Climate emergency has been declared in the UK recently emphasising how seriously we must focus on environmental issues.
In the context, a phenomenal event was organised globally where hundreds of dancers throughout the world have danced to spread awareness on water issues.
Global Water Dances, the first of its kind biennial event to raise awareness on water scarcity, pollution and fracking was held on Saturday, 15th June with dancers in 180 locations across six continents dancing simultaneously on local, global and participatory themes at the same local time.
The Site Leader for London was Sanskruti Centre for Cultural Excellence and the dance was presented by the lakeside at Regents Park, a stellar example for a rich biodiversity. The ritual started with Cllr. Arien Areti and Cllr. Philip Abraham giving opening remarks on the importance of clean and safe drinking water.
Site-specific dance was done on Ganga Stotra, highlighting Namami Gange-the Integrated Conservation Mission to clean Ganga waters. The event was supported by Waterwise.
