Nov 162013
 

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New York’s iconic Empire State Building bathed in blue, red and yellow in solidarity with the victims of Supertyphoon ‘Yolanda’ in the Philippines. Photo by the Philippine Embassy in the United States

MANILA, Philippines—For two consecutive nights, blue, red and yellow colors illuminated the iconic Empire State Building in New York City in solidarity with the victims of Supertyphoon “Yolanda” (Haiyan).

The 103-story skycraper rising above the Manhattan skyline began to display the colors of the Philippine flag on Friday (Saturday in Manila), and again on Saturday, New York time.

Anabel Madueño, a Cuban from New York City, posted on a photo of the building on Instagram.

“Empire State Building raises awareness and support for Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines,” the management of the 82-year-old building said on its website.

Each night, ESB’s tower lights take on a new lighting sequence, representing major holidays, iconic milestones and global events.

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Tags: Empire State Building , Empire State colors , Filipinos , Haiyan , lights , New York , Supertyphoon , tribute , United States , Yolanda

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