Thursday, December 26, 2024

Luxembourg City Dazzles with 1.3 Million Lights: Are the Winterlights Justifiable Amid Rising Energy Costs?

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From November 22 to January 1, the City of Luxembourg is hosting its annual Winterlights event, featuring five Christmas markets and an impressive array of light displays with 1.3 million lights. Amid rising energy prices and the ongoing war in Ukraine, questions have been raised about the appropriateness of such an energy-intensive celebration. However, Mayor Lydie Polier defended the event, stating that the city employs energy-efficient LED lights and has limited illumination hours to reduce consumption. She emphasized the importance of creating a festive atmosphere during the winter months, although specifics regarding the total electricity usage for this year’s event remain unclear, impacted by variable lighting conditions and increased displays compared to last year.

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