Hope shines brightest during the Luminaria Ceremony at the CanSA Relay for Life, which will be held on September 8 and 9. Called the Ceremony of Hope, it acknowledges those who have been touched by cancer in whatever form.
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Candles are placed around the track in bags bearing the names of loved ones and friends. Held after dark, family and friends gather around the candlelit track to remember, honour and celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer and won or lost.
What is a luminaria bag?
In this envelope are stamped white paper bags for you to sell for the price of R10. The organising committee will provide the sand, container and candle.
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The Luminaria Bag is a blank canvas that can be decorated in any way you choose in commemoration of a loved one. The person you honour does not have to be a cancer patient or survivor; they can be a loved one, a friend, a colleague, or even a faithful family pet. The bags can be decorated with photographs, colours and poems or if you just want to write a special message for someone, that is perfect too. Use your imagination and do whatever you wish!
How do we get them to the event and on the track?
Bring the decorated bags to the Relay on Saturday. We will place containers of sand with candles outside your tent at 3pm. You will put the container and the candle into the bag and display the bag on the inside and outside of the track. Space them out evenly for maximum effect. During the Luminaria Ceremony, you will be able to stand near the bags of your loved ones. This is indeed an emotional and solemn part of the Relay.
Anil Sookraj
Event Chairperson
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