International Coastal Cleanup Day

To commemorate the International Coastal Cleanup Day, Consul General Joaquin F. Monserrate joined Surabaya Mayor Tri Rismaharini and over 6000 students to clean up the Surabaya iconic Kenjeran Beach on Sunday, September 21, 2014. The event was organized by Tunas Hijau NGO in Surabaya, E. Java.

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International Coastal Cleanup Day

Both the CG and the Mayor helped to pick up trash along the beach. By the end of the event, 16 trucks of garbage were collected. International Coastal Cleanup Day raised awareness of environmental conservation and inspired appreciation for the country’s natural resources.

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International Coastal Cleanup Day