Events Local February 15, 2025

Sharjah Light Festival Draws Attention with Artistic Displays

The 14th Sharjah Light Festival continues to impress with 12 locations showcasing vibrant light art installations. The festival features creative artistic performances, including a visual portrayal of heritage and engaging stories, captivating thousands of visitors through February 16.


Sharjah Light Festival Draws Attention with Artistic Displays

The international festival 'Lights of Sharjah' continues to attract public attention in its 14th edition, organized by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority. The festival takes place at 12 different locations throughout the emirate, transformed into living art installations. The festival provides a platform for creativity and art, where participating artists showcase their works through light and interactive installations, aimed at leaving a bright mark in people's memories.

One of the highlights, 'The History of the Oasis', takes place at the Al-Dhaid Fort, where visitors embark on an engaging journey through time, revealing the history of the land, woven from threads of unity, endurance, and the prosperity of the oasis, surrounded by community. The show is inspired by oral traditions and legends that preserve the history of ancestors, to underline the cultural currents that have blended hearts.

The show 'Eastern Light' presents a captivating visual experience incorporating the technology of three-dimensional lighting projection, narrating the history of the Rafi's plot and the charming district of Horfaqan, reflecting the spirit of a new generation striving for participation and possibilities. In turn, the 'Harmony of Arts' show transforms the Al-Tayari Mosque in Dibba into a dazzling artistic creation and presents a stunning visual experience that utilizes three-dimensional projections, where harmonious complex geometric patterns, smooth designs, and mosaic patterns come together in the bright unity of vibrant colors.

The show 'Harmony of the Ocean' at Lake Hafeet in Kalba allows viewers to experience an immersive adventure on transparent kayaks, illuminated by LED lights, enjoying the mesmerizing views of the Sharjah coast, smoothly sliding on the water in a bright light presentation.

The 'Lights of Sharjah' festival also offers a series of exclusive programs, such as 'Journey of the Light of Knowledge and Culture' at the Sharjah Mosque, 'Ecological Gleam' on the Madjaz promenade, and 'Dialogical Cultures' at the Hiry beach, as well as participating in the 'Night Dreams' festival at Hamriya beach. On February 16, at the conclusion of the festival, which attracts thousands of visitors from within the country and beyond, exceptional light presentations will be showcased, recreating the beauty of the architectural heritage and cultural legacy of the emirate.

The 'Lights of Sharjah' festival once again captivates the public in its 14th season, featuring 12 different locations across the emirate of Sharjah. The shows will continue until February 16, with subsequent events in 'Wooden Lights' until February 23, where numerous national small and medium-sized enterprises will participate, offering diverse experiences for various visitors.