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Making Life Beautiful Day
An annual, informal observance that encourages people to find ways to add joy, kindness, and aesthetic appreciation to their surroundings and the lives of others. Whether through small acts of service, creative expression, or simply tidying up one's environment, the day serves as a gentle reminder to cultivate positivity and grace in everyday moments. It is a collective invitation to pause, reflect, and actively contribute to creating a more vibrant and welcoming world, emphasising that beauty is often found in the deliberate effort to uplift the human spirit.
Speaking Discussion
- Should ugly architecture be a crime?
- Why do we feel more peaceful in a garden than in a concrete shopping mall?
- Is design more important than function for the long-term success of a city?
- If you had million to beautify your neighbourhood, would you build a statue, plant a forest, or paint every house a bright colour?
- Is good taste something you are born with, or is it a social performance of the elite?
Activity 1: The Urban Aesthetician
The Task: You are the minister of beauty for a depressing industrial city. You have 3 minutes to present a visual revolution. You cannot spend money on infrastructure (roads, pipes). You must only spend it on aesthetics. How do you change the vibe of the city?
Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate
Justify in 30 seconds: 1. 'Ugly environments produce ugly thoughts.' 2. 'Spending money on 'art' while people are hungry is a moral failure.' 3. 'Minimalism is just a fancy word for 'cheap and boring'.'