Hundreds drones light up Seoul sky
Published on: Tuesday, July 07, 2020
By: AFP
A drone display showing messages of support for the country amid the covid-19 pandemic, above the Han river in central Seoul.
SEOUL: Hundreds of drones lit up the night sky in Seoul for a spectacular showcase of motivational and awareness messages as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic.Three hundred unmanned aerial vehicles were programmed to form images above the Han river – which runs through the South Korean capital – for the eyecatching flash mob.
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The show began with messages reminding people of key precautionary measures, including wearing masks, washing hands and keeping a two-metre distance from others.
The drones created images of a mask surrounded by coronavirus particles, quickly shuffling to form two hands and water droplets against the dark night sky.
The 10-minute show shifted to messages of gratitude for medical personnel in the frontlines of the pandemic as well as all South Koreans for their collective efforts.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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The government-organised event on Saturday night was not advertised in advance in consideration of social distancing rules, the transport ministry said.
