The Sharjah Light Festival (SLF) is making its return next month for the ninth consecutive year, with globally renowned artists lined up to celebrate science, creativity and heritage in a display of lights, colours and music at beloved landmarks across the emirate.
The event, which runs from February 6 to 16, will be held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.
The famed festival will present an exciting lineup during its 11-day run, spread across 20 shows throughout the emirate, under the theme ‘Culture and Family.’
Details of the event were announced by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) - organisers of the event - during a press conference on January 28.
The theme of Sharjah Light Festival 2019 will illuminate 17 locations in the emirate in motifs that encapsulate the significance of culture and family.
Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, chairman of the SCTDA, said: "The festival has achieved great success over the past years, embodying the most important tourist attractions in Sharjah, reflecting the richness of the emirate’s culture. This year will offer new shows that are no less amazing than previous years. There will be a range of artistic performances and a showcase of historical architecture through modern lighting techniques such as Laser Mapping, which will be shown for the first time in Al Qasba and Khalid Lagoon. There will also be various activities and a water carnival to be held at Khalid Lagoon to give visitors an exceptional experience in the emirate."
The 17 locations for the Sharjah Light Festival include Sharjah University City Campus Avenue; Sharjah Police Academy; University City Hall; American University of Sharjah; Sharjah Book Authority; Sharjah City Municipality; Khalid Lagoon; Masjid Al Noor; Al Qasba (Internal Facades); Palm Oasis- Khalid Lagoon; Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Directorate of Human Resources - Kalba, Municipality and Municipal Council - Al Hamriyah & Kalba; Municipality and Municipal Council - Khorfakkan, Directorate of Town Planning Department - Khorfakkan; and Masjid Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmad Al Qasimi – Dibba Al-Hisn.
The light shows will be accompanied by specially composed music by renowned artists from all over the world.
The daily shows will run from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm on weekdays and 6:00 pm to 12:00 midnight on weekends.
Last year’s edition of the Sharjah Light Festival attracted one million visitors in a span of 11 days and generated coverage in more than 100 local and global media outlets in over 30 countries. - TradeArabia News Service