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Lights, art, and a call for peace: Brixen festival transforms Alpine town into glowing spectacle

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Video. Brixen’s light festival turns a historic town into a glowing spectacle

Updated: 01/05/2026 - 16:45 GMT+2

Brixen’s annual Water Light Festival has once again transformed the Italian Alpine town into a glowing canvas, bringing together artists from around the world. This year’s theme is “Imagine Peace," where artists reflect on war, memory and hope.

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