All systems are green! That's the word of alderman Dr Navi Muradali on Sancity Green Expo, expected to be open tomorrow at Skinner Park, San Fernando. Under the theme, The Environment Is You, the four-day expo, the first of its kind in the country, is being hosted by the San Fernando City Corporation. Aimed at educating and encouraging people about living the green life, Muradali said over 100 participants from public, private, non-profit and community based organisations were expected. The event also caught the eyes of international organisations which were expected to have various booths on display. Among the items on display would be plants, animals, solar products, recycling products, health and wellness, fashion, organic products, environment friendly household products and automobiles.
In addition, there would be a kids zone, a food court and dog lovers would also be able to adopt a pet.
In an interview yesterday, Muradali, the event co-ordinator, said the expo was his brainchild. He said it was included in the Congress of the People's green manifesto, which he and a team created. Anticipating a successful event, he said some of the highlights included a nightly laser and light show, a fashion show and a large globe. Muradali added, "We have a laser show and light show every night. The lasers actually arrived today. It goes up into the sky and project onto a large globe of the earth which we will also have. "The fashion show will feature recycled clothes. They actually take old clothes and make new clothes," he said.
San Fernando mayor Marlene Coudray is expected to open the expo around 7 pm. Uniformed students and children under 12 years would be admitted free.