Eiffel Tower Shines Again - in Blue, White and Red

[Surya Gayatri]

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After a black weekend in the dark, following the Friday terrorist attacks, the Eiffel Tower finally reopened, lit up in the colors of the French flag.

The Eiffel Tower was off for two nights, a symbol of Paris in mourning. At 18 hours this Monday, she was again illuminated, lit in blue, white and red as a sign of national solidarity.

At the request of Anne Hidalgo, mayor of the city, the tower will be lit from dusk to 1:00 am and three nights (until Wednesday, November 18 inclusive) with the colors of the French flag.

The motto of the city, Fluctuat Nec Mergitur ([the boat shown on the Paris coat of arms] is tossed by the waves but does not sink&quot , is projected onto the deck of the first stage (Trocadéro side) with a hashtag.


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Beautiful, beautiful. How I love Paris. Read more on her ancient, defiant motto here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027352851

Fluctuat nec mergitur (Classical Latin: flvctvat·nec·mergitvr) is a Latin phrase meaning "Tossed but not sunk". The motto has been used since at least 1358 by the city of Paris.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluctuat_nec_mergitur





This eternal motto is being sprayed and painted all over the city as we speak.

The illumination included the defiant Latin slogan of Paris, "Fluctuat nec mergitur", meaning "It is buffeted by the waves, yet remains afloat."

"FLUCTUAT NEC MERGITUR" - It means "Shit on Death"

[Cha]

1. Awesome photos, Surya.. Merci!

[Surya Gayatri]

2. Hi Cha, isn't she beautiful and brave!

Have a look at this--inspiring and quintessentially Parisian:

Paris' ancient, defiant motto: "FLUCTUAT NEC MERGITUR" - Buffeted by Waves, Yet Still Afloat

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027352851

[Cha]

3. Yes! Good way to describe her. I just came to post my own pic of the Eiffle Tower

in GD and I saw this in LBN.

Then I didn't see any in GD.. I missed yours until you showed me the link. Anyway, nobody seems as interested as we are.. unfortunately

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027352919

[saidsimplesimon]

4. Thanks Cha, and thanks to the author of this diary

I also watched Secty. of State John Kerry respond in French after alerting the media that we should the terrorists Da'esh not IS.

[Cha]

5. Oh good.. I'm glad you got to see that. I remember that name from awhile ago and then it

seemed to have disappeared. What does it mean exactly, sssimon?

[Surya Gayatri]

6. Yes, the jihadists call themselves Da'esh, as does everyone in France and most of Europe.

[Surya Gayatri]

8. The frequent American indifference to things "foreign", unless

they are directly affected by them, is sadly present even here on a "progressive" board.

"Indifference", indeed. Also, read "mindlessness, heedlessness and apathy".

The self-contained, contintental bias is disappointing.

[restorefreedom]

7. beautiful and very moving. nt

[Surya Gayatri]

9. It brings tears to my eyes, and I don't cry easily.

[restorefreedom]

11. me too, and i don't cry easily either.... peace....

[NonMetro]

10. Tri-Colors displayed in Michigan where I am, too.

Je Suis Parisiens!

[Surya Gayatri]

12. Nous sommes tous des Parisiens !

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Paris, Ville de Lumière

[Historic NY]

13. Just to note the Eiffel Tower gets turned off between 1-7 am everyday.

The Eiffel Tower darkens

Following the events in France's capital, a slew of social media posts incorrectly described the lights of the Eiffel Tower turning off as a sign of solidarity with the victims of the attacks.

However, the monument remains lit every evening until 1 a.m., when it shuts off until then next night, according to the Eiffel Tower's official website.

In 2013, a new light pollution decree ordered businesses to switch off interior lights one hour after closing and all exterior lights must be switched off between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. The decree was meant to decrease light pollution and save the annual electricity consumption of 750,000 households. The Eiffel Tower did dim its lights in January following the Charlie Hebdo massacre. Posts that depict the monument going dark for the events of Nov. 13 are not correct.


http://www.cnbc.com/2015/11/14/rumors-and-misinformation-circulate-on-social-media-following-paris-attacks.html

[Surya Gayatri]

15. The source is French and in French. All over the rest of the French media, they've spoken of the

Eiffel Tower being closed and dark for two days and nights, during the period of national mourning decreed by President Hollande.

They showed it in its dark, shadowy splendor during that time. Don't know where CNBC got their info, but that's not the reality here on the ground in Paris.

http://www.ouest-france.fr/societe/faits-divers/attentats-paris-theatres-musees-meme-la-tour-eiffel-sont-fermes-3840665

Attentats de Paris: en signe de deuil, la Tour Eiffel ne brille plus

http://www.europe1.fr/culture/la-tour-eiffel-rouvre-et-scintillera-aux-couleurs-tricolores-ce-soir-2621401

La Tour Eiffel rouvre et scintille aux couleurs tricolores

http://www.bfmtv.com/societe/attentats-la-tour-eiffel-a-nouveau-fermee-930821.html

Attentats: la Tour Eiffel rouvrira ce mardi vers 18h

[Dr. Strange]

14. Beautiful pictures. As a quirky sidenote...

they are probably technically copyright violations. The lighting of the Eiffel tower is considered an artwork, subject to copyright, and so taking pictures without the "artist's" permission falls into infringement territory.

Copyright is a stupid thing sometimes.

[Surya Gayatri]

16. I'll run the risk...LOL! Like millions and millions of tourists every year.

[Joe Chi Minh]

17. An officially secular state, but a celebratory sign likely to be a lot

more propitious than the illuminated face of Kali on the Empire State Building.

Apparently, at one time, a Christian cross was affixed to its walls on occasions. Sorry, Surya, I hope I haven't offended you, as you have an Indian-sounding name. I know Vedanta is rather special, and was adopted by Aldous Huxley. But it is tragic for Christians to see Christendom and the world it created 'going down the toobs', while being celebrated in such a manner amidst all the anomie and anarchy.