Sharjah Light Festival 2016 set to dazzle emirates evenings with over 23 beautiful shows

Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has actually revealed that the sixth Sharjah Light Festival will certainly be held from February 4 to 13, highlighting the unique architectural styles of landmark buildings and monuments across multiple locations in the emirate.

SCTDA disclosed the details of the celebration this year throughout the Sharjah Light Festival 2016 Forum and Press Conference arranged by the Authority at Al Qasimia University in the existence of H.E. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of SCTDA; H.E. Dr. Rashid Al Leem, Chairman of Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority (SEWA); Sheikha Jawaher Bint Abdullah Al Qassimi, Director of FUNN Sharjah Media Arts for Youth & Children, and also Sharjah International Children's Film Festival (SICFF); and also Sheikha Nawar Al Qassimi, Public Programming & Outreach Officer of Sharjah Art Foundation. Various other individualities existing on the event consisted of Carole Purnelle, Co-founder of creative center OCUBO in Portugal; and also Franc Aleu, globally popular artist from Spain, as well as agents from a variety of federal government firms in Sharjah, and also the neighborhood and international media in the country.

The Forum, held prior to journalism conference, discussed the respected milestones attained by Sharjah to emerge as the cultural funding of the region, and highlighted the essential part of Sharjah Light Festival in advertising the emirate's traveler locations and also reinforcing its position on the world tourism map.

Resolving journalism seminar, H.E. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, mentioned that the motif for the 6th Sharjah Light Festival is 'Travel Across Time', mirroring SCTDA's dedication to excellence as well as growth. He stated the celebration will certainly bring to life new imaginative concepts motivated by the design of Sharjah, utilizing three-dimensional lighting techniques, to take visitors on a journey around the globe and highlight the beauty of the emirate's spots buildings, he added.

H.E. Al Midfa explained that Sharjah Light Festival has actually expanded its reach to new areas to make it possible for all homeowners and visitors to delight in the programs showcased in the celebration. The brand-new locations are Al Qasimia University, Masjid Al Qasimia, University City Hall, Planetarium, Jubail New Market, Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, Cultural Palace, Kalba Corniche Park, Government Buildings Al Akd Al Fareed St. Dibba Al Hisn, and also picked structures at Buhairah Corniche.

He added that the festival will certainly likewise brighten other major buildings as well as visitor sites such as Al Qasba (Internal Facades), Masjid Al Taqwa (Al Majaz Waterfront), Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Cultural Square, Masjid Al Noor, Sharjah University-- Khorfakkan, Masjid Ammar container Yasser in Al Dhaid, providing numerous shocks as well as brand-new innovative styles this year.

H.E. Al Midfa connected the success of SCTDA in arranging respected festivals and occasions to the wise management and also vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and also Ruler Sharjah.

"Led by the instructions of our leadership, Sharjah Light Festival has over the years involve inhabit a noticeable position in the calendar of events in the region, enticing hundreds of site visitors as well as households each year from inside as well as outside the UAE," H.E. Al Midfa claimed.

H.E. Al Midfa likewise said thanks to the sponsors as well as the neighborhood as well as global media for their initiatives to assist as well as enhance the one-of-a-kind personality of Sharjah Light Festival year after year. The Co-sponsors of the Sharjah Light Festival 2016 are: Sharjah Municipality; Sharjah Police Headquarters; Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority; Sharjah Transport; SHUROOQ; and Sharjah Civil Defence Department, Mega Mall as well as Copthorne Hotel.