The novelty of the capital’s Christmas illuminations has a Christian character. A gigantic Nativity scene, 12 meters high and 5.5 meters wide, will occupy Plaza de Cortés and illuminate the lions guarding the Congress of Deputies. reason … Religiosity is symbolized both in the image itself, represented by the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus next to St. Joseph, and in the style, as the image imitates the typical stained glass windows of cathedrals.
According to ABC, the Nativity scene is an oval-shaped structure with up to 70,000 energy-efficient 100% LED light points that illuminate the central plaza in a variety of hues. In fact, energy saving is one of the features of this decoration. The Artworks and Facilities Department, headed by Paloma Garcia, noted that the figure is made from a material composed of recycled plastic called EcoGreenLux, which “reduces light pollution and saves energy.”
«Thanks to the ability to concentrate light inside the product, we are able to very significantly prevent the spread of light into the atmosphere, which means a 93% reduction in light pollution compared to other lighting motifs. Furthermore, this material can save 60% more energy compared to other luminescent motifs due to its high internal light concentration, which means fewer light points are needed to illuminate the motif,” explains Cibeles.
The installation of the new figures brings the number of Christmas decorations with religious motifs in the capital Madrid to nine. This Nativity in Plaza de Cortés therefore adds to the Great Infant Jesus that appears on the Pont Ventas. It was also added to the decorations that had existed many years ago on the Viaducts of Puertas de Alcalá, Toledo, São Vicente and Segovia, as well as Calle Bailén and El Retiro Park, as well as the Nativity scene that was previously in front of the Metropolis building in Gran Via, this time moved to Plaza de Castilla.
The Madrid City Council has chosen Saturday, November 22nd, the weekend before “Black Friday”, and Plaza de Cibeles as the starting point for Christmas. That’s when two-time world rally champion and four-time Paris-Dakar winner Carlos Sainz will press the button that will turn on more than 13 million light bulbs that will be installed in the capital this year. Mayor José Luis Martínez Almeida announced on Tuesday that the player was suitable for the task due to his “sporting and human career.” “He embodies the values of turning on the lights,” the statement said, calling him a popular player. he added.
More Christmas “surprises” are expected in the capital, with objects created in the imagination of first and second graders who won a Christmas drawing competition, transformed into lighting decorations like last year, and new elements added to designs by renowned experts.
Similarly, the streets of the capital will be decorated with 126 cherry trees and 7,134 chains, totaling 157 kilometers in length, “equivalent to going from Madrid to Toledo and back,” according to city officials. Almost all of these elements have been replaced with other elements in warmer tones to provide a closer atmosphere. To them, 13 large glowing fir trees are added, in addition to other typical Christmas motifs.
About The Author
