GLOBAL EARTH HOUR

Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million homes and businesses turned their lights off for one hour to make their stand against climate change. Only a year later and Earth Hour had become a global sustainability movement with more than 50 million people across 35 countries participating.

Earth Hour 2010 takes place on Saturday 27 March at 8.30pm and is a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community throughout the world. It is a call to stand up, to take responsibility, to get involved and lead the way towards a sustainable future.

Earth Hour @ PenangPenang celebrated Earth Hour with candlelight gatherings, music and food
Last Saturday night, crowds gathered at several spots on Penang Island.

Rendezvous under candlelightOne of the spot, the Esplanade was turned into a sea of lights as 10,000 candles were lighted up in the event organised by non-governmental organisation Futurize Global Community Foundation with the support of the state government.
Candlelight forming the number 60 to denote 60 minutes during the Earth Hour celebration.

From: The Star Newspaper

Penangites and visitors lighting up 10,000 candles on the Esplanade field in George Town