In these trying times, Switzerland’s most famous mountain is spreading the message of solidarity and hope. Earlier in the week, one of the Alp’s tallest peaks lit up with the colours of the UAE flag.
The illumination was part of a series by renowned Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter in an attempt to spread hope and solidarity during the pandemic.
The projections were nearly 800-meters high.
But the UAE isn’t the only country to be projected onto the Matterhorn. Now on every night since March 24, the Matterhorn has displayed the flag of France, the US, India, Japan, Germany, the UK, Portugal, Spain, and many others.
“With this light projection, Zermatt wants to give people a sign of hope and solidarity in these difficult times,” reads the Zermatt Matterhorn tourism website. “The village shows solidarity with all the people who are currently suffering and is grateful to all those who are helping to overcome the crisis.”
