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The 500th anniversary of Le Havre saw the city and port come alive like never before, with festivities and special events taking place over a five-month period. All across the city, from the historic docks to the shopping district and the beach, art exhibitions, street parades, theatrical performances and boat races took place, making for a summer to remember.
The festivities began on 27 May with an impressive opening ceremony orchestrated by the Art Point M Collective, the team behind the popular N.A.M.E electronic music festival that takes place every year in Lille. The event was a spectacular celebration of all things cultural, with festivities extending all the way from the upper town in the hills to the beach.
The highlight of the summer was the return of the Royal De Luxe Company’s impressive giant mechanical marionettes for a unique show which took place throughout the entire city from 7-9 July
On 8 October, the closing ceremony was a huge public gettogether and visual spectacle. An interactive digital installation was unveiled as a new landmark for the city – a permanent legacy of the anniversary celebrations.