2008

Madurodam by Light: miniature city illuminated by a show created with water, light and lasers

Madurodam presents a spectacular show: ‘Madurodam by Light’. Every evening after sunset visitors will be submerged in a fascinating Dutch fairytale that tells the story of Hansje Brinker and the fight against the water. Madurodam uses the most modern projection techniques for this show of water, light and lasers.

Visitors will see nothing during the day. All the technology is concealed in the dikes that surround the miniature city and under the ground. The story only comes to life in the evening. With video and laser projection, computer-controlled light, moving fountains and sound broadcast through headphones the city is transformed into a grand open-air spectacle. Visitors are totally absorbed by the story of Hansje Brinker and his fight to protect the Netherlands from a flood. The complete miniature city, so all the buildings, water features and even the airport, are part of the decor of the light show. The audience follows the show, which lasts approximately 20 minutes, from various locations in the centre of the miniature city.