2024-05-11 15:28:59
Iconic buildings in the capital were illuminated by light and colorful works in the Lunar festival tonight as well.
Immerse yourself in its atmosphere through the lens of “24 hours”.
Twenty-two light works transform Sofia and turn it into an open-air gallery in the evenings from May 9 to 12 this year. Video and static 3D projections on buildings, light installations, immersive experiences and a laser show create a parallel reality on a number of the capital’s favorite iconic buildings and parks.
Over 20 artists from all over the world present their art in the unique 4.5 km event route and the new dedicated festival area – South Park 2, completely free for all residents and guests of the city, and the lights will be switched on between 21:00 and 00:00 h. in each of the four evenings.
Some of the locations are the National Gallery “Kvadrat 500”, the City Garden, the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, the State Agency “Archives” and the Metropolitan Largo, “Slaveykov Square” and the monument to Petko and Pencho Slaveykovi, which will come to life, the underpass between Vasil Blvd. Levski” and ul” .Rakovski”.
“In connection with the holding of the Lunar Festival of Lights (LUNAR) from May 9 to 12, 2024, the Metropolitan Municipality provides the opportunity for free pedestrian movement. The aim is to improve the organization of traffic and the opportunities for citizens to enjoy the festival by visiting all objects on foot,” said Sofia’s Deputy Mayor for Transport Iliyan Pavlov.
Yana Genova, Deputy Mayor for “Culture, Education, Sports and Youth Activities”, explained that “Lunar” creates an open-air Gallery with free access, awakens the imagination, gives the opportunity for the participation of international artists together with Bulgarian ones, which will contributed to their participation in international projects. According to Genova, “this is in line with our strategy for the development of culture, in which the development of art in an urban environment is a priority.
The streets that will be closed to traffic have been chosen so that people can reach all locations on foot, Pavlova pointed out. – In order for citizens to have the opportunity to calmly visit all the places on the Festival route, which are located about 4.5 km away, and then calmly go home, public transport will operate with extended working hours, including the subway.
See the full program of the festival here.