Cultural Olympiad
- 4 September 2008 12:215645'Light Up Dover' - 26 Sep 2008
In 1948 Dover welcomed the Olympic Torch to Britain on its way to the London Games. In 2012 Dover hopes to welcome the Torch to Kent and the UK as it returns to London, and this event is an important step in Kent's Campaign for the Olympic Torch to enter the UK through Dover in 2012. Master pyrotechnicians, The World Famous, will 'light up' Dover Harbour and Castle with a spectacular fire show remembering Dover's unique place in history. Dover's eastern harbour will be animated by a magnificent pyrotechnic display, beginning with a moody meditation on the sea, culminating in great celebration of fire and the Torch - linking the sea, the harbour, and the White Cliffs. Nostalgic songs with a contemporary twist will be incorporated into a dramatic soundscape to accompany the show.Been nice knowing you :) - 4 September 2008 12:225646Plus more interesting stuff to follow...Been nice knowing you :)
- 4 September 2008 14:485647Good stuff. Sounds great. People are really starting to ramp up the positive PR for the town.
The PR momentum must be maintained and built upon, to accentuate the good things about the town and change perceptions. Investment could one day follow (once the economy gets off its knees, of course).
Regards all,
Andy - 8 September 2008 08:335756I didnt pay a lot of attention to this myself when I first heard it, but am hearing though the grapevine that this one could be a good 'un. The last firework display I thought was a little disappointing, it was too far away from the viewing public for a start, right at the far end of the pier, and then there was the cock-up on the timing, but hopefully this will have more of a pizzazz about it. Its beginning to look like it might.
I am offering places on my balcony at £50 per head...okay its a bit steep but Oi'll throw in a glass of Pimms!
email: dover7@msn.com - 8 September 2008 17:085775Yes this display will be somewhat bigger and there should be more imfo out this week, we will not know until next year if our bid for the torch is succesful but the more we do the better our chances
- 8 September 2008 19:575783Looking forward to this one, seems its going to be quite a display. Ah! now PaulB I'll be expecting a Large Jug of Pimms for that price
