Why illuminating York 2016:
As the nights draw in, Illuminating York will shine more brightly than ever before. The Festival attracts more than 50,000 people to the city to experience York in a new light. Cutting-edge technology creates a colourful celebration of York’s unique heritage, from spectacular sites to hidden gems.
A fantastic programme of supporting events in local top attractions means that you can enjoy the Festival over more than one evening, experiencing buildings and concerts by candlelight.
The Aims and Objectives of illuminating York 2016:
- Celebrate the transformative power of light in all its forms, from sunlight to artificially generated light – from the flickering flame to the light emitting diode
- Populate an easily followed route at the heart of the city
- Broker new relationships between people and the fabric of the city – to reveal York, and the way people experience it, in a new light
- Provide a creative context for artists, designers, engineers and the creative industries to collaborate in exploring new ways in which light impacts on people and the life of the city
- Seek to achieve its objectives within the context of sustainability
- Contribute to UNESCO International Year of Light and engage with the City of Media Arts
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