Enchanting Moments at Sharjah Light Festival 2024
The Sharjah Light Festival, scheduled to illuminate the emirate from February 7 to 18, promises a captivating blend of unique technologies and experiences, including an enchanting swan drone show. Overseen by Artabesk, this grand event will showcase mapping projections and vibrant displays at prominent locations such as Sharjah Mosque, Dibba Mosque, Hamriya Souq, and Rafisah Dam. The festival boasts the involvement of international artists hailing from Serbia, Russia, the UK, France, and Germany. Rafisah Dam, a highlight of the festival, will feature an extraordinary drone swan show synchronized on the water, showcasing 12 swans in a visually stunning performance. With the usage of 37,000 luminous projectors spread across these four sites, the festival aims to offer a diverse range of experiences. Sharjah Mosque will present a fusion of traditional and modern content creation, ensuring visitors witness a plethora of abstract effects.
Mounir Harbaoui, the Managing Director of Artabesk, explained that the selection process for locations commenced six months ago, with the involvement of international artists and designers adding a global touch to the campaign. Emphasizing the uniqueness of Rafisah Dam this year, he highlighted the incorporation of a drone swan show, creating an immersive experience for visitors.
Sharjah Media City (Shams) Chairman, Dr. Khalid Al Midfa, expressed the festival's expansion to locations like Al Hamriya, Khorfakkan, Dibba Hissan, and Kalba, promising each venue would offer a distinct experience. Fifteen international artists collaborated on the festival, creating captivating artwork and video mapping of iconic Sharjah buildings. Dr. Khalid Al Midfa encouraged visitors from the UAE and abroad to relish the unique experiences and lasting memories the festival would provide.
In addition to the festivities within Sharjah City, the Sharjah Light Festival will extend to various locations, ensuring a wide array of immersive experiences, blending audio, visual, and video mapping on iconic buildings throughout the emirate. Simultaneously, the Sharjah Light Village, operational from February 1 to 18, will further enhance the festival experience.
Dr. Khalid Al Midfa revealed that Sharjah's distinctive architecture posed a challenge for artists, requiring nearly a year of preparation to create compelling content. The Light Village, situated near University City, is set to host 55 small and medium enterprises, contributing to an array of immersive experiences. Dr. Khalid Al Midfa emphasized that the festival caters to people of all age groups, providing both paid and free immersive experiences.
Having welcomed 190,000 visitors last year, the Light Village near University City remains a key attraction, offering various immersive experiences. With an expected increase in visitor numbers this year, the festival organizers anticipate a significant impact, having doubled their investments. Plans to include local Emirati artists aim to infuse a distinct local and Arab flavor into the festival, contributing to its continued success and growth.
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By- Sahiba Suri
By: Sahiba Suri
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