Thursday, September 19, 2024

Red Bull Flugtag Takes Flight in Lisbon: A Day of Creativity and Innovation

The Red Bull Flugtag event is set to take place this Saturday at the Doca da Marinha in Lisbon. This international event challenges participants to design and build flying machines, launching them from a six-meter-high platform above the water. Among the competitors is the team “Pétalas Voadoras” from Alvarães, representing their local heritage with a unique flying creation.

The “Pétalas Voadoras” Team

The “Pétalas Voadoras” team, consisting of five members from the 2024 Alvarães Festival Committee, will participate with a design inspired by a 16th-century caravela. This creation aims to blend tradition and innovation, symbolizing the community’s heritage and pride. The team hopes their unique design will captivate the audience and judges alike.

Event Details

The Red Bull Flugtag event will feature 34 teams, each presenting their flying machines. The teams will be judged based on three criteria:

  1. Creativity: The originality and inventiveness of the design.
  2. Performance: The showmanship and entertainment value during the launch.
  3. Distance: The distance the flying machine covers after launch.

Traffic and Transportation

Due to the event, there will be significant traffic disruptions in the area. The following bus routes will be affected:

  • 728, 735, 759, and 794: These routes will experience disruptions between Campo das Cebolas and Estação de Sta. Apolónia.

The Red Bull Flugtag in Lisbon promises a day filled with creativity, innovation, and community spirit. With teams like “Pétalas Voadoras” bringing their unique designs to the event, spectators can expect an exciting and memorable experience.

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