As the emirate’s light festival returns for its 12th year starting the next week, Sharjah will come alive in vibrant colors. This year’s Sharjah Light Festival calendar is jam-packed with shows, art exhibits, and entertainment activities for groups and individuals of all ages from the UAE and abroad at notable spots throughout the emirate. Between February 8 and February 19, it will be present for 12 days.
“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,” H.E 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.”
University City Hall, Al Noor Mosque, Khalid Lagoon Corniche, Sharjah Mosque, Al Majaz Waterfront, Sharjah Fort (Al Hisn), Al Hamriyah Municipality building, Al Dhaid Fort, Al Rafisah Dam in Khorfakkan, Kalba Clock Tower, Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Qasimi Mosque in Dibba Al Hisn, Bee’ah Group Headquarters, and the Light Village are among the part of the festival.
The town, which covers 19,000 square meters, is home to 41 small and medium-sized businesses run by Emiratis and provides a variety of treats to customers. Along with spaces designated for games, entertainment pursuits, and live performances, the Light Museum is also included on the list, offering families a seamless experience and an alluring entertainment destination. Throughout the festival, the authority hopes to draw more than 60,000 people to the village.