Exciting events keep happening in the UAE every once in a while. And the most recent event that’s coming to the UAE happens to be the Sharjah Light Festival, which is happening across 12 places from February 7 onwards. This festival will feature some unique technologies and is definitely worth checking out!
Sharjah Light Festival 2024 Is Happening In February
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Sharjah Light Festival 2024 is happening from February 7 to18 in the emirate of Sharjah. As the event will feature some unique technologies and experiences for guests, this will also include a swan drone show. According to a report by Khaleej times, it was mentioned that some locations have been taken care of, for mapping projections. Yes, this is being done at the Sharjah Mosque, Dibba Mosque, Hamriya Souq, and Rafisah Dam for creating immersive colourful projections on the building. In case you’re wondering, these sites that will be lit up this year –
- Khalid Lagoon
- Al Majaz Waterfront
- BEEAH Group Headquarters
- Al Dhaid Fort
- Sharjah Mosque
- Sheikh Rashid Al Qasimi Mosque
- Al Noor Mosque
- Al Rafisah Dam
- General Souq – Al Hamriyah
- Kalba Waterfront
- General Directorate of Sharjah Police
Rafisa Dam To Be Different In This Edition
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In fact, Rafisa Dam is going to be different this time, as mentioned by the Managing Director, Artabesk. Yes, while there will still be projections on a mountain in this edition and a special drone swan show will be happening on the waters of the dam. As it happens, 12 swans will do a belle and be synchronised on the water. In fact, preparations began months before, as the selection process began six months earlier since it uses 37,000 projectors on four sites.
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15 International Artists To Participate
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With each location offering a unique experience for the visitors, 15 international artists will be participating to create this amazing artwork. At this point, it’s worth mentioning that the Sharjah Light Village opened its doors to visitors on February 1. Offering immersive experiences, some of these are paid while others are free. Did you know, last year 1,90,000 people visited the site?
Well, if you too wish to experience the amazing festival, don’t forget to mark your calendar dates and drop by!
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