Gazing at the flame far away, with people miles away
EARTH LIGHT PROJECT MOVEMENT
Earth Light Project aims to create a symbol
of humanity confronting the world’s division.
June 2021, in Japan,
we will launch a candle and an igniter
to the stratosphere using a “Space Balloon”.
Imagine a single flame lighting
in front of the Earth and the space.
Now imagine, sharing the moment of the flame lighting up,
with people around the world
who share their hopes to understand one another beyond our differences.
Our prayer is to share this moment with you,
and with the rest of the world.
Watch live: launching and igniting the “Earth Light”
Imagine a moment, where people from all around the world share the same view and feeling.
A moment shared regardless of gender, age, language, ethnicity, race of nationality.
Earth Light Project will broadcast a livestream to reconnect the world in 2021.
Event schedule may change due to weather concerns.
We will be updating information via SNS and email.
Watching the candle light glow in front of the Earth, and sharing the moment with someone on the other side of the planet. The experience would remind us to reunite as one species, as we did in the Olympics and Paralympic Games.
The light up will be done by sending the ignition equipment to outer space on a balloon.
We will be live streaming the launch and ignition through YouTube Live, to share the moment with the supporters and participants around the globe.
Pre-Planning
We are hoping to collect and combine messages from around the world to create one YouTube live broadcast. As such, we would like to ask your support in sending your video or picture message. Please send us your thoughts on division and borderless connection via link below.
Any information not included in the video or picture will not be publicized.
Event - 3 Steps -
Candle Night
“Imagine”
“Light our Candles, Connect your Hopes”
Creating the “Earth Light Candle” by collecting candles from all around the world
A live stream will be taking place via ZOOM, where youth from all around the world will participate with their candles lights.
With John Lennon’s “Imagine” as the theme song, participants will gather and share their thoughts and hopes and prayers towards resolving division.
The purpose of the event will be to connect the world by igniting a candle, and also to create the “Earth Light Candle,” a candle made by melting and combining candles collected from around the world. The “Earth Light Candle” will then be launched to the stratosphere to create the movement Finale.
How You Can Join
There are 3 ways to be a part of the candle movement
- Purchasing/Sending your candle to Earth Light Project
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Participating in the Online Candle Night Event (Apr. 4, 2021 (JST))
- Sending/Singing your original songs, and a cover of John Lennon’s “Imagine”
Participation by the above would connect you with Earth Light Project’s global community
- Send
Your Song - Join
the Event - Send Back
Your Candle
Planning on the day
※The timetable is subject to change
Youth from all over the globe will light their candles, and gather online.
Participants will drop into the online atmosphere of live music and candle lights.
Imagining a world
In Participating to the Movement
- How to Sign Up
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- Press the “Original Candle Set” or “Sign Up” button
- The deadline is 23:59 April 3rd, 2021 (JST)
- Participation Fee
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- All events will be open for free
- Supporters of the Earth Light Candles via Indiegogo will be invited to the events, and will not need to fill in the event participation form
- How you can prepare for the event
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- Please have your candles ready to be lit before you enter the event
- Participants are asked to have their camera on during the event taking place online via ZOOM.
- Using the virtual backgrounds provided is also recommended
- How to Participate
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- The event will be done online using the web meeting service ZOOM.Please make sure you are able to use ZOOM, and have stable internet connection.
- Please also make sure your ZOOM system is updated.
- URL and ID of the event will be sent to the participants via email as the event approaches.
- Warnings in Participating
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- Refunds are not in case of a cancellation by participants
- In case severe interference to the event, or in-event nuisances are spotted, we may ask you to refrain from participating
- SNS Sharing
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- We will be filming and using recordings of the event on our project media
- When sharing about the event on your own, please check if the content does not infringe on others’ intellectual property rights.
- In case an inappropriate SNS post is found, we may ask you to delete the post.
- Personal Information
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Any personal information gained during this project will be used in the following terms, and will not be used in any other purposes
- ①As information to confirm your participation, and other information necessary for the event
- ②As contact information in case of any confirmation necessary, or to reply to your contact
- ③To inform you of event and introduction to other opportunities
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Any personal information gained during this project will be used in the following terms, and will not be used in any other purposes
- Disclaimer
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- The project may change its content in any forms which includes but not limited to cancellation, delay, change in duration, broadcasting style. In such cases, participants are required to align to the project’s decision. The project will not take responsibilities against the participants on these decisions.
- The project will not take any responsibilities on any troubles and loss including but not limited to computer attacks, and other computer related troubles.
- Others
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- Contents of this warning, as well as information on sites may change without notice.
Pre-Planning
Option 1：Creating the Earth Light
The event however, does not end here.
After the event, the candles lit by the participants around the world will be collected and melted down to make one "World Candle". The candle then will be used as part of the fuel for the “Earth Light”, a flame that will be launched into the stratosphere to symbolize our borderless hopes and wishes.
Please come and join the movement with us by applying to send your candles
※Candles are sold via Indiegogo (Please check the link below)
※If bought personally, the candle must be a Paraffin Wax Made Candle
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Step 1:
Buy Your Candle
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Step 2:
Join the Event
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Step 3:
Send Back Your Candle
Earth Light Project Candle and Ticket Set (White, Yellow)
- Earth Light Project Original Candle
- An invitation to “Candle Night Imagine”
- Mention of your name in the credits of the YouTube Live
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Emailed photo of the Earth Light in the stratosphere
※An original item made of the melted “World Candle” and a thank you letter will be sent to participants who sent back their candles to Earth Light Project after use
Price: 2000 JPY
Option 2：Sing your Song of Peace
We will also be collecting songs from artists around the world as we celebrate this moment of peace.
The songs in which will be collected are:
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A cover of John Lennon’s “Imagine”
- Original songs dedicated to borderless peace and confronting division.
The songs collected will be edited and combined into a single movie shown at the event.
EarthLight Relay
“A Challenge to Connect the World With a Single Flame”
The Olympic Torch formerly was passed around the world to spread the “Festival of Peace” across countries. Today, our torch does not travel around the world.
We, the Earth Light Project, hope to regain the torch relay that travels across borders, with your help.
The image of our “Earth Light” will travel and ignite the hopes towards peace.
Details will be sent to participants of Earth Light Project Events in April and May.
Member
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RepresentativeTsuzuki Norihiko -
Executive DirectorSugimoto Takaki -
Technology PMOKawase Motoki -
Promotion DirectorFukazawa Aya -
Promotion DirectorIshibashi Takuma -
Promotion DirectorHara Minori
Dream Supporter
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AstronautYamazaki Naoko -
Paralympian (Wheelchair Racing)Hanaoka Nobukazu -
NASA JPLOno Masahiro -
Los Angeles Olympic Marathon,
National Player (Japan)
Sports JournalistMasuda Akemi -
CEO of Enhance
Keio University Project ProfessorMizuguchi Tetsuya
Supporter
Partner
