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SLF narrates the

emirate’s story with

more than 15 artists

February 14, 2024 / 4:06 PM

Sharjah24: The Sharjah Light Festival is showcasing a series of captivating
stories narrated on 12 iconic landmarks in the 13th edition of the festival,
running until the 18th of February. The annual event, organised by the
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), also
features cutting-edge technologies used for the first time in the festival,
including 3D holograms, projection mapping displays, light installations,
kinetic live installations, and more, collaboratively presented by 15+
international artists from 8 nationalities, including Germany, United Kingdom,
France, Russia, and Italy.
Through a radiant blend of light, colour, and music on the canvas of iconic
landmarks in Sharjah, these moving artworks showcase the intricate beauty of Arab
and Islamic architecture, creating a mesmerising spectacle for both locals and
visitors, and a highlight for the Sharjah events calendar.

Encapsulating Sharjah within a canvas of light

The opening ceremony for this year’s festival was held at the impressive Sharjah
Police Headquarters in Al Rahmaniya, and showcased intricate 3D mapping and a
light installation titled “Luminous Guardians,” journeying through the essence of

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