The 2nd Shanghai International Light Festival to illuminate the city
The 2nd Shanghai International Light Festival is set to dazzle from Sept 19 to Oct 18 under the theme "Light Up Shanghai", aiming to activate urban spaces and showcase the city's vitality through an impressive array of light art installations.
The festival will feature one main venue and 16 sub-venues, hosting a total of 177 themed events. From Sept 19 to 28, the opening ceremony will take place at both the main and sub-venues in Xuhui's West Bund. Highlights include a massive 3,000-square-meter naked-eye 3D dome projection at the West Bund Dome Art Center, a narrative architectural projection at the West Bund Grand Theatre, and an exhibition of 218 light artworks from 19 countries along the Riverside Show Belt. An international symposium on light art will also be held, focusing on topics such as light art and AI, the night economy, and sustainable lighting.
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