Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality has launched a floating cinema at HaYarkon Parks boating lake.
It will run from August 22 to August 28.
The pandemic has proved particularly challenging for the cultural sector all over the world, with outdoor events as a solution for restarting such activities.
The initiative, organised in partnership with Tel Aviv Cinematheque, falls in line with many other initiatives undertaken by the municipality, such as organising small outdoor performances in restaurants and cafes, online and open-air cultural events, guided tours across the city, fitness classes on the roof of the municipality building, and musical performances on the roof of the Eretz Israel Museum.
Following the health ministry?s approval for the open-air drive-in events, Tel Aviv-Yafo has allowed 70 socially distanced boats for moviegoers. Boats will have a distance of two metres between them, with a large screen.
Ron Huldai, mayor of Tel Aviv-Yafo said, "The coronavirus crisis poses new challenges for Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality, including bringing cultural life to a halt in the city. During recent months, we have been constantly examining ways of providing assistance. The initiative to screen movies at HaYarkon Park's boating lake is another creative way to spend the hot August days, in accordance with health ministry guidelines."
Sharon E. Bershadsky, director of the Israel Government Tourist Office UK added, "In Israel, we are always looking at creative and innovative ways to make the most of the current situation that we are facing. The 'Sail-In' floating cinema gives Israeli's the opportunity to get back to enjoying what they love the most ? having fun and enjoying the country in a safe and comfortable environment."
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Image credit: Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality
