From Rio’s Christ the Redeemer Statue, Eiffel Tower to Burj Khalifa, Here's How 6 Famous Monuments Around The World Lit Up to Thank Coronavirus Helpers (Check Pics and Videos)
Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue on the festive day of Easter was lit up as a doctor with messages displaying on it. Let us look at some of the recent examples when different monuments around the world were lit up to thank the coronavirus helpers.
The Coronavirus crisis has affected over a million people and claimed over a lakh lives worldwide. With no definite cure in sight, people everywhere are asked to remain indoors. It is the doctors, nurses, other medical workers who are constantly leading this battle of a pandemic by working round the clock. Not just the doctors, other workers from essential services like the police, media, groceries, transportation, etc are also working by risking their lives. And to honour them for their incredible work, different monuments from around the world have been lit up in a show of solidarity. The most recent is Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue which on the festive day of Easter was lit up as a doctor with messages displaying on it. Let us look at some of the recent examples when different monuments around the world were lit up to thank the coronavirus helpers. Thank You Messages & Positive Quotes For Coronavirus Helpers and Healthcare Workers! HD Images & Inspirational Words to Express Gratitude to Heroes Fighting COVID-19.
On Easter Sunday, April 12, Christ the Redeemer Statue was illuminated to look like a doctor to honour the health workers, the ones in the frontline of this COVID 19 crisis. Flags of other countries were projected along with slogans like "Stay at Home" on the arms of the statue. Pictures and videos from this display were shared online.
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England Monuments
Monuments across Sunderland city in England have been lit up in blue as a mark of honour to the NHS and social care workers working tirelessly to save lives. Penshaw Monument, Northern Spire bridge, Fulwell Mill, the White lighthouse at Seaburn were some of the monuments lit up all blue every night to express gratitude towards the workers. UK Citizens, Politicians And Royals Clap For NHS Workers Fighting Coronavirus, Popular Landmarks Light Up in Blue in Their Honour (See Pictures And Videos).
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Azadi Tower, Tehran
In Iran, the Azadi Tower in Tehran illuminated with flags of different nations and messages of hope on March 31. Calling out for solidarity to all the countries affected by the crisis, the tower lit up at night with messages like "we stand together", "we stand against coronavirus", "we stay strong".
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Eiffel Tower, Paris
One of the most popular tourist spots in the world, the Eiffel Tower lies deserted owing to the crisis. But the monument paid a sparkling tribute to all the health workers. On March 28, the monument lit up with sparkling lights and the word "Merci" on it as a way to thank medical staff assissting in coronavirus situation. Coronavirus in France: Citizens Pay Nightly Tribute to Medical Heroes Fighting the Pandemic by Clapping for Them Every Night From Balconies (Watch Videos).
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Empire State Building, New York
The famous skyscraper in New York lit up like an ambulance to honour the first responders and medical professionals on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak in the city. New York happens to be one of the worst-affected regions by Coronavirus. The city has recorded over 10,000 deaths to this disease.
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Burj Khalifa, Dubai
The world's tallest building is known for its illuminating on occasions several times. And during the fight against Coronavirus, it was lit up twice, first in a show of solidarity to Italy, when cases were peaking there. The skyscraper shined in colours of the flag of Itlay and a text reading "We are with you", as a sign of solidarity. They also gave a message of "Stay Home" a few days ago.
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These are some of the examples of how people around the world are giving a louder message to honour the doctors, medical and health workers, those striving in the essential services through the famous monument and structures. It is these people who are braving their own safety just to keep others safe. One of the ways, you too can contribute is by just following the norms and staying away from getting infected.
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