European-Style Light Festival Illuminates Tel Aviv's Park HaYarkon
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
The LUMAGICA TEL AVIV International Light Festival has opened in Tel Aviv's Park HaYarkon, featuring over 3 million LED lights and European-style attractions. Highlights include illuminated animals, interactive installations, a water and multimedia show, and a laser show. The festival also offers a winter fair with food and games, aiming to provide a magical experience for all visitors.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- LUMAGICA TEL AVIV, an international light festival, has opened in Tel Aviv's Park HaYarkon.
- The festival uses over 3 million energy-efficient LED lights in its displays.
- New attractions include a 3D illuminated animal kingdom and a large reindeer sculpture.
- Key features are a multimedia water show and a European-designed laser show.
- A winter fair with food stalls and games complements the light installations.
The LUMAGICA TEL AVIV International Light Festival has opened in Tel Aviv's Park HaYarkon, offering an immersive winter experience designed to evoke a European festival atmosphere without the need for travel. The expansive exhibition features over 3 million energy-efficient LED lights, utilizing special flicker-free technology for improved photography. The festival is a collaborative effort between international light artists Anat and Sivan Peretz, artist Mischa Anton, MK Illumination design teams, and Park HaYarkon and Kupat Tel Aviv production teams.
A central attraction this year is a new illuminated animal kingdom, with handcrafted 3D designs including a 5-meter-high entrance gate, a giraffe, rhinoceros, whale, swan, and numerous fish. A highlight is a 5-meter-tall reindeer sculpture made from approximately 300 handmade leaves. The route also includes interactive installations such as a light tunnel with 300 spheres, 40 color-changing dinosaur eggs, a giant wishing tree, a display of 40 pairs of eyes, and a 7-meter-long illuminated dragon.
The festival culminates in two main attractions: a multimedia water show projected onto a large water screen (up to 30 meters wide and 10 meters high), featuring the reindeer sculpture and original music composed for the event. The second is a new laser show, designed in Europe, set in a dark forest area, combining electronic music with a party atmosphere.
To complete the European ambiance, the festival includes a festive winter fair with two large food courts, diverse culinary stalls, and a fairground games area for families. The organizers recommend arriving at the 5:00 PM opening to fully enjoy the installations before crowds build up. The festival is presented as a worthwhile evening outing for families, couples, and adults seeking a magical experience.