(12 May 2025)
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Sofia, Bulgaria – 8 May 2025
1. Steam and a projection of Lunar Festival logo on a light installation "Cosmic Echo", people looking at it
2. People gathered at the upper level of a fountain to watch the light show
3. Various of light show at National Palace of Culture
4. SOUNDBITE (Bulgarian) Marin Petkov, visual art director of MP studio, organiser of Lunar Festival:
"We are very happy to have the opportunity to organise the Lunar Festival for the fourth consecutive year. The event requires a great deal of time and effort from our entire team, but we are deeply committed to the cause. Our goal is to put Bulgaria at the forefront of international light festivals, to inspire more people across the country to engage in this form of art, and to attract international artists whose works will help people around the world rediscover Sofia and Bulgaria, fostering cultural exchange in the process."
5. Various of "Cosmic Echo" light installation at the fountain in front of the National Palace of Culture, combining projections, laser lights, and steam effects as people stand watching
6. Wide of National Palace of Culture building with light artwork projection on it
7. SOUNDBITE (Bulgarian) Marin Petkov, visual art director of MP studio, organiser of Lunar Festival:
"This year, we’ve prepared 10,000 square meters (approximately 100,000 square feet) of light art along a 3-kilometre (about 2 miles) walking route, showcasing the work of over 20 artists. Our guests include world-renowned studios and creators from China, Germany, Spain, Indonesia, Italy, Hungary, and many other countries. We’re also thrilled with the strong interest in our international video mapping competition, which attracted entries from 52 studios across 26 countries — including many prestigious names in the field."
8. People coloured by projected light pose for photos near the installation called "Generations" at the monument of Father and son Slaveykov at Slaveykov Square, as artworks are projected onto building in background
9. People holding balloons with led lights
10. Various of Slaveykov Square projection-based artwork
11. National Palace of Culture coloured by artwork projection
12. Projection on National Palace of Culture
13. Shadows on people cast by a light artwork
14. Woman and her dog pose for a photo on a light artwork
15. Various of people passing through a underpass with UV light and UV light drawings
ASSOCAITED PRESS
Sofia, Bulgaria – 10 May 2025
16. Light sculpture projection on Bulgarian National Library building called "Values", dedicated to the Europe day
17. Various of person filming light show
18. Various of National Library during light show
19. People walking in front of National Library
20. SOUNDBITE (Bulgarian) Madelen Dimitrova, 23, student:
"We simply wanted to enjoy a pleasant walk with friends, without a specific destination, and take in the artworks — as a way to appreciate all the hard work behind this modern form of art."
21. Various of artworks that are part of International Competition “Legacy" projected on National Gallery/Square 500
22. People taking photos
23. 3D mapping on Bulgarian Academy of Sciences as people pass by
24. Various of people visiting festival
25. Character projected on a building
26. Various of festival visitors
27. Various of a holographic light installation “Guardians of the Light”
28. Wide of National Gallery/Palace showing 3d making show called "From then to now"
29. Visitor watching the artwork at National Gallery/Palace
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