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People stand outside the Reichstag lower house of parliament builiding under lit balloons
People stand outside the Reichstag lower house of parliament builiding under lit balloons, which are part of the installation Lichtgrenze (Border of Light) in Berlin, November 9, 2014. A part of the inner city of Berlin is being temporarily divided from November 7 to 9, with a light installation featuring 8000 luminous white balloons, following the 9.5-mile (15.3 kmilometre) path the Berlin Wall once occupied, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Wall. REUTERS/Pawel Kopczynski (GERMANY - Tags: POLITICS ANNIVERSARY SOCIETY) - LR1EAB91HPS7J
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In this photo print, people gather outside the iconic Reichstag lower house of parliament building in Berlin. The atmosphere is electric as they stand beneath a mesmerizing display of lit balloons, which are part of the installation known as Lichtgrenze (Border of Light). This temporary art project has transformed a portion of the inner city into a symbolic representation of the historic Berlin Wall. The date is November 9,2014, marking the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Wall. To commemorate this momentous occasion, an impressive array of 8000 luminous white balloons have been meticulously arranged along the path once occupied by the infamous barrier. As night falls over Berlin, these ethereal orbs illuminate both physical and metaphorical boundaries that were once imposed upon its citizens. The image captures not only a celebration but also serves as a poignant reminder of Germany's tumultuous past. It symbolizes unity and freedom triumphing over division and oppression. Each balloon represents hope and resilience; their collective glow stands as testament to human perseverance in overcoming adversity. As people gather under this breathtaking spectacle, they come together to reflect on history while embracing progress. Politics intertwine with society against an awe-inspiring backdrop that transcends time and space. Pawel Kopczynski skillfully captures this powerful moment through his lens, immortalizing an event that will forever be etched in our collective memory.
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