PANAJI
As part of the ongoing 8th Centenary Celebrations, the Parish Centenary Committee of St. Anne’s Church, Ponda, will organize an Inter-faith Cycle Rally on the occasion of World Bicycle Day, celebrated globally on June 3.
The rally, which begins at 7:30 am from St. Anne’s Church, Ponda, is being organized to create awareness among the people of Goa on important social and environmental concerns including pollution control, environmental protection, healthy living through cycling and above all to build communal harmony and interfaith unity.
The 25-kilometre awareness rally across Ponda has been specially dedicated in loving memory of Fr. Bolmax Pereira, whose vision for ecology, unity and care for creation continues to inspire the parish community and youth.
The organizers emphasized that the event is not a competition, but a mission to encourage people to adopt eco-friendly lifestyles and work together for a greener and healthier Goa.
Over 200 cyclists from different faith traditions, youth and members of the public are expected to participate, reflecting the theme “One Ride • Many Faiths • One Humanity • One Goa”
The rally route will pass through key locations across Ponda including Rajiv Kala Mandir, Sapna Park, Bethora Road Junction, Sahakari Petrol Pump, Khandepar, Opa, KTC Ponda Junction, Bandora and Dhavali before returning to St. Anne’s Church.
The initiative is being organized with the support and cooperation of Traffic Cell, Ponda Police, Government of Goa and Diocesan Commission for Ecology (DCE).
The Parish Committee has appealed to all interested youth and cycling enthusiasts from all religions to participate in the awareness rally and support the movement towards environmental responsibility and communal harmony.
Participants may register through WhatsApp on 98501 69370.
The organizers have requested all participants to follow traffic and safety regulations, wear helmets and maintain discipline throughout the rally.
For further details and participation inquiries, interested persons may contact the Parish Youth Committee, Ponda.
