Köln Lichter

Last night I took a well-deserved break from studying and went to one of the biggest summer events in Cologne: Köln Lichter. It is a fireworks show on the Rhein river that draws roughly a million visitors each summer. The fireworks are launched from a barge between Deutzer Brücke (bridge) and another bridge that leads to the central station and the Dom.
Unlike other fireworks shows I've attended in the past, each year Köln Lichter has a theme. This year was the evolution of fireworks, from the early stages in China to further development in Italy. To accompany the theme, several large speakers are placed on each river bank and music enhances the show. Furthermore, music is strategically chosen to fit the firework display and somehow enhance the entire experience.
Besides the barge launching the fireworks, numerous other larger boats are anchored in the background and adorned with all sorts of colorful lights. Then the railroad bridge is used as a prop and it's basically lit up with lights first and falling sparkles later making it look like a golden waterfall. Very spectacular, I must admit.
The item that impressed me the most is the ability to somehow light up the Rhein river and launch smaller fireworks from the water. This made it for a great scene; one that I will certainly remember for years to come.

GUT GEMACTH KÖLN!!!!