HAFENGEBURTSTAG HAMBURG 2009

HAFENGEBURTSTAG highlights are: Aquatic events are at the heart of the port of Hamburg’s birthday celebrations. On the River Elbe fromm the historic harbour of Övelgönne right along the landing stages (Landungsbrücken) to the Speicherstadt / Hafen City. The programme is explained in detail by the master of ceremonies together with various interviewees. Traditional highlights include: * Parade of tall ships, traditional ships and sport boats as they sail into and out of the harbour * Tugboat ballet * Dragon boat racing * Open ship Land Events Birthday celebrations centre around land events along the "harbour promenade" from the warehouses of the Speicherstadt (Kehrwiederspitze) to the fish auction hall with approx. 500 fair stands, artistic and culinary delights, shows and entertainment. Countless stages, some of them featuring radio stations, events for children, young people and families, as well as museum specials (exhibitions, guided tours, etc.) round off the programme with a cultural flourish. he aerial events centre on: * Hot-air balloon rides * Parachuting * Live helicopter rescue operations