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Glimpses of highlighted Moscow

By Gazeta Russa
The second international festival "The Circle of Light" was held in Moscow from September the 28 to October the 2, 2012.
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Elena Pochetova

The second international festival "The Circle of Light" was held in Moscow from September the 28 to October the 2, 2012.
The key idea of this festival, "Life Energy", highlights the idea of rapid changes in all areas of life.

Elena Pochetova

The key idea of this festival, "Life Energy", highlights the idea of rapid changes in all areas of life.
Large-scale light-music show on the Red Square on the opening day of the Festival was based on the integration of design solutions, unique technologies and fantastic special effects. The Red Square space was filled with the energy of life, which has since spread throughout the city and "ignite" each of the sites, the newly united into the "Circle of Light".

Elena Pochetova

Large-scale light-music show on the Red Square on the opening day of the Festival was based on the integration of design solutions, unique technologies and fantastic special effects. The Red Square space was filled with the energy of life, which has since spread throughout the city and "ignite" each of the sites, the newly united into the "Circle of Light".
The architectural objects were involved in the show, highlighted the Red Square, Historical Museum, Cathedral of the Intercession (St. Basil's) and the GUM.

Elena Pochetova

The architectural objects were involved in the show, highlighted the Red Square, Historical Museum, Cathedral of the Intercession (St. Basil's) and the GUM.
This year the Central House of Artists on the Krimkaya Naberezhnaya becomes the fourth major platform. Thus, the geographical boundaries of the Festival are expanding.

Elena Pochetova

This year the Central House of Artists on the Krimkaya Naberezhnaya becomes the fourth major platform. Thus, the geographical boundaries of the Festival are expanding.
Despite the fact that the Central House of Artists will debut this year in the main part of the festival grounds, its program will impress the viewers by the diversity and richness.

Elena Pochetova

Despite the fact that the Central House of Artists will debut this year in the main part of the festival grounds, its program will impress the viewers by the diversity and richness.
The international project codenamed "Festival of Festivals" started giving chance to the muscovits to see famous Lyon's holiday light, Chartres and Sharjah.

Elena Pochetova

The international project codenamed "Festival of Festivals" started giving chance to the muscovits to see famous Lyon's holiday light, Chartres and Sharjah.
Manezh Square distinguishes itself with two interesting projects. The Leading lighting designers of the world took part in the creation of 4 unique programs dedicated to "Light Energy" and "Energy victory', planned to be displayed at the central facade of the hotel" Moscow ". The Russian capital is transformed into a playground for the inexhaustible creativity.

Elena Pochetova

Manezh Square distinguishes itself with two interesting projects. The Leading lighting designers of the world took part in the creation of 4 unique programs dedicated to "Light Energy" and "Energy victory', planned to be displayed at the central facade of the hotel" Moscow ". The Russian capital is transformed into a playground for the inexhaustible creativity.
Gorky Park, which is the second platform there, presented a performance "The Nature of Light," where a wide range of light techniques and environmental design is used: multimedia and interactive programs, light installations and laser show.

Elena Pochetova

Gorky Park, which is the second platform there, presented a performance "The Nature of Light," where a wide range of light techniques and environmental design is used: multimedia and interactive programs, light installations and laser show.
This day tourists can see the performance of brass - bands of our region, the children's program and attractions in Town Park, performance of the best collectives. Also you can sail in the lake Nero, usually there is a beautiful firework at night.

Elena Pochetova

This day tourists can see the performance of brass - bands of our region, the children's program and attractions in Town Park, performance of the best collectives. Also you can sail in the lake Nero, usually there is a beautiful firework at night.
The closing ceremony of the festival will also be held on the territory of Gorky Park in closed regime. It will point the sense and conclude the results of "The Circle of Light", reflecting the light of beauty, the light of love, light and creativity of the human soul.

Elena Pochetova

The closing ceremony of the festival will also be held on the territory of Gorky Park in closed regime. It will point the sense and conclude the results of "The Circle of Light", reflecting the light of beauty, the light of love, light and creativity of the human soul.
"The Circle of Light" is a unique project in which an amazing, almost fairy-tale atmosphere exists. Established by talented artists, the symphony of light reveals many unexpected forms and familiar images of the city. Keeping pace with the times, the current generation of Russian citizens forms the new cultural layer beneath our very eyes, attracting public attention to a new genre of contemporary urban art.

Elena Pochetova

"The Circle of Light" is a unique project in which an amazing, almost fairy-tale atmosphere exists. Established by talented artists, the symphony of light reveals many unexpected forms and familiar images of the city. Keeping pace with the times, the current generation of Russian citizens forms the new cultural layer beneath our very eyes, attracting public attention to a new genre of contemporary urban art.
October 2, 2012
Tags: Art, moscow, festival, entertainment

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