The events took place from April 22 to 24 at the Ajijic Cultural Center and on the esplanade in front of it
Event organizers and participants (from left to right): Nora Maldonado, Nora’s daughter Sol, and Noris Binet. Photo: Sofía Medeles
Sofia Medeles (Ajijic).- The activities of the Earth Day celebration on April 22, 23 and 24 were designed not only to raise awareness through the knowledge shared by the exhibitors and groups that attended, but also by means of the spiritual and educational aspects of the native history of the Chapala lakeside.
Two of the organizers, Noris Binet and Nora Maldonado, explained that spiritual elements and themes are included to promote an awareness that will be deeper and leave more of an impression on the attendees, without dismissing the work of the researchers and professionals who will be presenting.
Nora, who is part of the group «Guardians of the Lake,» said that spiritual events included an offering to the lake, in which flowers, fruits, seeds and other things that do not interfere with the flora and fauna of the ecosystem were left on the shore of the lake. This offering was on Sunday April 24 at 6:00 pm, as part of the closing of the festival.
They also said that their goal is to make this event an annual event and to involve more and more lakeside towns, as well as schools of all levels, and to involve students in the activities.
Some of the scheduled activities included conferences with activists such as Manuel Villagómez Rodríguez and Luis Valdivia, musical shows, eco-friendly technology exhibitions and children’s art contests.
Among the organizers are Douglas Reid, Sihara Casillas Gaeta and Noris Binet.
Translated by Rebecca Zittle
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