An indispensable part of the Green Living Program is looking back at the process of change and development within the groups and celebrating the success of each individual in this initiative. The 14th and 15th of November will mark the first event of celebration for the Green Living groups at Phuc Tan ward and Thuong Dinh ward. After a creative trial in their households, the 8 groups will share their experiences in the program to the rest of the Ha Noi community.

At Phuc Tan ward, where the theme is “Nutrition from Vegetables”, the Green Living groups are currently preparing posters to share their activities in the neighborhood such as cooking delicious sprouts-based dishes. An expert from the National Institute of Nutrition will have an educational session with each family on the nutritional value of vegetables and fruits.  They will also be taught about an organic method of curing vegetables, a method used by the Bai Thuong farmer group. The community gardens at the Red River inshore will surely have more green and more nutritious vegetables once they learn how to apply this method.

Thuong Dinh, the industrial zone of the city, is characterized by Soviet-type buildings and houses which lack garden areas. The members of the Green Living group in this ward will share their knowledge of making organic compost with the community to help reduce organic waste as well as teach them how to grow vegetable gardens on their balcony to help improve air quality and have nutritious meals.

Together with the members of the Green Living groups, young local and international volunteers are preparing for the event. You are more than welcome to join us in celebrating the joy of Green Living! Please see the details of the festivals below.

Green Living Festival at Thuong Dinh Ward
Time: 8h30 - 11h00 on 14th  November 2009
Address: Amusement park of the  mechanic collective bulding - 129 Nguyen Trai Street- Thanh Xuan - Hanoi

Green Living Festival at Phuc Tan Ward
Time: 14h30 to 17h00 on 15th November 2009
Address : Phuc Tan Primary School - 12 Phuc Tan  Street - Hoan Kiem - Ha Noi,: