berlin festival of lights award 2016_
about the festival_
Each year in October, Berlin turns into a city full of light art. The artful displays on the famous landmarks, monuments, buildings and places are turning the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS into one of the best known light art festivals in the world.
National, as well as international artists are transforming the city into a huge and shining stage. They are telling stories with light art, drawing attention to the special and present cultures, arts and artists. Transporting themes and messages in an artistic way. During the festival Berlin's landmarks, historical places, streets, squares, trendy neighbourhoods and hotspots of recent history are illuminated and turned into canvases of light. The festival is under the patronage of the acting mayor Michael Müller.