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Germany

Berlin's 17th festival of lights highlights environmental challenges

The festival has transformed the city's landmarks — the Brandenburg Gate, the TV Tower and the Cathedral — with very inventive illuminations.

04/09/2021

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Berlin celebrates the Festival of Lights

One of the largest open air art galleries in the world returned on Friday as the German capital of Berlin hosted its annual Festival of Lights display for the 17th time

04/09/2021

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Light show projected onto façade of Paris' Opéra Garnier

The event was organised by the German Embassy in Paris to celebrate Franco-German relations and show solidarity amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

16/12/2020

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Landmarks and buildings lit up as Berlin's Festival of Lights begins

Under the motto "together we shine," the historic centre of Berlin was lit up on Friday evening with installations on monuments and historical buildings throughout the city.

12/09/2020

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Copenhagen Light Festival brightens up Danish capital

Copenhagen's third annual Light Festival sparked into life over the weekend, with colourful displays from artists and designers brightening up the Danish city.

04/02/2020

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Putrajaya light festival celebrates Malaysian diversity

On New Year’s Eve, Putrajaya Square will be lit up with live and digital firework displays.

29/12/2019

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Light show brings festive cheer to New Taipei City

Christmasland sees a laser light displays on an 8,800 square-metre area of New Taipei City.

17/12/2019

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Cities across world finding unique ways to celebrate Christmas

Christmas festivities officially started in Portugal's capital, Lisbon. The season to be jolly is upon us and cities across the world have turned on their festive lights.

30/11/2019

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Myths and legends brought to life in Edinburgh Castle light display

Myths and legends are turning Edinburgh's oldest building into a trove of dazzling lights and colours.

14/11/2019

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Jerusalem's Old City illuminated during Festival of Lights

Jerusalem's Old City has been transformed for the annual Festival of Lights. Now in its eleventh year, it's an eye-catching display of modern technology and ancient antiquity.

27/06/2019

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Seville Fair kicks off week of partying with lighting ceremony

Hundreds of thousands of people joined the opening of the annual Seville Fair (Feria de Abril) this Sunday at midnight, marking the beginning of an entire week of dancing, drinking, eating, and socializing.

05/05/2019

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Festival lights up Danish capital Copenhagen

In one of the darkest months of the year, the 24-day Copenhagen Light Festival aims to brighten up the mood in the Danish capital.

04/02/2019

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Fireworks light up the sky for China’s annual Ice and Snow Festival

China's northern city of Harbin opened its annual ice and snow festival on Saturday (January 5) with fireworks that lit up the skies over the icy wonderland.

06/01/2019

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Polar bears mingle with pandas and elephants in Paris light show

Polar bears mingle with pandas and elephants in Paris light show

21/12/2018

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Tokyo's illuminations draw the crowds

Winter in Japan means warm clothes, hot soup, and light shows. The illuminations are a holiday tradition which run until February.

19/12/2018

France

Everything you need to know about Lyon's Fete des Lumieres

The four-day event completely transforms the French city with dozens of dazzling displays dotted around the city.

06/12/2018

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Venice glows red to express solidarity with persecuted Christians

Venice has been lit red to express solidarity with persecuted Christians, including Asia Bibi, and support religious freedom all over the world.

21/11/2018

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Watch: Dubai ExpoLight show

A massive light show and festive activities were held in downtown Dubai to celebrate the two-year countdown of the 2020 Expo Dubai Saturday night.

21/10/2018

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Lanterns flood the night sky in Taiwan

Local and foreign visitors gathered to celebrate the mid-autumn festival in Pinghsi, Taiwan, on Monday, releasing hundreds of flying lanterns that lit up the night sky.

25/09/2018

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Portugal's Lumina fesival dazzles

The Portuguese resort town of Cascais hosted the seventh annual "Lumina" festival

22/09/2018