On the 8th of June 2023 the staff of the Central House attended the march from the Suva flea market to Albert Park to mark the Oceans Day. This event was organized by the UN Ocean Day Commissioner. Invited were religious organizations, the non-profit organizations (NGO’s) and members of the public to join and show their support and be part of the celebration.
The official program began at 10.00am followed by information displays until 3pm. There were a lot of stalls highlighting ways to protect and conserve our marine, to preserve our traditions to protect the larger interests of mankind, and the bigger picture to get away from something for the sake and protection of our species and oceans. There is also a need to eliminate the use of plastic from our lives as much as possible, which is impacting our marine life.
Our role as stewards and dedicated to the ocean and be on the Ocean Side, we need to be connect to God’s amazing creation and the Ocean’s role, we are called to look after the Ocean.
Despite the wet weather, hundreds of people attended and marched together to pledge their support to protect and restore our Ocean for the future generations.
More pictures below:
Participants gathered in front of the Suva Flea Market
Staff members of Pacific Network on Globalisation and Pacific Conference of Churches with their banners
Columban participants (L-R): Salanieta, Alisi and Priscilla
In attandance was the President of Fiji, H.E Ratu Wiliame Katonivere
Marine species on display
Works of art using various recycled plastic items.
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