Lumière Festival Celebrates the Magic and Beauty of Light!

The  Lumière Festival, presented each year by the CCCC , is a month  of  festivities leading towards the magical
Evening of Light Celebration held every year within the month of August!

Through lantern-making  and performance workshops, and community outreach initiatives
Lumière encourages people to come together and  share their own creations  and view the creations of others in a celebration of light and community.

The Lumière Evening of Light Celebration will enthrall you whether on your own, with friends or with family; a teen or a senior. From the lanterns on display, to the labyrinth, to the performers and music-all illuminated by only lantern and lamplight, Lumière will hold you in its spell. Come re-discover the night and the magic of light!

Young children are eager to be part of the magic, fairy wings bumping behind them as they proudly carry their very own lanterns. Costumes are encouraged and a visit to the on-site Transformation  Tent can  add a little sparkle to  tiny visitors evening.

History:

Since the first Lantern Festival held in Strathcona Park in 2003, scores of people have worked to create the magic of Lumière. The dedicated staff, past and present, of the Festival and the CCCC, the many Volunteers and hundreds of artists and performers have toiled countless hours. Special acknowledgment goes to the festival founder Joanne Hughes for her vision and long dedication to the Lumière Festival and to Maureen Shea as past Artistic Director, as well as Manon Doran; also past Artistic Director and Creative Artist for her energy and commitment to the development of a community-based Festival. The team of Lumière Festival 2011 is grateful to be able to draw from the past and build upon this foundation in presenting this year’s Festival.

FEE$$: The event is by donation, so everyone can afford to come!

If you want to be a creative participant of the 2011 Lumière Festival you’ll want to join  us for a  workshop at the CCCC!
Find out more about the lantern workshops

Lumière is about light and creation and photography is another expression of this.
Find out more about the  PHOTO MARATHON.

For practical  information about the events of  2011 Lumière Festival  check here.
Find out more about the Lumière Festival Events.

Want to know about past Festivals and performers?
Find out more about past performers at the Lumière Festival.

Some questions are often asked of us!
Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions.