Light festival brings colour to city centre

Bristol Light Festival will run until 9 February
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The fifth annual Bristol Light Festival has been bringing large crowds ino the city centre, with 10 different installations in a variety of locations.
The event started on 31 January and will run until 9 February.
It covers much of the city centre, with artworks located in the Harbourside, Broadmead, College Green, Queen Square and St Mary Redcliffe.
Katherine Jewkes, creative director of Bristol Light Festival, said: "This year brings such a variety of artworks, but at their core is a real sense of togetherness and connection with audiences."

College Green is hosting one of the artworks
College Green has become home to a flock of bright flamingos.

Those crossing Castle Bridge can enjoy a piece made of more than 1,800 recycled CDs and DVDs, the artwork inspired by the waters of Sydney Harbour.

The world premiere of The Whilers by Air Giants can be found in St Mary Redcliffe Gardens, where "otherworldly creatures" greet visitors.

One installation, in Queen Square, features illuminated swings
The Swing Song installation on Queen Square invites people to sit on illuminated swings.

The attractions are spread across the city centre
Somnius by Illumaphoniumresponds reacts to people's movements, making it an interactive experience.

Many of the installations are interactive
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- Published2 February
- Published31 January