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Fireworks, Fountains and a Phoenix Rising at G20 Summit Show

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The highlights of the water and music show at the G20 Summit.

The highlights of the water and music show at the G20 Summit.

© RIA Novosti . Alexei Druzhinin / Go to the mediabankParticipants in the G20 Summit were treated to a stunning show staged against the backdrop of Peterhof’s Grand Palace and Grand Cascade.
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Participants in the G20 Summit were treated to a stunning show staged against the backdrop of Peterhof’s Grand Palace and Grand Cascade.
© RIA Novosti . Alexei Druzhinin / Go to the mediabankMost of the G20’s “big hitters” attended the light-and-music show. Pictured: Russian President Vladimir Putin leads guests down a staircase.
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Most of the G20’s “big hitters” attended the light-and-music show. Pictured: Russian President Vladimir Putin leads guests down a staircase.
© RIA Novosti . Mikhail Klimentiev / Go to the mediabankThe show aimed to wow the guests with its creative combination of visual effects from different eras.
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The show aimed to wow the guests with its creative combination of visual effects from different eras.
© Photo : Photo host agency/ Vladimir Astapkovich / Go to the mediabankUS President Barack Obama at the Grand Cascade in Peterhof before the show.
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US President Barack Obama at the Grand Cascade in Peterhof before the show.
© Photo : Photo host agency/ Alexei Kudenko / Go to the mediabankThe Grand Cascade in Peterhof during the show.
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The Grand Cascade in Peterhof during the show.
© Photo : Photo host agency/ Vladimir Astapkovich / Go to the mediabankIMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde before the show.
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IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde before the show.
© RIA Novosti . Alexei Druzhinin / Go to the mediabankThe heads of state and government were treated to a medley of modern tunes and classical music – from Verdi and Tchaikovsky to Camille Saint-Saëns – with stunning visual accompaniment.
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The heads of state and government were treated to a medley of modern tunes and classical music – from Verdi and Tchaikovsky to Camille Saint-Saëns – with stunning visual accompaniment.
© Photo : Photo host agency/ Vladimir Astapkovich / Go to the mediabankActors wearing 18th century costumes welcomed guests on the steps and terraces of the Grand Cascade. Pictured: Germany’s Angela Merkel and Britain’s David Cameron.
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Actors wearing 18th century costumes welcomed guests on the steps and terraces of the Grand Cascade. Pictured: Germany’s Angela Merkel and Britain’s David Cameron.
© Photo : Photo host agency/ Roman Yandolin / Go to the mediabankA podium was built for the G20 leaders in front of the cascade, on the canal that juts out into the Gulf of Finland. Pictured: Russian President Vladimir Putin offers Germany’s Angela Merkel a blanket.
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A podium was built for the G20 leaders in front of the cascade, on the canal that juts out into the Gulf of Finland. Pictured: Russian President Vladimir Putin offers Germany’s Angela Merkel a blanket.
© RIA Novosti . Alexei Druzhinin / Go to the mediabankThe show’s creators included references to themes raised during the G20 – by projecting images of currencies onto the walls of the Grand Palace. This was followed by the image of a phoenix rising from the ashes – interpreted by journalists as a reference to global economic recovery. The finale included a laser show, fireworks and fountain display.
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The show’s creators included references to themes raised during the G20 – by projecting images of currencies onto the walls of the Grand Palace. This was followed by the image of a phoenix rising from the ashes – interpreted by journalists as a reference to global economic recovery. The finale included a laser show, fireworks and fountain display.
© Photo host agency/ Vladimir Astapkovich / Go to the mediabankAccording to the Russian President’s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, “the guests were delighted by the show.”
Photo: Saudi Finance Minister Ibrahim Abdulaziz Al-Assaf capturing the moment on his cellphone.
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According to the Russian President’s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, “the guests were delighted by the show.”
Photo: Saudi Finance Minister Ibrahim Abdulaziz Al-Assaf capturing the moment on his cellphone.
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