(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Numerous landmarks in the city of Lucerne will be in the dark for an hour on Saturday as the city participates in the Earth Hour environmental campaign. It serves as a symbolic gesture in support of climate and environmental protection.
This content was published on March 18, 2024 - 16:40 2 minutes Keystone-SDA
The city of Lucerne and Lucerne's energy supplier Energie Wasser Luzern (EWL) are taking part in the world's largest environmental campaign for the 11th time, according to a press release issued by the city on Monday. The topic of climate and environmental protection is of great concern to them.
On March 23 from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, the lights will be switched off on the Musegg Towers, the Zeughaus, the Water Tower, the archways on Bahnhofplatz, the Town Hall, Lucerne Theatre, the Natural History Museum, Museum of History, the Lion Monument, the Church of St. Leodegar, the Jesuit Church, and the façades in the old town.
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To observe Earth Hour, the city is also hosting a candlelight procession on March 21 at 7:45pm. During this tour, it will present its lighting concept, known as“Plan Lumière”. By using lighting in the right place, at the right time and to an ecologically justifiable extent, the city intends to translate the daytime setting to a nighttime setting, and present the city centre in an attractive light, as the press release explains. The aim is a savings of 45% compared to the previous city lighting concept.
Adapted from German by DeepL/dkk/amva
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