A flairtending and fire show, beach bonfire, tree planting, beach cleaning and more were staged at Alma on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula to mark Earth Hour on Saturday March 26. After a ‘world cake decoration’ workshop at the resort’s Pasty Kitchen from 10am, a ‘back of house’ tour from 3pm included the resort’s wastewater treatment plant, electric buggy station, recycling in the garbage room and other stops designed to lessen Alma’s carbon footprint. Guests’ names were attached to every tree they plant in the resort’s gardens from 3pm, and everyone was welcome to join efforts to collect garbage on the beach from 4pm. Alma’s beachfront restaurant Atlantis served a BBQ buffet from 6pm until 9.30pm. All the resort’s food and beverage facilities turned off the lights from 7.30pm-8.30pm, during which a 20-minute flairtending and fire show lit up both Atlantis and street-style venue Chill’s Snack and Bar. The day was rounded out with a bonfire on the sand from 8.30pm until late.
The “Magic of Light” evening at Banyan Tree began on Saturday with a BBQ buffet, during which guests were invited to join a photo-op using a flashlight to write their name or a slogan alongside a display of paper lanterns arranged in the form of the 60+ Earth Hour logo. A camera set on long exposure captured the scene beautifully. All electricity at the resort - except for risk areas - was turned off from 19.30 - 20.30. A spectacular fire-twirling performance on the beachfront rounded off an enthralling evening.
Banyan Tree Krabi
At the northernmost corner of isolated Tubkaek Beach, Banyan Tree Krabi shut down all of its electricity at 20:29 and sparked up an Earth Hour Campfire. There was marshmallows and sweet potatoes to roast, and the imagination to indulge with sparklers allows the opportunity to carve all sorts of fantastic shapes into the sky. The campfire actually kicked into gear at 8:15pm with drinks on the resort's beachfront lawn. There was also be a fire show accompanied by live acoustic guitar.
Azerai Resorts
Each of Azerai’s three resorts in Vietnam – in Hue, Can Tho and Ke Ga Bay – called attention to the importance of sustainability and the preservation of the planet by switching off their electric lights for an hour and illuminating their grounds with paper lanterns and candles. Azerai Can Tho has long been a leader in sustainability, with solar power plants that generate up to 2,500 Kwh of electricity, covering much of the resort’s power needs. Staff regularly participate in river clean-up activities, and Azerai Can Tho is involved in efforts to preserve the local mangroves. Azerai La Residence, Hue has also introduced a number of environmental initiatives related to water conservation, energy saving, responsible eating, protecting biodiversity, and more.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
For an hour on Saturday night, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi switched off all non-essential lights in public areas, including outside on its iconic facade, canopies and terrace. Empty guestrooms and the hotel’s office also went dark to raise awareness about the importance of environmental protection and preserving natural habitats. In recent years Metropole Hanoi has taken many steps toward greater sustainability, including phasing out all single-use plastic items throughout the guest experience. Earlier this year, Metropole Hanoi replaced single-use bathroom amenities with eco-friendly alternatives. The hotel has also introduced eco-friendly towels and bedding, installed an urban vegetable garden, and begun receiving power from a “green” electricity supply, reusing rainwater, and offering organic and certified agro-ecology produce, among other initiatives.
Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion
Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion, a wellness-focused resort on the outskirts of Vietnam’s former Imperial Capital of Hue, went dark for Earth Hour but that doesn’t mean there was a lack of light. Guests were invited to come together around a roaring bonfire and recycled tea light candles (shaped in the Earth Hour logo) to add a warm glow. There was also a group meditation session with chanting, and light non alcoholic refreshments will be served to guests.
This beachfront property on Vietnam’s South Central coast focused on children this year with a range of events that span more than just one hour. The day started at 7am, with an hour-long session at Fusion Resort Cam Ranh’s Farm School, the only one in Vietnam, where they’re hosting a special “Mother Earth” class, highlighting sustainability and how young visitors can help make a difference. The show and tell topic of the class was be baby ducklings, with 12 having recently hatched. Other activities included an “Earth Lab” workshop from 11am - 12pm for both kids and parents, where dedicated Earth Lab Ambassadors showcased their skills and assisted guests in making chemical free conditioner and face cleansers that they can take home.
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