With just one month until Christmas, the illuminations of the Champs-Élysées, a winter tradition in Paris, have begun.
While energy shortages have become an issue following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, measures such as shortening the lighting time are being taken to save power.
Every year, 400 trees lining the Champs-Élysées for over 2 kilometers are lit up at this time before Christmas, making it a winter tradition in Paris.
At the illumination lighting ceremony held on the 20th, when Mayor Hidalgo of Paris pressed a button in time with the countdown, the trees lining the streets were illuminated all at once, and the crowd cheered.
A woman who visited from New Zealand said, "It's very beautiful and I can't wait for Christmas."
While energy shortages have become an issue following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, measures have been taken to shorten the lighting time and illumination period per day, reducing energy consumption by 44% compared to previous years. is.
The illumination of the Champs Elysées will continue until January 2nd next year.