A spooky jazzy concert for a good cause
A local benefit concert in Nanaimo is being organized to support The Orangutan Project, an organization dedicated to conserving orangutan habitats in Borneo and Sumatra. The event aims to raise awareness about deforestation and the critical role orangutans play in rainforest ecosystems.
Why it matters
It highlights grassroots efforts in wildlife conservation and the impact of palm oil production on endangered species.
The benefit concert is part of The Orangutan Project, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness and funds to help Orangutans around the world. (Nadirsyah Nadirsyah / Pexels)
Jazz and Orangutans? A match made in heaven?
A benefit concert for Orangutans will be held at St Andrews United Church featuring local dancing and a Jazz trio. The event is part of The Orangutan Project, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness and funds to help Orangutans around the world.
Nanaimo resident Amy Kaellis was inspired by the movement and took the initiative to organize the benefit concert.
“I was so moved by the plight of these amazing animals that I wanted to do something to help, hence the concert.”
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