Sofia to Host the LUNAR Festival of Lights between 6-9 May

The first edition of LUNAR Festival of Lights will be held in Sofia, in the days 6th – 9th of May, 2022. The event will transform the city center into a big open-air gallery, in which Bulgarian and international artists will present their high-tech art. The organizer and main artistic collective behind the project is the Bulgarian visual effects studio MP-Studio, in partnership with Festival of Lights International Productions GmbH.

During a walking tour in the city center, the audience will be able to explore the well-known town in a new light. Through 3D mapping shows, light projections and sculptures, LUNAR festival will tell stories, provoke imagination and drive the attention to the new trends in digital art. Some of the iconic facades, parks and squares will “come to life”, thanks to its colorful light artworks. Bulgarian artists will have the opportunity to create their artworks for one of the largest facades in the capital – the one of the National Palace of Culture. In order for people to gain new knowledge in the field of modern audiovisual arts, free training of young talents will be organized during the festival.

Through its art LUNAR aims to tell stories and to share important messages with its visitors. One of the themes will be related to peace, unity, solidarity and the way to sustainability, which will be incorporated into a 3D projection mapping for the celebration of the Day of Europe, with the support of the European Parliament in Bulgaria and the representative office of European Commission in Bulgaria. Also, the public’s attention will be directed to the hope for a new life by raising awareness of donations and transplantations in Bulgaria, thanks to the efforts in this area of the pharmaceutical company Astellas.