Sharjah Light Festival to kick off in new locations

Sharjah: The second edition of the Sharjah Light Festival 2012 is expected to enthrall residents as it kicks off this month in new locations and with a wider range of spectacular entertainment.

The Light Festival will run from February 9 to 17.

Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Shaikh Sultan Bin Ahmad Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, announced that the spotlight will once again focus on the emirate’s celebrated landmarks, in addition to Arab and Islamic heritage, from 12 locations across Sharjah.

“New locations and landmarks have been added and new programs in 3D technology are being used to create a real life experience. The whole experience of using lights and colours, coupled with the ancient art of storytelling, to present Sharjah’s popular landmarks and buildings in a new light will be magical,” he said.