Festival to light up Sharjah’s landmarks

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The second edition of the Sharjah Light Festival will introduce more spectacular shows and locations to attract more visitors. The festival will be held from February 9 to 17.

First edition of the festival drew more than 90,000 visitors in 2011. The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), organiser of the festival, expects to entertain more visitors this year with the addition of new shows and installation of laser and sculpture lighting techniques, projection technology and 3-D mapping.

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmad Al Qasimi, Chairman of the SCTDA, said in a Press conference on Wednesday that the festival would present Sharjah's popular landmarks using lights and colours, coupled with the ancient art of storytelling. "The festival achieved spectacular success last year, attracting tens of thousands of visitors to the emirate from across the country and beyond. This year, the festival promises to be even more magical and wonderful with new shows and fun and games at 12 locations across the emirate.”

Michel Touitou, Managing Director of Nomada, the event partner of the SCTDA, told Khaleej Times that a combination of existing technology and some innovative techniques will be used this year. "This year, we are installing laser and will have some projection technology in Al Majaz Mazjid. Last year, there was no laser used and only two parts of the mosque were presented. Technically, this has never been done, and it will be fantastic challenge for our production team,” Touitou said.

He also said that many places like the newly-completed Al Majaz Waterfront will have special lighting. "Nearby the Al Majaz fountain and the Cultural Square, we will install special sculpture lighting techniques imported from south of France,” Touitou said.

Mohammed Ali Al Noman, Director-General of SCTDA, told Khaleej Times that he is positive of an increase in the number of visitors. – Khaleej Times

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