eco-friendly point.It was one helluva voice that said "Say no to plastic bags". Over food, fun and fizz, folks picked up every odd plastic piece in Lal Bagh and dumped it into wicker baskets.
Participants came from various professions- the police force, Home Guards, home makers and industrialists got together for a common cause. Teams comprising of ten participants were led by members of the Art of Living Foundation.
Each team was led to a zone in the park, where they were to scrap the plastic off the ground. The young and the old alike, joined hands to make a point, bravely holding placards which also served to blot out the harsh sunrays.
Teach, your children well...It was a day for creativity to come to the fore as well. Eminent painters displayed their green themes. Cotton bags were on sale to promote a plastic-free zone.
Say it with colors!It was loads of fun. Couldn't have asked for a better way to kick off the week!
Under the greenwood tree to rest a bit!
More on Green code in my blog: www.kmanju.wordpress.com
1 comment:
aye manjula,could'nt have been a better way to kickstart the week.and more people can participate as this programme continues for the next 5 weekends :)
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