Fireworks: New York shines within the Angoulême sky

Fireworks in New York.

Greater than 20,000 euros have been spent and 200 kilos of gunpowder will likely be fired for the occasion. Drawn by the Brézac firm from the island of Bourgine, this pyrotechnic present that lasts about twenty minutes will likely be divided into about ten small scenes exhibiting the hyperlinks that unite Angoulême with town of New York.

A tribute to New Angoulême

“We’ll begin by exhibiting the journey of the explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano with blue and silver colours that symbolize the ocean,” defined David Sillon, pyrotechnic designer. In 1524, François I, Vice-Depend of Angoulême, despatched Giovanni da Verrazzano to the USA. The latter landed in New York Bay and was the primary European to say this land. Town was first named La Nouvelle-Angoulême earlier than being renamed La Nouvelle-Amsterdam by the Dutch who arrived in 1609.

Every of the levels, from the departure of the navigator within the north of France to the development of town, is proven by “an in depth work on the symbolism of colours”, explains David Sillon. Bursts of orange and purple hearth, reverse colours on the colour wheel, present, for instance, the historic battle between France and England and their battle over New York bay.

“It is true that if we do not know this story, it is exhausting to measure,” mentioned David Sillon. To information viewers in the proper course, French music resembling “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra or “Stances from New York” by Claude Nougaro including to the pyrotechnic frescoes for the finale.

100% Angoumois expertise

The American megalopolis just isn’t the one metropolis within the highlight. David Sillon has devised a number of instruments to mark the positioning. Just like the fires of Bengal that have been put in on the banks of Bourgine Island, which can steadily burn out and illuminate the sting of the bushes, which will likely be seen on the Charente.

For a 100% Angoumois expertise, it’s attainable to see the view from the ramps. At Les Halles, merchants have deliberate a well-liked ball, “Le gros baloche”, from 6pm to 1am. “It is a ball such as you discover within the nation, with music just like the caterpillar or the duck dance that everybody is aware of,” mentioned organizer Brice Cardona, head of the Voile bleue. This evening is free and open to all. A number of meals stalls will likely be arrange and can present native merchandise. “Like on Bourgine Island, we’re additionally in Les Halles, we’re going to mild the fireplace,” mentioned the restaurateur.

It’s also dangerous on the thirteenth and 14th…

La Charente Libre presents you a non-exhaustive checklist of different occasions to benefit from the Nationwide Day this weekend. On July 13 in Gond-Pontouvre, the festivities will start at 4:30 pm, with a parade to the Jean-Jaurès stadium. Fireworks​​​​ at 11 pm adopted by a well-liked dance. In Ruffec, on July 13, at 10:30 pm a procession will proceed to the city’s stadium the place the lights will likely be lit at 11 pm. In Rouillac, on July 14, at 7pm, an aperitif will likely be supplied by the city and the fireplace will likely be began from the poplar backyard at 11pm. On Sunday 14 July, Jarnac can have the possibility to set off the fireworks with music on the theme of the Olympic Video games at 11pm. The city presents meals for the value of 15 euros and leisure from 7pm with, at 10:45pm, a canoe-kayak parade. In Confolens, on July 14, the Firefighters’ Affiliation launches the celebrations with a steak and fries meal organized yearly on Place Henri-Coursaget with virtually 600 folks registered yearly adopted by methods -fire ​​​​at 11 p.m. In Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire, a well-liked ball begins at 7pm and the bonfires are lit at 11pm.