Images of the moment when the Christmas tree in Lisbon was burned won the social networks not only for the beauty of the decoration, but also because the moment did not go as planned. Nothing happened at the end of the countdown to turn on the lighting.
The mayor of Lisbon, Carlos Moedas, pressed the button, but none of the lights came on, causing suspicion and laughter. But soon the tree starts to glow and people applaud.
The incident occurred on December 5, at the time the city’s Christmas decorations were unveiled. Besides the tree located in Praça do Comércio, there are peacocks, angels and pigeons decorating the streets and squares of the city.
The Christmas lighting remains on until Dia de Reis, celebrated on January 6. The Lisbon Chamber announced on social media that LED lamps were used for lighting due to the energy crisis.
source: Noticias
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