Northern Lights - An amazing light & sound show on the Canada's Parliament Buildings
This last Sunday we finally got to see the Northern Lights multimedia show on the Parliament Hill in Ottawa. This show is the perfect combination of digital technology and the stunning architecture of the Parliament Buildings.
The sound and light show was fantastic! It embarked the viewers on a thrilling thematic journey through Canada's history. Divided in five books, the show emphasized the Canadian stories of nation-building, partnership, discovery, valour, pride and vision.
Each one of the five books (Foundations of the Nation, Strength in Partnership, Discovery and Adventure, Valour, and Pride and Vision) left the audience in awe.
It was my first time to see the show. From what I gathered there have been such shows on the Parliament's Hill for over three decades. I doubt that back then they were as amazing as this one! Even so, I can imagine that they had the same effect on the viewers.
Held only during the warmer months, this nightly event starts at 10 P.M. in the month of July, at 9:30 P.M. in August and at 9:00 P.M. in September.
Did I mention that is FREE? Yes, there is no charge for this bilingual show which is projected on the facade of the Central Block and the Peace Tower of the Parliament. Trust me, it is 100% worth of your time!
The first edition of this show took place in 1967 as part of Canada’s Centennial Celebrations.
When we got there, we were surprised to see the Parliament Hill's lawn was half full. I certainly did not expect to find a huge crowd on there, as it was raining when we left the hotel.
People came prepared with blankets, plastic sheets or folding chairs for this amazing light and sound show.
The image we saw on the Central Block was the result of 17 projectors working together, creating a HD experience.
The first book, Foundations of the Nation, as the title suggests talks about the traditional indigenous ways of life and early European settlements.
Strength in Partnership, the second book presents the alliances that helped shape the country. The story is told by using an illustration style reminding you of the classical paintings.
Discovery and Adventure, the third book, reveals the achievements of explorers, scientists and innovators by using a lithographic style.
Valour, the fourth book, is an homage to those who have served the country since the First World War.
The last book, Pride and Vision is a celebration of Canada. The stained glass windows of the Memorial Chamber in the Peace Tower has been the source of inspiration for this style.
At the end of the thirty minutes show, when the Canadian national anthem started, every single person on the Parliament's Hill stood up. One by one, they all stood up and sang.
Here is a 15 minutes video of the light show recorded by my niece:
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This reminds me of Spotlight, from Bucharest. I loved that festival!
This reminds me of
Spotlight, from Bucharest. I
Loved that festival!
- gabrielatravels
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I haven't seen it but I heard it was pretty good!
I have a post here https://steemit.com/travelfeed/@gabrielatravels/let-s-travel-together-60-spotlight-2018-bucharest-international-light-festival-part-2-of-a-great-adventure from spotlight, if you wish to see some pictures and how it was this year. You could book your ticket for the next year so you won't miss it anymore. It's really something great! 😊
Looks like a great show!
It is! Totally worth seeing it!
Such an amazing show, it's fascinating how they do these projection lights onto building - really quite dramatic and makes the buildings look so very different to how they are in daylight.
Super photos, it can't be easy capturing the light shows in this way but they all come out really clear.
Thank you for sharing this amazing event for your #SublimeSunday I throughly enjoyed it.
#thealliance #witness
I had to share it because it was a sublime Sunday. I would have got better quality photos if I had my camera with me, but I had to settle for the phone.