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Shaikh Khaled and other officials at the festival

Bahrain Light Festival opens

MANAMA, November 26, 2017

Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has launched the second edition of the ‘Bahrain Light Festival’, showcasing the latest innovations in light installations.
 
The festival inauguration was held in the presence of BTEA Chief Executive Officer Shaikh Khaled bin Humood Al Khalifa. 
 
The festival will be held daily until the December 3 at Bahrain Bay from 6 pm to 11 pm.
 
The festival is showcasing installations by participating artists across a 2km corniche. Some of the installations include the Sonic Runway, Urchins, Bouquet of Lampshades, Pin-Wheels, Shadow Bath, Communication Gaps, Light Origami, SOL Dome and Light Bearers.
 
“We are delighted to announce the launch of the second edition of the Bahrain Light Festival which aims to attract visitors due to its vibrant atmosphere and unique displays. Hosting such events forms part of the BTEA’s plan to revitalise the tourism sector and attract both Bahraini visitors and tourists from the GCC countries and beyond, who are interested in visiting festivals that feature a variety of activities for families and young children,” said Shaikh Khaled.
 
The ‘Bahrain Light Festival’ will also showcase technical artistic dynamics by artists from France, Japan and the USS and will include remarkable performances, as well as exciting entertainment including LED Drummers, LED Hover Boarders and Neon Umbrellas.
 
The festival comes in line with the BTEA’s overall strategy aimed at developing and strengthening the tourism sector under the slogan of ‘Ours. Yours.’, which contributes towards the Kingdoms economy and the 2030 Economic Vision. - TradeArabia News Service
 



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