A Need to Observe Earth Day

by ISAGANI P. PALMA
isaganipalma_minbull@yahoo.com

GENERAL SANTOS CITY - With all of the sins of mankind against Mother Earth, is there still a need to celebrate the International Earth Day?

Armed with glittering hopes to cure the wounds of nature, the Renaissance Artists and Writers Association (RAWA) of the Rajah Buayan Council, in partnership with the Publishers Association of General Santos City, South Cotabato and Sarangani (PAGES), had spearhead an open field cultural night freedom concert at the Lion's Beach last April 22, 2006 to commemorate the International Earth Day.

Various local artists from across Socsksargen area are converge during the celebration dubbed as "Kalikasan para sa Kalayaan" - TUBIG (Towards Unity and Betterment for the Incoming Generation).

The horde of local musicians and student artists is set to present a musical and cultural show that would broaden metaphorical messages in a bid to preserve the deteriorating condition of Mother Nature.

The program was aimed at increasing the awareness on environment protection through music and cultural arts.