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Beach cleaning activity held at Sanya’s Dadonghai Bay

2020-09-27 17:32:41 News source:hihainan.info By: Chen Shumin

On September 26, the fourth annual National Beach Cleaning Activity (Sanya Edition) kicked off at Dadonghai Square. The beach cleanup was jointly held by the Working Committee of the Organizing Committee of the 6th Asian Beach Games (hereinafter referred to as the "Working Committee of the 6th ABG") and the China Oceanic Development Foundation.

On September 26, the fourth annual National Beach Cleaning Activity (Sanya Edition) kicked off at Dadonghai Square. (Photo by Wang Kanghong)

A total of 418 staff and volunteers from all walks of life participated in the event. Working Committee of the 6th ABG staff cleaned up the beach along with volunteers, while yachtsmen and divers in Sanya cleaned up the sea surface and underwater areas. Additionally, some non-governmental organizations promoted trash sorting, as well as introduced fully biodegradable products and drowning prevention tips to the public.

Divers in Sanya cleaned up the underwater areas.(Photo by Wang Kanghong)

In recent years, various forms of beach cleaning activities have been organized around the world, such as the International Coastal Clean-Up Day celebrated on the 3rd Saturday of September every year. This year, the concept of holding sports events based on environmental protection, which was promoted by the Organizing Committee of the 6th Asian Beach Games, has become a new highlight of the event.

"Yaya", the mascot of the 6th Asian Beach Games, and a special guest at the launching ceremony was spotted promoting environmental protection to the audience. (Photo by Wang Kanghong)

With the design concept of environmental protection,"Yaya", the mascot of the 6th Asian Beach Games, and a special guest at the launching ceremony was spotted promoting environmental protection to the audience. 

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