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12. THE WISHING TREE

12. THE WISHING TREE

State Opera – Bebelplatz, Unter den Linden 7, 10117 Berlin

State Opera – Bebelplatz, Unter den Linden 7, 10117 Berlin

State Opera – Bebelplatz, Unter den Linden 7, 10117 Berlin

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“What are your wishes for the future?” This question was answered by the children of the children’s choir of the Staatsoper “Unter den Linden” to the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS team. Their thoughts, dreams and fantasies can be found in THE WISHING TREE, which can be admired as a light image on the façade of the imposing opera house.

13. ARCHITEKTURINSZENIERUNG

13. ARCHITEKTURINSZENIERUNG

St. Hedwig‘s Cathedral– Bebelplatz, Bebelplatz, 10117 Berlin

St. Hedwig‘s Cathedral– Bebelplatz, Bebelplatz, 10117 Berlin

St. Hedwig‘s Cathedral– Bebelplatz, Bebelplatz, 10117 Berlin

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Bebelplatz shines in a 180-degree staging on the theme of “Vision of our Future”. St. Hedwig’s Cathedral is embedded in this ensemble.

14. HOTEL DE ROME

14. HOTEL DE ROME

Hotel de Rome – Bebelplatz, Behrenstraße 37, 10117 Berlin

Hotel de Rome – Bebelplatz, Behrenstraße 37, 10117 Berlin

Hotel de Rome – Bebelplatz, Behrenstraße 37, 10117 Berlin

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3D video shows   |   show duration approx. 10 minutes 

3D video shows   |   show duration approx. 10 minutes 

3D video shows   |   show duration approx. 10 minutes 

1. TWO COUNTRIES CELEBRATING PEACE

A legendary and magical moment: For the first time the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates takes part in the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS together with the Embassy of the State of Israel. Together they set a sign of peace and international understanding with the 3D video show TWO COUNTRIES CELEBRATING PEACE on the facade of the Hotel de Rome. The illumination first dives into the respective world of the partner country, showing architecture, nature, art and the lived modern. Finally, it emphasises the common path into the future, celebrates the newly created diplomatic connection through the peace agreement concluded in 2020 and thus puts one of the most important values in the foreground: peace.

TWO COUNTRIES CELEBRATING PEACE is presented by

TWO COUNTRIES CELEBRATING PEACE is presented by

2. BEYOND

Let us take you on a journey through the mysteries of the solar system to find the knowledge behind them. It is a plastic, an exciting space journey, because each planet is a station on the way to the future of mankind. It is a path-breaking journey to the stars and also into ourselves. Because it is about answers that are essential for our survival.

Artwork/Design: MP-STUDIO / BGR

Artwork/Design: MP-STUDIO / BGR

3. FULGANT CADENCE SERIES OF 7

Artwork/Design: Susan Gurnee / USA

Artwork/Design: Susan Gurnee / USA

You can find the music for the individual shows in the festival app. You can download this before your visit to the festival.

You can find the music for the individual shows in the festival app. You can download this before your visit to the festival.

15. ARCHITEKTURINSZENIERUNG

15. ARCHITEKTURINSZENIERUNG

Faculty of Law of Humboldt University – Bebelplatz, Bebelplatz 2, 10117 Berlin

Faculty of Law of Humboldt University – Bebelplatz, Bebelplatz 2, 10117 Berlin

Faculty of Law of Humboldt University – Bebelplatz, Bebelplatz 2, 10117 Berlin

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The former royal library was popularly known as a commode. Today it houses the law faculty of the Humboldt University in Berlin. In the festival, the magnificent façade shows off its splendour in bold, bright colours with an architectural staging.

PLEASE NOTE

While you are welcome to photograph this installation for personal use we would like to inform you that commercial use of installation photography and film without our permission is strictly prohibited. Thank you.

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The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates Berlin fosters the friendly ties between the UAE and the Federal Republic of Germany in the political, economic and, importantly, cultural spheres. With its first participation in this year’s Festival of Lights, the UAE celebrates the normalization of its relations with Israel with a joint light installation on the facade of the Hotel de Rome.

Since 2015, the Embassy of the State of Israel has been part of the Festival of Lights, presenting the diversity of Israel & its inhabitants and Israeli-German relations with lively motifs. This year, together with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, we are showing a light installation on the façade of the Hotel de Rome. In September 2020, Israel and the UAE concluded a peace agreement, investing in a future of partnership and progress. This is Israel’s “Vision of our Future”!