L'Évolution en voie d’illumination, Christmas Market Map

 

OK, so I gave up trying to explain the Geological Time Scale though the video gives you the general perspective. 

Otherwise we could be here till the next Devonian era, or Dickison, or Draconian. 

The idea is to stroll through 600 million years in one evening. 

On Thursday evening Bonnie twisted my arm, pulling me away from the November Map Art to go see L'Évolution en voie d’illumination/(Evolution on its way to enlightenment) at  Jardins des Plants.  100 light installations light up the winter night. 

Are you in Paris? Then go to the 1st show at 6pm/ 18:00 on a weekday. And dress warmly🧣Book online before you go, or forgetabout gaining entré.

The descriptive labels are at eye-level (if you are 5) and you’ll need to know your evolutionary time scale. 

Better yet keep your eyes straight ahead and simply immerse yourself.

Prepare to be dazzled/éblouissante. Synonyme : étincelant, brillant, éclatant, merveilleux, remarquable, aveuglant, radieux, fascinant, lumineux

Enjoy the beauty of these fabric lanterns.Some are even animated and wave claws and jaws at you as you pass by.

They’re made by Sichuan Tianyu/ China Light Festival, headquartered in Zigong, Sichuan, China. Sichuan Tianyu is known for combining lantern displays with interactive experiences into an amazing atmosphere.

We were in total darkness, except for the illuminated sculptures. 

Luckily I was wearing a knitted cap with colored spots or I’d have gotten lost many times.

As we entered the menagerie area, in the background, sometimes we could hear animal noises. Eeeek😮 

This is the 3rd edition of the winter night show, but my 1st time. I won’t miss it again. The walk takes a good hour. The show is on through January 30. Meanwhile I’ve been immersed in another show..the Paris Christmas 🎄markets map which went into the post today📮👏👏🐻😊