Giant fireworks: the Cologne lights inspire – despite a slight delay



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Cologne.

In fact, the biggest synchronous musical fireworks in Europe should have started at 23:30. But some problems have delayed the appearance of Kölner Lichter. But after the rockets fired into the sky – and inspired thousands of visitors.

By Elena Sebening and Michael Wrobel, 04.07.2018

Under the motto "Paintings – Die Feuermaler von Köln" the sky over Cologne became clear for 27 minutes Enlightened – and thousands of visitors stretched their heads to admire the show. True to this year's fireworks, various painting eras have been depicted in the sky.

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It was so came late, because at the beginning the lights did not go out in the Tanzbrunnen. In addition, some ships were about five minutes later than actually expected before the backdrop of Cologne Cathedral and Altstaedt arrived. As a result, a few minutes were spent on fireworks.

50 pyrotechnicians and badistants were responsible for setting up and extinguishing the fireworks. In total, about six tons of firecrackers – about 20,000 bullets – were burned.

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The main fireworks display of the Cologne Cathedral and the Old Town was detonated on the Rhine aboard two 120 meter long ships. Along the Rhine, there were also more fireworks.

Organizer Werner Nolden gave the starting signal for the show's master program: "Everything is operational, everything is fine," said Nolden. And immediately appealed to the many visitors: "Take care of yourself, so we have a good evening."

The pedestrian walkways, railways and surrounding restaurants were already crowded in the early evening. As a result, spectators had to be patient for the best places.

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The Hohenzollern Bridge looked like an original patchwork. Cover on a blanket, camping chair on the camping chair – one with self-grilled sausage on the plate, the next with Kölsch beer standing in the hand. But also children and dogs are included.

They all leave in the noon hours to be rewarded for their endurance at dusk. After all, the biggest synchronous musical fire in Europe has been admired every year since 2001.

Glittering and Bonner rowers create a chicken atmosphere

The many visitors contributed to the success of the fire. Giant artifice. These were finally lit when the boats arrived on the Rhine in Cologne – for a welcome with goose bumps.

  500,000 Bengal lights shine as ships strike.

500,000 candle lights light up as the boats go up.

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Around 9:15 pm, the rowers of the eight-stroke race are responsible for such a mood. The race has been an integral part of the Kölner Lichter program for a decade. And this year, the athletes of the conditioning company in Bonn won. In second place came the eighth of the RWTH Aachen. The athletes were warmly applauded by the thousands of people on both sides of the Rhine. What a setting!

  The rowers of Bonn took the lead of the eighth race at the end

At the end of the eighth race, the rowers of Bonn were at the head of the pack.

"Incredible mbades move"

Since there are only three exits in the Rheinpark, guests were invited to linger after Fireworks and listen to the subsequent program at Tanzbrunnen. In the meantime, the exit door had to be closed because too many mbades wanted to go at the same time.

"Incredible mbades are moving," reported Elena Sebening's reporter after the fireworks. Cologne Central Station is only accessible from the cathedral side. "It always goes in waves, so not too many people travel at the same time." Traffic was regulated by loudspeakers. "Despite the overcrowding, everything was totally peaceful and the atmosphere was good," said our reporter.

Those who already want to plan next year could do it right after the end of the fireworks. Because the anticipated sale for the next year Kölner Lichter started at zero hour.

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