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Design

Glow up: Southern Italy sparkles with spectacular light displays

The art of luminarie began as far back as the 17th century with decorations erected for village festivals and celebrations.

10/08/2024

Cult

How a light installation is uniting communities in Lyon

Scottish artist Craig Morrison collaborates with three cities across Europe and young migrants to create the stunning 'Beacon of Light' sculpture, a project with community and sustainability at its core.

09/12/2022

Culture news

Lyon's "festival of lights" returns with message of inclusion

The French city lights up for four days. As night falls, historic monuments, public buildings, squares or parks serve as a canvas for illuminated works of art - part of the Festival of Lights.

08/12/2022

Art

Take a look at this stunning Water Light Festival in Italy

The art trail in Brixen is 3.2km long, and is connected by a blue line which runs through the old town.

03/05/2022

Destinations

China welcomes cherry blossom season with dazzling firework display

This stunning spectacle of sakura trees in bringing thousands of tourists to the Chinese city of Wuhan.

25/03/2022

Culture news

Lights dazzle in swimming pool to celebrate Santa Lucia Day in Sweden

Children and teenagers from the Neptun Synchronised Swimming Club got together to perform for the Santa Lucia festival of light in one of Stockholm's grandest pools.

13/12/2021

Experiences

Lyon illuminated as 150-year-old light festival returns

More than 30 dazzling projections and light installations colour the city of Lyon for the annual Fêtes des Lumières.

10/12/2021

Culture news

Festival of Lights: Crowds show up as Lyon emerges from the shadows

Thousands of people showed up for the first night of the Festival of Lights in Lyon, despite the rain and the plummeting temperatures.

09/12/2021

Culture news

Lyon sparkles as traditional Festival of Lights powers up

The entire city will be lit up at night as public buildings, town squares, parks, and even lakes become canvases for works of art for four magical evenings.

08/12/2021

Culture news

Spectacular Chinese lantern festival lights up French town of Blagnac

The festival goes back to the time of the Tang Dynasty, between the 7th and 10th centuries.

06/12/2021

Destinations

This historic city is home to the UK’s largest light festival

After a long 2 years, Durham Lumiere, the UK’s biggest light festival was back and as beautiful as ever.

26/11/2021

Art

Kew Gardens' Christmas illuminations trail is sold out until January

Preparation for the world famous festive display takes a year of planning, 100 workers, and 25 kilometres of lighting cable.

19/11/2021

Partner content

Diwali was celebrated in Dubai with feasts and fireworks

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

With a population of 2.75 million Indians equalling 27.49% of the UAE’s population, the Indian community represents the country’s largest demographic. Diwali – India’s biggest and brightest holiday celebration, the festival of lights – is a major event on the Dubai calendar.

19/11/2021

Destinations

Is this the most beautiful world record you’ve ever seen?

The city of Ayodhya broke a world record with its beautiful Diwali celebrations.

04/11/2021

India

Indians celebrate festival of light amid COVID-19 fears

Indians across the country began celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, on Thursday amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic and rising air pollution.

04/11/2021

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Signal festival of light illuminates historic Prague

The Signal festival of light illuminates Prague's historic centre. It features more than 20 installations by artists from across Europe, ranging from augmented reality to videomapping

16/10/2021

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