These are a variety of videos for your enjoyment.
On the 15th March, 2014, 62 cities around the world marched to get canned hunting banned in SA. These are the videos of that wonderful day when the world spoke out against the cruelty of this dreadful industry.
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Johannesburg, South Africa
Linda Park, organiser of the march, gives an Interview before the march. Lionheart
David Chabeaux and 50 Derbyshire schoolchildren. View the trailer of Lionheart. The video was made by Janet Roper of Minneapolis. Sydney, Australia
Yet another haunting trailer, titled Canned Hunting - but this one was made by Jessica Baker's 12-year old sister. Amazing. 'Hi, my name is Hayley, I am from Sydney and I'm 12 years old. I was inspired to create the Sydney trailer when I was watching the trailer from Padova, Italy. I thought what was happening to the lions in SA was so sad I wanted to do something to help, so I made this video to show people in Sydney what canned hunting is and to draw attention to the Global March for Lions in Sydney. Thank you, hope you enjoyed the trailer! :)' Hayley was also thinking of starting an instagram page against canned hunting for people in Sydney and to support the march, she's addicted now! |
Cape Town, South Africa
Approximately 2 000 warriors for our lions, came together to march down the streets of Cape Town, in support of the work of Chris Mercer and Bev Pervan under the banner of their organisation, the Campaign Against Canned Hunting. Durban, South Africa
Marches in New Zealand and Hong Kong had already taken place and now it was our turn. Phoenix, Arizona, USA
People gathered from all backgrounds and political beliefs to advocate for the welfare of lions and banning canned lion hunting. |
Anouschka - Dying to be Free
Lyrics: Dying to Be Free (for the Dark Lioness) By Anouschka Pearlman and Gareth Patterson Once she lay beneath the shade of the Acacia. Tender cubs curled by her side- You know it takes a little patience. She'll keep them safe from stirring winds. She’ll keep them dry when raindrops fall. She can fight off anything- Except the biggest killer of them all. I hear the crying As others are Dying to Be Free Nothing born to us was meant for captivity. As you’re killing them, you’re also killing me. This is our inheritance-not your commodity Dying, Dying, Dying-Dying to Be Free. Morning brings the massacre, The killer and his men. With their panting eyes and sweaty scent, They trap her against a fence. She reaches for her crying children, Confusion darting through her eyes. Then the bullets start to rip her, And she’s flapping like a rag doll- Until she falls-for the last time. I hear the crying As others are Dying to Be Free Nothing born to us was meant for captivity. As you’re killing them, you’re also killing me. This is our inheritance - not your commodity Dying, Dying, Dying - Dying to Be Free. As her cubs cry hungry, Scared and easy prey… As the trackers skin her Her blood and mothers milk leave a stain Nothing can wash away. I hear the crying As others are Dying to Be Free Nothing born to us was meant for captivity. As you’re killing them, you’re also killing me. This is our inheritance - not your commodity Dying, Dying, Dying - Dying to Be Free. Los Angeles CA, USA
Organisers: Susan Campisi, Janet Ehrlich, Georja Umano. Over 300 Los Angeles lion lovers gathered in front of the statue of two lions at the La Brea Tar Pits, where fossils of saber-toothed cats and other extinct species are excavated. We marched to the South African Consulate in a funeral procession carrying a stuffed lion on a stretcher as a symbol of all the lions murdered in canned hunts. Then we returned to the park for a ceremony and rally. London, UK
Paul Tully, organiser Sacramento, USA
Organiser: Jody Hanson We were able to reach out to many people and had a great day raising awareness. |
Israel
Organiser: Boaz Fyler Global March for Lions 15 March, 2014 Here is the Celebrity video and the site we guys put up. You can all get the graphics from me and use it to do a celebrity video in your country just the same. Please put your speakers on a hi volume and please share!!! Please roar, share and make it viral!!!!! Auckland, NZ.
Organiser: Shona Lyon Please watch this till the end! The dramatic reality of canned hunting set to the legendary Brian May's and singer Kerry Ellis' re-recording of the Oscar winning song 'Born Free'. Guitarist Brian May and singer Kerry Ellis The Born Free Foundation UK Brussels, Belgium
While we were with only 60 people standing outside the South African Embassy we made noise for at least 120. We had wonderful yells which we were shouting out extremely loud. Beautiful video trailer made by Paula Hoogers of the Brussels march. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Organisers: Stichting SPOTS, VIER VOETERS (Four Paws Netherlands), WAR International Simone Eckhardt. We are humbled by all the people around the world and grateful for those who joined us in Amsterdam. The Netherlands
This delightful video has been designed by Kelly Lamers currently a third year illustration student at the academy St. Joost in Breda, The Netherlands. Her website http://kellylamers.tumblr.com/ |
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Tampa, Florida, USA
We had over 570 people show up for the march, plus 60 or more of our own volunteers to manage it. We were sold out at 500, and let 70 more squeak in, but had to turn away scores of people, so I think we could double the size of the event next year. |