I have seen the "Kobe Luminarie" test lighting

Kobe Luminarie occurred on January 17, 1995Hanshin-Awaji EarthquakeIt is the illumination which is done every year since December 1995 as a symbol of "Kan's hope" to revive from Kobe. Since the test lighting took place before the actual number to be held from December 5th, I went to see it.

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The venue is Old Foreigner Settlement and Dong Yuen.

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At 21:20, when arriving at Dong Yuen, the illumination is completely dark.


The street of the former foreign residence settlement also like this is not lighted yet.


Although the date and time of the test lighting is not disclosed, it can be predicted to some extent from the opening date. There were about 30 general onlookers in front of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation as the entrance to the hall.


Some people have to wait 5 minutes before the lighting, knowing that there is a test lighting happen to have passed the street and stopping their feet.


At 22 o'clock, when the reporters were ready, the test staff said "One minute ago".


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There is a signal indicating "3, 2, 1, lighting", "FrontoneThe lights at the entrance called 'The first thing was lighted.


continue"GalleriaThe lighting which constitutes the corridor of light called "light" will also take turns in turn.


When all the galleria are lit, a light corridor has been completed.


The tunnel of this light is adjusted for the distance between the electric lights so that it is connected as seen from the front.


Except for some of the lighting, design changes every year. This is the design of 2012.


Galleria in 2013.


Galleria of 2012.


Unlike the actual number, people are sparse so you can easily take a commemorative photo.


The examination lighting of the former foreign settlement is over in about 10 minutes, since the test lighting of the Tozono area goes on and on, it moves ...


Light turns on, "Sparriera"A light wall hanging called"


The sparriera in the square is arranged like a crown, and when entering inside you can see a fantastic sight surrounded by 360 degrees light.


In the center is a memorial hall called "Cassa Armonica".


Located a little way off the sparriera "Solo PieceThe objects of the single body called.


A standalone sparriera on the north side of Higashi Yuen.


The lighting ended in about 10 minutes, the test lighting ended successfully. Although the illuminator has disappeared, it is said that "Hope of lightI will keep taking it.


Kobe Luminarie who is made up of bulbs most of the illuminations feels warm in the light, with lots of LED illumination. The test lighting was a valuable event that you can relax and have a few onlookers and enjoy only 10 minutes, but you can taste the luxurious feeling. In addition, it is scheduled to be held from December 5th to December 16th, so congestion is expected, so it is recommended that people go aiming at the timing of few people such as weekdays.