The History of World Expositions |
The Paris World Exposition 1937
Numerous illuminations were organised to attractively light up the many pavilions at night and to demonstrate the newly developed virtuosity of fountains and electricity. This involved illuminating the fountains, transforming the Seine into a vibrant glittering avenue of light, illuminating the roads and paths, lighting up the buildings from inside and outside with colourful spotlights, and accentuating this sea of light by fireworks displays. Swarms of balloons rose into the night sky illuminated by coloured spotlights. The square in front of the Trocadero was particularly magnificent with its view towards the Peace Column and the colourful show around the Eiffel Tower whose arches were lit by 10,000 neon lamps in three different colours, not to mention the fireworks mounted from top to bottom of the tower showering the night sky with nocturnal cascades of colour. |
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EXPOSEEUM - The Museum of World Exhibitions, Hanover, Expo Plaza 11 Open every Sunday from 11 to 16 |
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