Christmas market Gera: Laser show only for the opening - a shock for fans!

Christmas market Gera: Laser show only for the opening - a shock for fans!

Gera, Deutschland - The Christmas market in Gera, known for its magical atmosphere, is facing a shocking turn! While families and children have been looking forward to the "fairy tale market" for weeks, there is now an unexpected decision that the anticipation of the anticipation. The popular laser show, a highlight of recent years, will only take place this year for the opening and not as usual on every Sunday in Advent. A real shock for all fans of this spectacular light show!

Tradition in danger: laser show only once!

Mayor Kurt Dannenberg has made the sad message that the laser show, which has been a real crowd puller in the past two years, is severely restricted due to financial challenges. "I am aware that this is an emotional matter and can assure that our decision is not lightly done," explained Dannenberg. The city administration took a close look at the costs and found that the implementation of the laser show on every Advent Sunday simply cannot be bumped into the city's budget.

Financial hurdles: Cost explosion for the laser show

The numbers are alarming! A single laser show costs around 4,000 euros, which increases to a whopping 16,000 euros on every Advent Sunday. In addition, there are increased GEMA fees and other operating costs, which also burden the city's budget. But there is a bright spot: On November 28, the laser show will take place at 5 p.m. at the opening of the Christmas market! And that's not all-every day from 11 a.m. to December 23, other attractions such as Santa Claus consultations and the carillon from the town hall tower await the visitors. So one reason for joy remains, even if the laser show cannot take place as usual!