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Sinemorets, Bulgaria – 3 August 2025
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1. Various of light show “Together” lighting up the “Stone Ships” rocks at the seashore in the village of Sinemorets
2. People silhouetted as they look at the show
3. Various of show
4. SOUNDBITE (Bulgarian) Miroslav Borshosh, Bulgaria’s Minister of Tourism:
"Over the past few years, Lunar has become one of the most visited and impressive festivals, significantly contributing to the growth of urban tourism. Its first edition in Tsarevo now demonstrates that Bulgaria has passionate people working to develop tourism and attract visitors. Lunar is the perfect festival to support this mission."
5. Lunar Festival logo displayed on the light installation "Together", set upon the rocks in the Black Sea
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Ahtopol, Bulgaria – 3 August 2025
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6. Various of the light installation "Resonance" — a projection over the coast and sea—created by Chinese artist Ruan Yue Lai, at Ahtopol Lighthouse Beach
7. People sitting on beach, bathed in colorful lights
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Tsarevo, Bulgaria – 1 August 2025
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8. SOUNDBITE (Bulgarian) Marin Petkov, Organiser of Lunar Festival:
"The festival aims to immerse guests and visitors in a vacation mindset. In Ahtopol, they can experience a serene, Zen-inspired installation by Chinese artist and Shanghai-based professor, Ruan Yue Lai."
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Ahtopol, Bulgaria – 3 August 2025
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9. Visitors walk, immersed in light, near installation "The Moon"
10. Wide view of Ahtopol lighthouse beach during Lunar light show projection
11. Various of people walking on Lighthouse beach covered with light art
12. People pose at "The Moon" light installation
13. Various shots of continuous light art installation as visitors enjoy the show
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Tsarevo, Bulgaria – 1 August 2025
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14. People silhouetted as they watch the show "Riding the same wave" in Tsarevo
15. Mid of spectators looking at light show
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Tsarevo, Bulgaria – 4 August 2025
16. SOUNDBITE (Bulgarian) Mara Stoycheva, Tsarevo resident
"I’m grateful this event was organized on our Black Sea coast, and that so much effort has been put into making it truly wonderful. The entire community center is beautifully covered in light projections, subtly influencing us to feel closer to our loved ones and to truly relax."
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Tsarevo, Bulgaria – 1 August 2025
17. Wide of the light show
18. Close-up of a visitor recording the light show on their phone
19. SOUNDBITE (Bulgarian) Marin Petkov, Organiser of Lunar Festival:
"The message we want to share: in our daily lives, we often forget what it truly means to rest. Here, on this beautiful stretch of Bulgaria’s southern Black Sea coast—a place we hold dear—we believe that by coming together and reconnecting with this breath taking nature, we can recharge ourselves. This shared experience will inspire us to be better, to create more, and to bring even greater beauty into the world."
20. 3D mapping on the Community centre in Tsarevo
21. Mid of people enjoying the light show
22. Wide of light show "Riding the same wave"
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Bulgaria’s southern Black Sea coast lit up in spectacular fashion as the Lunar Festival of Lights made its seaside debut.
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