Landmarks Around the World Light Up As Sign of Hope & Thanks
Landmarks around the world are lighting up with messages of hope and giving thanks to those working on the front lines during the pandemic.
Brazil proudly lit up with flags of countries around the world on Christ the Redeemer, the Matterhorn (yes, the real mountain) in Switzerland had an epic light up display on the mountaintop by Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter, Egypt illuminated the pyramids, Paris gave Merci on the Eiffel Tower, and of course, here at home, San Francisco’s Salesforce Tower and City Hall shined brightly.
San Francisco
San Francisco’s Salesforce Tower
Jim Campbell beams prayer flags atop Salesforce Tower in San Francisco, projecting a message of hope and healing. https://t.co/haXSOJ0eQ1 pic.twitter.com/ic1ZJ4D1Jw
— Hosfelt Gallery (@hosfeltgallery) April 1, 2020
The top of the Salesforce Tower is illuminated with a video of clapping hands and prayer flags in support of medical workers and first responders fighting #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/YwyTExooYF
— San Francisco Chronicle (@sfchronicle) April 2, 2020
San Francisco City Hall
The red, white and blue gracing @SFCity_Hall tonight pays tribute to the #SanFrancisco #FirstResponders who put their lives on the line safeguarding our lives day in and day out even — especially — in this unchartered territory of #COVID19. We are grateful for their service. pic.twitter.com/uevwtTPEgw
— SF Public Works (@sfpublicworks) April 3, 2020
Last night City Hall was blue in recognition of all of the healthcare professionals serving our city during this pandemic.
They’re saving lives every day and we remain incredibly grateful for their courage. pic.twitter.com/TBN08wTUml
— London Breed (@LondonBreed) April 2, 2020
New York City
Starting today, @empirestatebldg’s classic white lights will be replaced with America’s heartbeat and a siren of red and white in the mast as we pay respect to our heroic emergency workers on the front line of the fight. pic.twitter.com/XQB4UFr3GD
— Empire State Realty Trust, Inc (@ESRTsocial) March 30, 2020
Las Vegas
Where there is love, there is light.
We’re turning off the lights from 8:30-9:30pm tonight in honor of Earth Hour. But in tribute to our first responders, our LOVE is still burning brightly. pic.twitter.com/b9sZ3KWtPl
— The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (@VenetianVegas) March 29, 2020
Caesars Entertainment Honors Healthcare Workers with Special Light Shows at Paris Las Vegas’ Eiffel Tower and the High Roller Observation Wheel @CaesarsEnt @ParisVegas @HighRollerVegas pic.twitter.com/wUZB6OPNR9
— VegasNews.com (@VegasNews) March 26, 2020
Apart now, together always. #VegasStrong pic.twitter.com/0pHTvUtO4l
— Wynn Las Vegas (@WynnLasVegas) March 31, 2020
Paris
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London
We’ll be supporting #ClapForOurCarers by lighting up the capital in a bold NHS blue this Thursday 26th March at 8pm, you can show your love by giving the biggest applause from your windows as part of this fantastic campaign.
Read more here: https://t.co/1yZeHkdOEs pic.twitter.com/MJ5jEpOAb3
— The London Eye (@TheLondonEye) March 24, 2020
The Shard and Tower Bridge will light up blue this evening at 8PM to show appreciation for #NHSstaff ? #clapforourcarers #lovelondonbridge pic.twitter.com/RFzN60fx7V
— Team London Bridge (@TeamLondonBdg) March 26, 2020
Switzerland
The Swiss authorities putting the Matterhorn to good use to convey messages during the outbreak. Photos from @zermatt_tourism #StayAtHome #mountains pic.twitter.com/jW4JEBUES9
— Paul Taylor (@paultaylor006) March 28, 2020
Egypt
Authorities in Egypt lit up the pyramids on Monday night in an expression of support for health workers battling the coronavirus outbreak.
“Stay home, Stay safe, Thank you to those keeping us safe,” read the message emblazoned on the Great Pyramid of Giza. pic.twitter.com/4nc7MoEltp
— M.News World (@mnews_world) March 31, 2020
Scotland
The Kelpies will be blue tonight to thank the many doctors, nurses, carers, GPs, pharmacists and other #NHS staff who are working so hard to help those affected by the coronavirus. We hope you’ll join in the applause at 8pm ?? ?? #Clapforourcarers #lightitblue #thankyouNHS pic.twitter.com/gDywuyhFrP
— The Helix (@HelixFalkirk) March 26, 2020
Brazil
In what was a very moving sight, Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer statue lit up with flags of countries around the world and messages of hope recently. It did so in solidarity with countries affected by the coronavirus (COVID 19)pandemic.@skilledinodisha @Naveen_Odisha @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/9sQqPx0IvI
— anup kumar dey (@anup_001dey) March 26, 2020
Iran
Global suffering.
The Azadi (Freedom) Tower in Tehran, Iran, is lit up with flags and messages of hope in solidarity with all the countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic pic.twitter.com/V9kYy3nS48
— AFP news agency (@AFP) April 1, 2020
Dubai
#BurjKhalifa in Dubai, lit up in various languages to send the message of solidarity with the world over #CoronavirusPandemic. pic.twitter.com/Ukn0hRLuve
— Ravinder Singh Robin ਰਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ راویندرسنگھ روبن (@rsrobin1) March 28, 2020
