The Mayor of Lisbon, Carlos Moedas, was at the Comércio Square in Lisbon this Monday for the opening of the Christmas lights in the city, but the most anticipated moment – turning on the lights of the Natal Christmas tree – never came. happens on the first try due to a technical failure.
After the countdown, Carlos Moedas, accompanied by the President of the Municipal Assembly. from LisbonRosário Farmhouse, they pressed the button to turn on the Christmas tree lights, but the lights didn’t come on.
A live video broadcast on social media, which was shared several times, shows the moment that surprised the population. Nevertheless, despite the technical failure, on the second attempt, the city lit up, much to the delight of those present.
New environmentally friendly Christmas lighting from @CamaraLisboa🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/GH4jxld5nr
— Ze Pedro Silva (@zepiter) December 5, 2022
On the social network twitter, Carlos Moedas celebrated the start of the holiday season. “Christmas in Lisbon! There is light in the city again. Shortened working hours this year to guarantee a 50 percent savings in energy consumption,” he wrote.
Christmas lighting hours will be reduced to provide a 50% energy savings compared to last year. The city will be illuminated from 18:00 to 23:00 from Sunday to Thursday and from 18:00 to 00:00 on Fridays and Saturdays until January 6th.
Christmas in Lisbon! The lights are back in the city. This year with a reduced schedule to guarantee 50% energy savings. pic.twitter.com/fiWVH1Bfqh
— Carlos Moedas (@Moedas) December 5, 2022
Author: morning Post
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