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A press conference and remote ignition, without the band and the ceremonies of recent years. The wait for Spelacchio and the lights of the center, however, made, despite the rain, hundreds of Romans showed up and gathered in Piazza Venezia to take a photo of the Christmas tree in Rome. And if the ceremony of the catwalk was missing, Mayor Raggi, however, did not lack the words to celebrate the tree that cost the administration 140,000 euros.
“For us Romans, December 8 is a special day, both because in the afternoon we accompany the Holy Father near the Piazza di Spagna to pay homage to the Virgin and because the tree is lit. still in a pandemic period, but you have to keep hope alive, continue to have courage, resist and be patient ”.
And again: “The Christmas party is a party of expectation, a party for children and we must not renounce our traditions. The lighting will be there but it will be a little different, in a renovated Piazza Venezia. Spelacchio was baptized in this way ago a few years, maybe a little naked, but it has begun to win the sympathy of citizens and tourists. Spelacchio has been reborn – continues – it has become more and more beautiful, the metaphor of this city that rears its head and becomes more and more beautiful Spelacchio symbol of rebirth, we can do it exactly as he did. ”
Spelacchio, but not alone. The traditional Christmas lights were installed in via del Corso and via Vittorio Veneto, by Acea. This year a 1,500-meter-long “starry sky” was installed in which famous verses, phrases and quotes appear. Thanks to Acea’s contribution, the light show that will characterize the square every night until January 6 began in Piazza Navona. The three monumental fountains are illuminated in blue and in the Fountain of the Four Rivers there is a video-mapping projection that animates the fountain on all four sides with color, music and movement.
On December 18, a nativity scene will be installed in Piazza del Campidoglio, an 18th century Neapolitan nativity scene in Piazza di Spagna and a Pinelli nativity scene in Piazza del Popolo. In Piazza Vittorio, in the newly remodeled Nicola Calipari Gardens, a robotic nativity scene will be erected, a project conceived and directed by Guillermo Mariotto in association with Caput New Mundi Enterprise, with the support of Roma Capitale. In this context, an ideas contest aimed at children will also be organized.
Piazza del Popolo, from December 19, will be the protagonist of an artistic lighting project called “Custodes” in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce. On the Porta del Popolo, which for centuries was the main access to the city, wonderful and evocative images of guardian angels and “protectors” of the city will be projected.
A luminous tree will be installed in the Piazza Risorgimento de Confesercenti and star-shaped light installations will be installed in various areas of the city. In each City Hall, this year, a 6 meter high luminous tree will be placed by Acea.
An open Christmas bus will circulate bringing music through the streets of the city, thanks to the collaboration of the Musica per Roma Foundation.
