This is a video of a flash mob in Kathmandu. For those of you that do not know, "A flash mob (or flashmob) is a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual and sometimes seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then disperse, often for the purposes of entertainment and/or satire."
The flash mob was organized by "concerned citizens" and residents of Kathmandu valley."Why "concerned"? Children as young as six can be found working full time in the brick factories around Kathmandu. Working in the brick factories exposes all workers especially children to irreparable health damage including acute respiratory infections, back injuries, lung cancers. Black carbon released by the chimneys is a mass killer and is highly toxic. It is estimated that air pollution results in 1600 premature deaths per year in Kathmandu alone. Every year 837'600 tons of carbon dioxide are released by the Valley's brick kilns. Workers are exploited and animal abuse is prevalent. You can change this situation by using and promoting the use of clean and green bricks. More information here: www.brickclean.ne"
A wise man once said that music has no barriers or language. For that reason, I am sure that we will enjoy the video and become aware of and take action against the brick factories that exploit its workers and employ children.
