This yuletide, the town has been treating
its residents with a new festive event. Every evening since the first Sunday of
Advent, the two pedestrian bridges crossing the river Aura have been turned into
a fairyland of colour and sound.
The Theatre Bridge was converted into an
enchanted forest with 200 spruce trees, 6000 LED lamps, numerous colour-changing
lights, spotlights – and speakers echoing farytale forest sounds such as whispering of
elves and howling of wolves.
I went to shoot the bridge on the first Sunday in December
when the river had been frozen for a while and we even had some snow. The ideal
winter weather was carrying a constant stream of strollers to marvel at the
show.
The above photos span half an hour or so. The performance at the Library Bridge (below) is
more low-key: just colour with the addition of a few speakers playing Christmas
carols and other season-related melodies.
The evening acts will continue until
Epiphany, the so-called Three Kings’ Day on January 6. The views have been less
wintry for quite some time now. According to the latest forecast, our New Year’s
Eve may be record mild (around 6°C or 43°F) but colder weather is expected to return
after that.
Happy New Year to you all! Let’s make it a
good one, colourful and bright for the young and old alike.
Oh, this is so enchantingly beautiful! Wishing you a wonderful New Year ahead! xx Karen
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DeleteYour town certainly has style. What a wonderfully festive idea and so pretty. It's all about keeping the dark away I suspect. Have a very happy new year. I have really enjoyed your blog this year. B x
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind, Barbara. But I do feel I've got it a bit back on track since the move and everything related.
DeleteWhat a magical idea for young and old alike - wishing you and your family a very happy new year.
ReplyDeleteAll the best to you and your family in 2017! I am so envious of your grandchildren.
DeleteSo lovely!! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHappy new year to your corner of the world too, Amy!
DeleteThat is such a enchanting idea, it must have been magical to see in real life. Is the river all iced over? Wishing you a very Happy New Year! Sarah x
ReplyDeleteHappy new year to you too, Sarah. Because of the cold nights the river is practically frozen over although at the moment wet on the surface. This week is supposed to bring more frost.
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