IN PICS: Festival of Lights celebrations underway in Berlin, Germany

This year’s theme is “Vision Of Our Future” was implemented in a “New Edition” which is sustainable, innovative and responsible. In line with this theme, the organisers have indicated that this will be the most cost-efficient and sustainable festival ever. 

As the timing has been reduced and it will now be between 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm as opposed to midnight with the use of the latest energy-saving LED technology which is set to cut their energy bill by 75% on last year. (Photo: festival-of-lights.de)
 

"This year, Charlottenburg Palace is the backdrop for modern art, for thoughts and wishes for the future. For instance, for children from Germany and Ukraine who have painted their dreams. These have now been lovingly staged in large format at the festival." (Photo: FestivalOfLights)

Charlottenburg Palace also became the backdrop for Ukrainian artists and children to show their "visions of our future". (Photo: FestivalOfLights)

The 18th-century neoclassical momument this year was a backdrop for the images by several artists who powerfully combine the message and diversity at this year's festival on the Brandenburg Gate. (Photo: FestivalOfLights)

Significant images were shown by several artists at the Brandenburg Gate to portray this year's Festival of Lights' message and diversity (Photo: @SteveHReports)

Meet the Darth Fisher, an unusual angler in the middle of Berlin. "Instead of the familiar lightsaber, he holds a fishing rod in his hand and is mingling with the many Berlin anglers" (Photo: FestivalOfLights)

Festival partner Turismo De Tenerife opened up the extraordinary charm of the Spanish Island of Tenerife to the viewers with a beautiful 3D video show at this year's festival. The island has 43 nature reserves with volcanic landscapes, beaches and rich marine life including dolphins and whales (Photo: FestivalOfLights)