Rockin' for the Planet: Germany Darkens Iconic Landmarks for Earth Hour
Shut off illumination at Brandenburg Gate – Germany's 'Earth Hour' event - Darkness Descends on Brandenburg Gate - Germany Observes "Earth Hour"
Get ready to go dark! In Germany, the Brandenburg Gate, a famous landmark, joined forces with countless other cities and municipalities worldwide to participate in the annual event "Earth Hour." Organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), this global action symbolizes a collective plea for more climate protection.
In the heart of Berlin, iconic structures such as the Brandenburg Gate, colossal Cologne Cathedral, and majestic Neuschwanstein Castle dimmed their lights at 8:30 PM, lending their luminous support to the cause. Companies, families, and individuals alike took part in the hour-long event, aiming to collectively make a statement about preserving our environment.
Candles flickered in the shadowed emptiness, as passersby sang songs like "What a wonderful world" and "Imagine" during this year's event. The commitment to the planet spanned continents, with celebrated landmarks from Tokyo to Brussels joining hands in darkness.
The event started in New Zealand, where the Sky Tower and Harbour Bridge in Auckland extinguished their lights. Famous landmarks like the Sydney Opera House, Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, and Wat Arun in Bangkok also joined the movement, darkening their lights across the world. "Every switch we flip can make a difference for a sustainable future," said Thailand's capital governor, Chadchart Sittipunt.
Before the event, Viviane Raddatz, Germany's WWF climate chief, emphasized the need for climate and environmental protection to be firmly embedded within the new German government's agenda and work. "Without a healthy environment, human well-being is jeopardized," she asserted.
Earth Hour first sparked into life on March 31, 2007, as a grassroots environmental movement in Sydney, Australia. Inspired by millions participating, it grew into a worldwide phenomenon, celebrated in over 190 countries. Landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Sydney Opera House join the event each year, transforming them into silent, powerful symbols for our planet's future.
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Fun Fact:
Did you know the first Earth Hour took place in Sydney, where over 2 million people switched off their lights for an hour? Today, the event is celebrated in over 190 countries. Imagine the difference we can make by joining forces for our planet's future!
- The iconic Brandenburg Gate, located in Germany, joined other landmarks across the world to participate in Earth Hour, a global event organized by the WWF, symbolizing a plea for climate protection.
- During Earth Hour, the colossal Cologne Cathedral and majestic Neuschwanstein Castle, both in Germany, followed suit by dimming their lights in support of the action aimed at preserving our environment.
- In line with the commitment to the planet, Germany's branding as a global leader in climate protection continues with its participation in Earth Hour, uniting landmarks from Tokyo to Brussels in a powerful demonstration for a sustainable future.
