Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Hyderabad Lights Up Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Every year, the city of Hyderabad in India does something special to help people learn about breast cancer.
They light up important buildings and monuments like the Charminar and the Buddha statue in pink.
This has been happening for 17 years!
The event, called 'Paint The City Pink,' is organized by the Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation.
Even during difficult times like the pandemic, they continued the tradition to show that awareness never stops.
The pink lights create a beautiful sight and remind everyone about the importance of staying healthy.
Hyderabad landmarks were illuminated in pink for the 'Paint The City Pink' campaign.
The Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation organizes the annual event.
The event has been held for 17 consecutive years.
The Charminar and Buddha statue were among the landmarks lit up.
The event aims to raise breast cancer awareness.
- Who
- Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation
- What
- Illumination of landmarks in pink
- When
- Monday night, annually since 2009
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- To raise breast cancer awareness
- Event
- Paint The City Pink
- Purpose
- Breast cancer awareness
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Initiator
- Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation
- Landmarks Illuminated
- Charminar, Buddha statue
- Duration
- 17 consecutive years