Magic Light 2023 – 1001 Night
About the event
At the end of this year, a brand new exhibition is coming to Halle (Saale), which was once again designed exclusively for the Bergzoo – this time under the motto “1001 Nights”. The famous Scheherazade will take you into the world of the Orient with popular stories, such as those of the sailor Sinbad, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Aladdin with the Genie out of the Bottle and many more.
Event information
- Halle (Saale), Germany
- from 2023-12-19 to 2024-03-02.
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