A cycle ride was organized in Kolkata with a message to say no to firecrackers and reduce the levels of air and sound pollution in the city of Kolkata. Active citizens from all walks of life came together decorated their cycles with LED lights and colourful streamers - to share the true essence of Diwali. The ride created awareness on the harmful effects of bursting fire crackers as the winter and the festive season has set in Kolkata. Cyclists requested Kolkatans to ‘Say No to Firecracker’ and choose pollution-free celebration options instead.
The ride was part of a Responsible Diwali Celebration of ACTS and Kolkata Clean Air,along with leading NGO’s like Switch ON Foundation, Kolkata Cycle Samaj, Bike Studio and Educare Foundation. The activities started with Rangoli making and dnce performances at Old age homes and Childrens Home, which was then succeeded by visiting an animal shelter and ended with a bicycle ride which commenced from Bhawanipore and went to Ballygunge via Garihat.
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