KING DAVID: Lasers New Light from Jerusalem

KING DAVID: Lasers New Light from Jerusalem

I love going to the Tower of David.

Visits to the Tower of David Museum for fashion, photos of the old days, or the 100 years celebration of Allenby, all were fascinating.

Nothing tops the photo ops of night-time events in the citadel of the Tower of David.

Night at Tower of David Jerusalem, Israel

Waiting outside at night, dwarfed by those ancient towering stone walls, an awesome feeling to historical past, that never gets old.

Jerusalem Israel Tower of David at night

The views inside the citadel, on the platforms above Jerusalem, Israel, are amazing.

A chance to see the new night experience KING DAVID, was not one to pass up.

Jerusalem, Israel, Tower of David citadel at night

Pre-show lighting of the inside walls runs for 15 minutes, as up to 420 visitors are seated.

Modern laser technology casts words on the walls of old.

Tower of David pre-show lighting for KING DAVID

On a cool, humid night, the city lights turned the sky shades of pink, not the usual black sky, contrasting with the intricate light patterns.

One is to imagine David escaping to the oasis of Ein Gedi by the light projections all around the inside walls.

Tower of David Museum flowing waters on walls of citadel

Cascading, flowing water is yet another scene.

Introducing KING DAVID new sound and light show Tower of David

After the introduction of the evening, the sound of the musical performance surrounds, while the laser projectors illuminate with 250,000 lumens and 35 million pixels.

KING DAVID show begins with art inspired by his story Jerusalem Israel

David has inspired countless works of art by major sculptors and painters over the centuries.

In this latest creation, scenes change rapidly, going through the life story of King David.

KING DAVID scene of Ruth in fields of Bethlehem Jerusalem Israel Tower of David

The historical narrative begins with Ruth, David’s great-grandmother, gathering wheat from the fields.

Scene young David at Tower of David show Jerusalem Israel

There is David as a shepherd tending to his flock in the pasture, and here with Samuel the Prophet.

Not all is bright and cheerful.

There is the story of fighting the Philistines and David with Goliath.

Nit laser and sound show Tower of David Jerusalem Israel

Can you find what is real and what is light projected against the stone walls?

Tower of David night show scene with harp Jerusalem Israel

David the musician plays the harp for King Saul, as walls are made to resemble tents.

Scene in Tower of David 12 tribes of Israel Jerusalem

The 12 Tribes of Israel settled in Israel with Jerusalem as their capital.

Tower of David laser and light show KING DAVID Jerusalem

The Ark of the Covenant is brought to Jerusalem.

Scene of celebration Tower of David story of KING DAVID

People dance and rejoice in the streets of Jerusalem.

Tower of David light show KING DAVID Jerusalem Israel

There are so many stories of David’s life, each one famous on its own.

Scene with King playing card Tower of David show Jerusalem Israel

The Tower of David Museum ‘Night Spectacular’ centered on the building of Jerusalem over the centuries.

This new night light spectacular features, David, King of Israel, David HaMelech.

Tower of David scene of David the Poet with psalm on wall Jerusalem

You see his palace, to enter by candle light.

Besides being a warrior, David is also credited with composing the Book of Psalms.

Jerusalem rejoicing in final scene of KING DAVID at Tower of David

For the finale, after King David looks out into the starry night sky above Jerusalem, the City of David, doves fly above musicians and joyous people.

Musical ending for KING DAVID at Tower of David Jerusalem Israel

Let’s all pray for peace in Jerusalem.

The Night Spectacular has been running for ten years,

and will continue to be shown.

One of the most famous psalms, Chapter 23, “The Lord is my Shepherd” is featured in the following video.

Still not enough? The following is a two-minute video of the early action of the laser and light show which runs 31 minutes.

KING DAVID opens at the Tower of David on April 1, 2018.