A warm blanket over the wintery soul of Ghent.
During the past years, the City of Ghent has invested a lot of money in the atmospheric lighting of the city centre. The Gent Light Plan has been internationally awarded. The Light Festival wants to bring the Light Plan in the spotlights and reveal a glimpse of the unique and hidden charm of the city.
Depart for an exploratory voyage along the wintery track in the Ghent city centre and plunge in the most exciting light experiences. A subtle game of beams that reflect on the water surface, unexpected projections on buildings, poetic shadows that play in the semidarkness between the hidden treasures of the city. About fifteen internationally renowned artists and light designers lead you during the darkest days of the year along a 6 km track. On several unique locations, both inside and outside, you can admire the work of the light artists.
when
From January 27th till January 30th 2011, every evening from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
where
In the historic city centre of Ghent the track guides you along the water courses that meander along many historic places and monuments. Along the track you can find a lot of places where you can warm up and where you can have a drink or a snack.
A shuttle service (bus, boat, bicycle) will be organised between STAM, Ghent City Museum, and the track of the Light Festival, enabling a combined visit to the exhibition 'Enlightened City' and the Light Festival.
price
You can visit the track for free. Guided tours will be charged for.
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