WHO AND HOW MEETS NEW YEAR?
WHO AND HOW MEETS NEW YEAR?
Irina KOVALCHUK "Today"
Oh, as we long waited for this New year - 2000. And
To meet him it would be desirable, certainly, cheerfully that was what to recollect
All third millenium. And more it would be desirable to name its year - the beginning
New, third millenium, instead of easier year closing the XX-th century.
To two-thousand year even there was a bright name - Milenium, from
Latin word millennium, that "thousand" means. And the world has solved not
To pay attention to different "trifles", and to consider 2000 year
The beginning of the third millenium - at least in use - and as it is possible is better
To meet him.
HAVING CHATTED ON "THE LONDON WHEEL" AND HAVING TAKEN A LOOK ON 203-KARATNYJ
BRILLIANT, IT IS POSSIBLE TO HAVE TIME TO SEE RISING OF THE NEW MILLENIUM.
England the first meets 2000 year and, naturally, is going to
To use the geographical position and unconditional "possession"
In Greenwich meridian with the greatest benefit. So, the exclusive right
On a dawn video shooting on January, 1st, 2000 Royal Geographical
The society of the Great Britain has appropriated to itself. And that it
Anybody has not used "exclusive" another, the society has built
Very tall fence on an islet Pitt in archipelago Shetmana, that in 800 km to
To the east from New Zealand, - the first will be observed here
Solar beams of a new millenium.
On the Greenwich meridian "the Dome of a millenium" by height 50 is erected
And diameter of 320 metres. Here the exhibition on January, 1st will open,
Showing civilisation development in the XX-th century. One of stands has occupied
South African diamond cartel "De Bierce" with a collection of brilliants.
The main link of an exposition is purest of known in the world
Stones - 203-karatnyj a brilliant "the Star of a millenium", or "De Bierce",
On which facet has left three years. The Dome in a New Year's eve will open
Grandiose circus representation, and on January, 1st, 2001 as
Solemnly the exhibition will be closed.
Earlier, than no matter where, it will be possible to "catch" the New Year's sun
And being on the biggest in the world a big wheel - "London
Eye ", established on the bank of Thames and otkrojushchemsja too in New Year's
Night. A vast object in height of 135 m and weight in one and a half thousand tons, on
Which it is spent 20 million pounds sterling, it is capable to make the full
Turn only for half an hour.
NEW YEAR'S "HIGHLIGHTS" OF ITALY ARE CONNECTED... WITH HISTORY.
Italy, to pleasure of 23 million pilgrims expected here, has solved
To meet the first year of a coming millenium with the updated person:
To restore for a long time the decayed architectural monuments and to finish
Building of seven thousand (!) objects. In a New Year's eve will pass
The first service in the Church of the New Millenium constructed under the project
American Richard Meyer which main "highlight" is
Use of effect of refraction of solar beams. About 50 temples
"Will join" to 994, already existing in Rome, and quantity of hotels in
Eternal city will make 1236. Expecting unknown flow of pilgrims,
Limited in means, the authorities of Rome have decided to open also a network
Cheap, and even at all free shelters and student's hostels at
Churches and monasteries.
NORWEGIANS ON DEER...
Norwegians are going to 2000 to meet on deer - feature
The main celebration there are races on nartah, for which, predictably,
Members of royal family will observe.
THE OSTANKINSKY TOWER BECOMES... "FUR-TREE".
Russia too tries to surprise with something the world. For example, the Murmansk sea
The shipping company has organised a meeting of 2000 on the North Pole. One of
Nuclear ice breakers of shipping company delivers to top of the Earth of representatives
200 countries where those will see a concert of stars world (according to Russians)
Platforms with its subsequent translation on the companion for the whole world. In
To Moscow the Red area, and most becomes the central place of celebrating
The big fur-tree of Russia will be... The Ostankinsky tower, which already and
Have dressed up accordingly.
NEW YEAR IN VIENNA IS IMPOSSIBLE WITHOUT STRAUSS.
All 1999 passed in Austria under the sign of Johann Strauss - in honour
Centenary from the date of death of the composer. And the New Year's eve becomes
Deification of this continuous festival: Vienna will turn to the huge
Dance floor where continuous waltzes will sound. Natures
Romanticheski-athletic can dance on the fads, for this purpose under
Skating rink have filled in whole Ratushnuju the area. Especially selected will begin to spin on
Imperial to ball in a palace "Hofburg".
GREECE WITH A XXI-ST CENTURY SYMBOL...
Greece "has cooked up" to itself a New Year's highlight diligence of Frenchmen. As
Tour d'Eiffel became a symbol of the beginning of the XX-th century, so, on a plan
Well-known couturier Pierre Kardena and the head of the centre of arts in
Rheims Jacque Darolja, the Alexandria beacon should become a symbol new
Centuries. On restoration of one of seven miracles of light constructed in
To 280 year B.C. and broken to the basis in 1349,
Frenchmen have collected 450 million French francs. And here on seacoast,
Nearby to a city of Alexandria, the 150-metre concrete has already grown
The "needle" completely covered with glass. A sparkling surface of an obelisk
It is covered by ancient hieroglyphs, and also letters Greek, Arabian and
Latin the alphabets, symbolising four civilisation,
Making glory of an ancient city.
AND ISRAEL WITHOUT NEW YEAR TREES.
The main rabbi of Israel has threatened hotels and restaurants, which
Will arrange Christmas or New Year's celebrations or even
Easier to have in stock New Year trees, to deprive of their certificate about
koshernosti - the document confirming observance by an institution of all
Judaic religious laws. It will automatically cause
Refusal of believing Jews to be served in these institutions. And the reason the such
Severity of the rabbi consists that on December, 31st, 1999 -
Friday, and on January, 1st 2000 - Saturday. Night since Friday on Saturday
Is a part "shabbata" - sacred for Jews of day of rest.
//* an information Source: "Today", the newspaper, 29.12.99
//* Reg. Nom. - 8091200347.75-------------------------------------------
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