VASCO
The St Francis Xavier Parish Youth of Chicalim in collaboration with the Chicalim Youth Farmers Club (CYFC) organised an Earth Hour to mark Earth Day 2022 on April 22, under the theme 'Lights Off Stars On'.
The public were encouraged to switch off their lights and electric appliances (except fridge) from 8 pm to 9 pm.
An informal programme began at the SFX Church with a theme jingle composed by Parish Priest Fr Bolmax Pereira, followed by a series of songs by youth members.
Head nurse at Chicalim Sub District Hospital Sr Monica recalled memories of her childhood where she expressed her love and closeness in the arms of mother earth, enjoying seasonal fruits and water drops dripping from the rooftop holes during monsoons.
Those gathered were reminded that the seeds of World Earth Day were first ingrained among several activists along with the US Senator Gaylord Nelson from a massive Oil Spill in 1969 in Santa Barbara, California. The incident affected the lives of over 10,000 aquatic animals.
Following this, Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970. However, the first proposal for a day to honour the Earth was offered by peace activist John McConnell in 1969 at a UNESCO Conference in San Francisco. Since then, the occasion has played an important role in raising awareness on other environmental issues, informed Fr Bolmax Pereira.
“World Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22 as an opportunity to protect the planet from environmental adversities, promote peace and be grateful for its abundance. It is a reminder to protect the environment, restore damaged ecosystems and live a more sustainable life,” said Fr Pereira.
The 2022 theme for World Earth Day is ‘Invest In Our Planet'. The global theme encourages everyone to implement action toward climate welfare and take efforts to preserve the greenery on our planet. This year marked the 52nd anniversary of World Earth Day.
On the occasion, CYFC President Valerie Afonso recited her poem, a love story with nature which slowly turned into a hate story and her attempt to win back nature's love.
Alisha Pereira, a science teacher at Regina Mundi High School, called upon the need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably).
The public were encouraged to switch off their lights and electric appliances (except fridge) from 8 pm to 9 pm.
An informal programme began at the SFX Church with a theme jingle composed by Parish Priest Fr Bolmax Pereira, followed by a series of songs by youth members.
Head nurse at Chicalim Sub District Hospital Sr Monica recalled memories of her childhood where she expressed her love and closeness in the arms of mother earth, enjoying seasonal fruits and water drops dripping from the rooftop holes during monsoons.
Those gathered were reminded that the seeds of World Earth Day were first ingrained among several activists along with the US Senator Gaylord Nelson from a massive Oil Spill in 1969 in Santa Barbara, California. The incident affected the lives of over 10,000 aquatic animals.
Following this, Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970. However, the first proposal for a day to honour the Earth was offered by peace activist John McConnell in 1969 at a UNESCO Conference in San Francisco. Since then, the occasion has played an important role in raising awareness on other environmental issues, informed Fr Bolmax Pereira.
“World Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22 as an opportunity to protect the planet from environmental adversities, promote peace and be grateful for its abundance. It is a reminder to protect the environment, restore damaged ecosystems and live a more sustainable life,” said Fr Pereira.
The 2022 theme for World Earth Day is ‘Invest In Our Planet'. The global theme encourages everyone to implement action toward climate welfare and take efforts to preserve the greenery on our planet. This year marked the 52nd anniversary of World Earth Day.
On the occasion, CYFC President Valerie Afonso recited her poem, a love story with nature which slowly turned into a hate story and her attempt to win back nature's love.
Alisha Pereira, a science teacher at Regina Mundi High School, called upon the need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably).
