As one of the biggest consumers of electricity and energy, some of Guangzhou's hotels, shopping malls and public architecture will join from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday to support the event.
"Earth Hour" is a global initiative in partnership with WWF (World Wildlife Fund.) Individuals, businesses, governments and communities are invited to turn out their lights for one hour on Saturday March 26, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. to show their support for environmentally sustainable action.
From its inception as a single city initiative in 2007, "Earth Hour" has grown into a global movement where hundreds of millions of people from every continent join together to acknowledge the importance of protecting our planet. Last year "Earth Hour" saw the largest number of participants in its 3 year history, with over 128 countries and territories joining the movement.
As one of the biggest consumers of electricity and energy, some of Guangzhou's hotels, shopping malls and public architecture will join from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to support the environmental protection movement.
China Hotel, A Marriott Hotel, will once again be participating in "Earth Hour" by dimming all non-essential lights and electrical appliances for one hour in most back-of-the-house areas, public areas and hotel exteriors. During the hour, the hotel plans to offer a candle lit dinner in Prime, a live acoustic performance by Tim Ambler in the Lobby, hand out educational bracelets with "Green Tips" to guests and children as well as post "Green Tips" in public areas.
The Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Science City will become the only "darkened" building in the Guangzhou Science City. The lights in the lobby, restaurants, corridors and balconies will all be turned off. Only certain fire exit areas will remain lit for safety purposes. At 8.30 p.m., the hotel's restaurants will prepare a candle light dinner for guests to enjoy during this one hour of conservation. Hotel guests are asked to voluntarily turn off lights in their rooms.
The Westin Guangzhou will also share other energy-saving measures during "Earth Hour." Among them: Turning off exterior signage lighting; dimming or turning off non-essential interior lighting; using candlelight in Prego restaurant where people can enjoy romantic dinner on the 40th floor; and using in-room television messages to inform guests about "Earth Hour" observances.
(By Jessie Huang, Stephen Roberts)
