by Jocelyn P. Alvarez
ZAMBOANGA CITY, March 27 (PIA)- - Sky lanterns will find its way up and illuminate the sky as a symbolic gesture of Zamboanga City’s support in the “Earth Hour” observance set on March 31st.
The “Earth Hour” activity which is being spearheaded by the city government, will be held at the favorite hangout park of the young and old populace- the Paseo del Mar.
During the observance, the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) will symbolically switch off power, which will put the entire city in “darkness from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. This will be the time when participating government agencies including the city government will release sky lanterns.
Prior the symbolic power switch off, a short program will be held at the Paseo del Mar where the newly inaugurated musically gyrating dancing fountain will entertain the participants and the public with several “water dancing” shows.
It can be recalled, last year’s earth hour activity was held at the Zamcelco covered court where the entire city was also put in ‘darkness,” but after 15 minutes, power was restored feeder by feeder.
“Earth Hour” is a global observance, a call to action related to energy efficiency, conservation and a send-off message that calls to do something to mitigate climate change. (JPA/ PIA 9- ZBST)
