Three Cheers for Year 2000

Everywhere in the world, industry fears the arrival of year 2000, but a French group has a good reason to be delighted: the producers of champagne. The producers of this refined wine intended for celebration should have the flag of the year thanks to those wanting to surpass the celebration of the next New Year.

It is possible that the rest of French industry does not appreciate the New Year so much. The French government newly took the initiative in attacking the problems of year 2000 by creating a National Committee for passage in Year 2000 to supervise effort. While, in of high level, the officials are very anxious regarding possible problems, a recent inquiry shows that the most part of the French citizens think that relationship over Year 2000 is very exaggerated. Although the small French firms can be particularly vulnerable, only 29 % of them tell take problem seriously.

It is possible that France is not absolutely prepared for the computer viruses of Year 2000, but it will not be contrary to the celebration of year 2000. Luckily, all problems linked to Year 2000 will be resolved before the end of the millennium, since festivities are sensible last two years.

In Paris, numerous events are concentrated within an hour. On Eiffel Tower, a digital clock counts the countdown until January 1st, 2000, since 1997. On December 31st, the clock will deduct the hours and minutes till midnight.

A discount of a little less modern time is installed Place of Concorde, with the famous obelisk as which the top will act of sundial from September. Besides, the Ferris wheel of the Place of Concorde will be transformed into clock in the first blow of midnight during the Christmas Eve dinner of the Year.

For those who find that to chime the millennium in Paris is a little oppressive, Avignon gives an alternative. Representing France among the nine Cities Europeans of Culture in Year 2000, Avignon will give special shows as well as winter version of the famous Theatric Festival of Avignon.

At any rate, it is only a question of time before all those who will live it up in France everywhere are ready to exclaim, ” Three cheers for Year 2000 “.