Earth day special-2017
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day events in more than 193 countries are now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network.
Earth Anthem
UNESCO has termed Indian poet-diplomat Abhay Kumar‘s idea of an official Earth Anthem as a creative and inspiring thought that would contribute to bringing the world together. Kumar’s “Earth Anthem” has been translated into eight languages including all official languages of the United Nations viz. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish.The other two languages are Hindi and Nepali.
Our cosmic oasis, cosmic blue pearl
the most beautiful planet in the universe
all the continents and the oceans of the world
united we stand as flora and fauna
united we stand as species of one earth
black, brown, white, different colours
we are humans, the earth is our home.
Our cosmic oasis, cosmic blue pearl
the most beautiful planet in the universe
all the people and the nations of the world
all for one and one for all
united we unfurl the blue marble flag
black, brown, white, different colours
we are humans, the earth is our home.
“Earth Anthem” by Abhay K
Shown below is short video that shows off the animated Earths from all of TED-Ed lessons.Gathered more than 60 beautifully designed Planet Earths from over 600 animated lessons.
We hope this medley helps you to celebrate our ONE beautiful Planet Earth each and every day.
