Don’t miss: Sharjah to dazzle in 12 days of light shows, art displays

Don’t miss: Sharjah to dazzle in 12 days of light shows, art displays

The emirate's tourism authority aims to attract more than 60,000 visitors to the Light Village throughout the festival

Published: Thu 2 Feb 2023, 5:40 PM

Mark your calendar: Starting next week, Sharjah will come alive in dazzling colours as the emirate's light fest returns for its 12th edition.

Covering prominent locations across the emirate, this year's Sharjah Light Festival calendar is packed with shows, art displays, and entertainment activities for families and individuals of all ages from the UAE and abroad. It will be running for 12 days, from February 8 to 19.

“By constantly reinventing itself, the Sharjah Light Festival has become a leading destination of its own and a staple event on the emirate’s annual agenda," Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, said as he revealed details of the showcase on Thursday.

“The Sharjah Light Festival has grown to become a platform for local and international artists to present dazzling light shows, music, and various effects, that tell stories of Sharjah’s cultural, intellectual, and historical heritage, and outlining the emirate’s aspirations and visions for the future, by shedding light – quite literally – on architectural destinations and buildings in Sharjah.”

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