Millions of people have descended onto the French city of Lyon for the now traditional festival of lights.
Over the course of four days, the entire city lights up at night as public buildings, town squares and city parks become canvases for elaborate works of art.
“The Fête des Lumières has left its mark on Lyon, its in its genes, in its history and its tradition, and it’s also an opportunity for the city to promote itself and its know-how abroad,” said Jean-François Zurawik, Director of Events at the City of Lyon.
The Place des Terreaux, which has made a name for itself over the years with its impressive light and music shows, was the place to be again this year. Artworks from the Musée des Beaux-Arts came to life releasing characters into a fairytale ballet.
“It’s a festival for the people, you can see it reflected in their eyes, which are filled with emotion, you literally see their eyes light up,” said Gilbert Coudène, the artist behind the installation.
The smaller Antonin Poncet square took visitors on a cosmic journey with thousands of light particles scintillating in the dark, forming a constellation and then disintegrating.
“It’s a very fragile piece of art, imperceptible, made up of stars and crystalline light, fragile and delicate,” said artist Jérôme Donna.
Read more: Light Festival illuminates French city of Lyon | euronews, le mag
Over the course of four days, the entire city lights up at night as public buildings, town squares and city parks become canvases for elaborate works of art.
“The Fête des Lumières has left its mark on Lyon, its in its genes, in its history and its tradition, and it’s also an opportunity for the city to promote itself and its know-how abroad,” said Jean-François Zurawik, Director of Events at the City of Lyon.
The Place des Terreaux, which has made a name for itself over the years with its impressive light and music shows, was the place to be again this year. Artworks from the Musée des Beaux-Arts came to life releasing characters into a fairytale ballet.
“It’s a festival for the people, you can see it reflected in their eyes, which are filled with emotion, you literally see their eyes light up,” said Gilbert Coudène, the artist behind the installation.
The smaller Antonin Poncet square took visitors on a cosmic journey with thousands of light particles scintillating in the dark, forming a constellation and then disintegrating.
“It’s a very fragile piece of art, imperceptible, made up of stars and crystalline light, fragile and delicate,” said artist Jérôme Donna.
Read more: Light Festival illuminates French city of Lyon | euronews, le mag
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