Candlelight vigil for Japan to be held on Monday
Greenpeace and Zen Village are holding a candlelight vigil for the people of Japan. It's a way to imagine a world without nuclear disasters.
As the people of Japan continue to deal with the impacts of the earthquake and tsunami, radioactive smoke and steam still billows from the damaged reactors at the Fukushima Power Plant and over 250,000 people have been evacuated from areas up to 19 miles away from the power plant.
On Monday, March 28, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, people will gather at Zen Village (3570 Main Highway) to join in Greenpeace's nationwide day of candlelight vigils. March 28 is also the 32nd anniversary of the Three Mile Island incident in Pennsylvania. Prayers for Japan and hopes for a nuclear- free world will be written on paper and folded into origami cranes. It is said that whomever folds a thousand paper cranes is granted a wish -- the wish is for a world without nuclear disasters.
Stand surrounded by the glow of hundreds of candles to remember those that have suffered needlessly from nuclear disasters as leaders from South Florida's spiritual and environmental community offer their thoughts on this terrible tragedy. Speakers include Barry White of Citizen Allied for Safe Energy, South Miami Mayor Philip Stoddard, and Warren Hoskins of the Miami Quaker Friends. The vigil will end in a prayerful moment of silence led by Zen Village Master Chufei Tsai.
Please bring candles you can hold in your hand. It is also recommended to bring water (in a reusable container, naturally)
Parking will be available across the street at Ransom Everglade's school parking lot, free of charge.
Please RSVP if you are attending, so they may plan accordingly: http://us.greenpeace.org/goto/MiamiVigil
For More Information, please contact Erik Ofengand, Greenpeace Miami Senior Lead Activist at 305-979-0247 or greenpeacemiami305@gmail.com.
As the people of Japan continue to deal with the impacts of the earthquake and tsunami, radioactive smoke and steam still billows from the damaged reactors at the Fukushima Power Plant and over 250,000 people have been evacuated from areas up to 19 miles away from the power plant.
On Monday, March 28, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, people will gather at Zen Village (3570 Main Highway) to join in Greenpeace's nationwide day of candlelight vigils. March 28 is also the 32nd anniversary of the Three Mile Island incident in Pennsylvania. Prayers for Japan and hopes for a nuclear- free world will be written on paper and folded into origami cranes. It is said that whomever folds a thousand paper cranes is granted a wish -- the wish is for a world without nuclear disasters.
Stand surrounded by the glow of hundreds of candles to remember those that have suffered needlessly from nuclear disasters as leaders from South Florida's spiritual and environmental community offer their thoughts on this terrible tragedy. Speakers include Barry White of Citizen Allied for Safe Energy, South Miami Mayor Philip Stoddard, and Warren Hoskins of the Miami Quaker Friends. The vigil will end in a prayerful moment of silence led by Zen Village Master Chufei Tsai.
Please bring candles you can hold in your hand. It is also recommended to bring water (in a reusable container, naturally)
Parking will be available across the street at Ransom Everglade's school parking lot, free of charge.
Please RSVP if you are attending, so they may plan accordingly: http://us.greenpeace.org/goto/MiamiVigil
For More Information, please contact Erik Ofengand, Greenpeace Miami Senior Lead Activist at 305-979-0247 or greenpeacemiami305@gmail.com.
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