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A fascinating journey around the world.<\/h2>\n

This year’s Rendez-vous Bundesplatz invites visitors on an adventurous journey around the world to experience together the fascination of our planet’s cultural diversity. The journey takes the audience by land, sea and air to some of the world’s most famous landmarks and cultural monuments. It leads to mysterious places and the vibrant metropolises of distant countries. This journey is accompanied by a musical diversity from different cultures and eras of our time.<\/p>\n

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Start hot air balloon<\/h2>\n

A hot air balloon bearing the emblem of the Federal Palace is filled with air. The flames of the burner inflate the balloon to its full size. The emblem blends in with the fa\u00e7ade and the title appears in golden letters.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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Departure, balloon flight to France<\/h2>\n

A map appears on the front, showing the first stage of the journey. A telescope is also displayed, pointing towards the audience and focusing on the first destination.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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Arrival in Paris<\/h2>\n

When viewed through the telescope, the Eiffel Tower appears. The arrival in France is greeted with a shower of tricolour confetti and paper streamers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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Journey to Egypt<\/h2>\n

The map illustrates the rest of the journey to Egypt. When viewed through the telescope, the pyramids of Giza become visible. This is followed by a camera pan across the landscape of the pyramids.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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India \u2013 Taj Mahal<\/h2>\n

Visitors follow the journey depicted on the map, from Egypt to the Taj Mahal in India. Upon arrival, the Federal Palace is transformed into the magnificent temple complex of the Taj Mahal. Colourfully painted elephants emerge from the temple and move in sync to the music.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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Transformation into a locomotive<\/h2>\n

The front of the Bundeshaus is transformed into an old steam locomotive. The locomotive sets off to the sound of hissing and steam. The journey now continues on land with a train.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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Travelling to Thailand<\/h2>\n

Mystical smoke fills the picture. A magnificent temple complex emerges from the smoke.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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Transformation into a sailing ship<\/h2>\n

Once on the Pacific coast, the fa\u00e7ade of the Federal Palace is transformed into an old sailing ship.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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Brazil, Rio de Janeiro<\/h2>\n

The telescope captures the Sugar Loaf Mountain and the famous "Cristo Redentor", the world-famous statue of Rio de Janeiro<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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New York<\/h2>\n

The front of the Federal Palace is transformed into the streets of New York, with its neon signs, concert halls, and bars, to the tune of "New York, New York." A camera pans through the glamorous streets to the world-famous Chrysler Building.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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Crossing to Europe<\/h2>\n

In a sparkling night-time atmosphere, the ship's journey to Europe is traced on a star map, accompanied by the song \u2018Sailing\u2019. The journey across the North Atlantic is accompanied by shimmering silhouettes of seagulls.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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London<\/h2>\n

Accompanied by the anthem "God Save the King," Big Ben Tower appears through binoculars.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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Departure for home<\/h2>\n

The map announces the journey home from London to Bern. The return trip to Switzerland is now by hot-air balloon. As the balloon approaches the Federal Palace from afar, greeting cards from distant countries rain down on the front of the building. The scene is accompanied by the atmospheric song \u2018Home\u2019.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>

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Closing and bowing<\/h2>\n

The names of the show's producers (Starlight Events, Lumine and Okula) are displayed on the emblem. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1754387935662{background-color: #0C2140 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

As the balloon moves away from the Federal Palace, the light illuminates the musicians on the live stage. At the end of the original song \u201cIch war noch niemals in New York\u201d (I’ve never been to New York), the live musicians from ThakeThis seamlessly join in with their own short interpretation of the song, extending it slightly.<\/p>\n

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Music List<\/h2>\n
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Live music recording (no projection).<\/h3>\n

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TakeThis \u2013 \u201cVoyage Opener\u201d with live singing<\/p>\n

Start hot air balloon<\/h3>\n

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TakeThis \u2013 \u201cIntro\u201d<\/p>\n

Departure, balloon flight to France<\/h3>\n

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Coldplay \u2013 \u201cViva La Vida\u201d<\/p>\n

Arrival in Paris<\/h3>\n

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Edith Piaf \u2013 \u201cMarseillaise\u201d<\/p>\n

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French Can Can<\/p>\n

Journey to Egypt<\/h3>\n

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TakeThis \u2013 \u201c\u00c4gypten\u201d<\/p>\n

India \u2013 Taj Mahal<\/h3>\n

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\u201cReise Ankunft Indien\u201d<\/p>\n

Travelling to Thailand<\/h3>\n

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\u201cReise nach Thailand\u201d<\/p>\n

Transformation into a sailing ship<\/h3>\n

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Hans Zimmer \u2013 \u201cPirates of the Caribbean\u201d<\/p>\n

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro<\/h3>\n

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Tamba Trio \u2013 \u201cMas Que Nada\u201d<\/p>\n

New York<\/h3>\n

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Judy Collins \u2013 \u201cAmazing Grace\u201d<\/p>\n

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Frank Sinatra \u2013 \u201cNew York, New York\u201d<\/p>\n

Crossing to Europe<\/h3>\n

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Rod Steward \u2013 \u201cSailing\u201d<\/p>\n

London<\/h3>\n

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\u201cGod save the King\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cJames Bond Theme\u201d<\/p>\n

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Queen \u2013 \u201cDon’t Stop Me Now\u201d<\/p>\n

Departure for home<\/h3>\n

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Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros \u2013 \u201cHome\u201d<\/p>\n

Closing and bowing<\/h3>\n

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Udo J\u00fcrgens \u2013 \u201cIch war noch niemals in New York\u201d<\/p>\n

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TakeThis \u2013\u00a0 \u201cIch war noch niemals in New York\u201d with live singing<\/p>\n

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