The Mayor and City Councillors of Georgetown have noted that Easter is a very significant period in the Christian calendar and a time when persons reflect upon sacrifice, goodness and life.
In a message wishing Happy Easter, they also said that this is a time when Christians study the teachings of Jesus the Christ.
“On reflecting on his messages, he demonstrated a keen sense of awareness for the natural environment. For example, he spoke many parables to his followers using every-day events and activities which involved the natural environment such as farming, fishing and building. Though these had and still have deeper spiritual meanings, we can draw certain special lessons from them, particularly in this time of global warming and climate change,” the message stated.
It further urged that persons “use this period to contemplate innovative ways of harnessing the vast potentials of our environment to overcome the challenges of climate change.”
“As you celebrate Easter with traditional kite flying and other social activities,” the message continued, “we trust that you would develop a greater sense of appreciation for the environment and a serious commitment to care it.”