Thousands of people gathered in Hanoi at August Revolution Square on March 29 to observe the Earth Hour Campaign 2014 and show their support for climate and energy conservation and preservation.

Meanwhile, a large-scale rally was also staged in HCM city in observation of the fifth annual event.

Under the message “Action for a Greener Earth”, the event aims to encourage people to conserve energy, raise public awareness about the benefits of saving energy, environmental protection and adaptation to global climate change.

During the one hour of saving energy in response to the campaign, (20:30pm to 21:30pm), estimated 431.000kWh have been saved, equivalent to an amount of VND650 million.

Following are some photos of the event in Hanoi:



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The August Revolution Square before the Earth Hour.

 

 

 

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The Earth Hour 2014 was implemented in all 63 provinces and cities.

 

 

 

 

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Turn off the light but please don't use candles instead.

 

 

 

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 A boy with lamps on his glasses.

 

 

 

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Trang Tien Street in the Earth Hour.

 

 

 

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 The August Revolution Square in the Earth Hour.

 

 

 

 

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At a cafe on Phan Chu Trinh Street during the Earth Hour.

 

 

 

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 A cafe on the bank of Hoan Kiem Lake used candles during the Earth Hour.

 

 

 

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 A family.

 

 

 

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