Thousands of people are expected to attend Lyon's famous Lights Festival "Fete des Lumieres."
The Festival of Lights in Lyon, France, will take place from December 5th to December 8th. Visitors can watch statues of Louis XIV transformed into a Christmas snowball or see the projection of a child's dream on a building.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary, the organizers brought back six memorable emblematic artworks.
32 installations created by artists from France and beyond will illuminate buildings, squares, and streets throughout the city.
‘La Fete des Lumieres’ is a traditional festival where locals celebrate the Virgin Mary by putting a candle on their window.
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