{"id":39403,"date":"2023-07-25T17:57:06","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T15:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/festival-of-lights.de\/faq\/"},"modified":"2025-10-10T14:12:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T12:12:12","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/festival-of-lights.de\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"module-spacer bg-bg-darkBlue pt-10 md:pt-14 xl:pt-20\">\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"basic-content-module bg-bg-darkBlue text-text-default\">\n  <div class=\"px-xs py-md lg:py-2xl aniMe text-intro dark:!bg-transparent dark:!text-white text-left\">\n            <div class=\"mx-auto max-w-content basic-content-module__headline\"><h2 class='grayscale-overlay relative headline-element align-left text-h3 font-bold md:text-h1 lg:text-[128px] mb-4 md:mb-4 z-0 basic-content-module__headline-big'>\n    \n    <span class='relative align-left text-h3 font-bold md:text-h1 lg:text-[128px] mb-4 md:mb-4 z-0 basic-content-module__headline-big'>\n    <span class='absolute top-0 left-0 z-0 -translate-x-1\/2 -translate-y-1\/2 light w-[300px] h-[300px]'>\n    <svg class='w-full h-full ' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='542' height='542' viewBox='0 0 542 542' fill='none'>\n      <g filter='url(#filter0_f_569_1018)'>\n        <circle cx='271' cy='271' r='121' fill='#9AE8FF' fill-opacity='0.5'\/>\n      <\/g>\n      <defs>\n        <filter id='filter0_f_569_1018' x='0' y='0' width='542' height='542' filterUnits='userSpaceOnUse' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'>\n          <feFlood flood-opacity='0' result='BackgroundImageFix'\/>\n          <feBlend mode='normal' in='SourceGraphic' in2='BackgroundImageFix' result='shape'\/>\n          <feGaussianBlur stdDeviation='75' result='effect1_foregroundBlur_569_1018'\/>\n        <\/filter>\n      <\/defs>\n    <\/svg>\n  <\/span>\n    FAQ<\/span>\n    <\/h2><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"bg-bg-darkBlue text-text-default relative z-10\">\n  <div class=\"px-xs py-md accordion dark:!bg-transparent dark:!text-white\">\n    <div class=\"max-w-screen-xl mx-auto align-left \">\n              <div class=\"max-w-screen-md mx-auto accordion__text md:pl-5 aniMe\">\n          <h3 class='grayscale-overlay relative headline-element align-left !mb-0'>\n    \n    <span class='relative align-left !mb-0'>\n    <span class='absolute top-0 left-0 z-0 -translate-x-1\/2 -translate-y-1\/2 light w-[300px] h-[300px]'>\n    <svg class='w-full h-full ' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='542' height='542' viewBox='0 0 542 542' fill='none'>\n      <g filter='url(#filter0_f_569_1018)'>\n        <circle cx='271' cy='271' r='121' fill='#9AE8FF' fill-opacity='0.5'\/>\n      <\/g>\n      <defs>\n        <filter id='filter0_f_569_1018' x='0' y='0' width='542' height='542' filterUnits='userSpaceOnUse' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'>\n          <feFlood flood-opacity='0' result='BackgroundImageFix'\/>\n          <feBlend mode='normal' in='SourceGraphic' in2='BackgroundImageFix' result='shape'\/>\n          <feGaussianBlur stdDeviation='75' result='effect1_foregroundBlur_569_1018'\/>\n        <\/filter>\n      <\/defs>\n    <\/svg>\n  <\/span>\n    About the Festival<\/span>\n    <\/h3><div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 md:mt-8'><\/div>        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"accordion_container pt-10\">\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-1\">\n              When and where does the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 2025 take place?              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>The 21th FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS takes place from 8-15 October 2025. The exact locations can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/festival-of-lights.de\/en\/programme-2025\/\">programme website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-2\">\n              What is the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS?              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>The FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS is a format and a brand for staging cities, city quarters and squares. We turn the city into a stage and the monuments, buildings and squares into the stars.<\/p>\n<p>The FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS can be seen as an open air light art gallery that invites you to stroll. Connected to the festival is a communication platform for partners, companies, institutions and organizations for their storytelling. The Berlin Festival of Lights was not and is not initiated or financed by the State of Berlin.<\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-3\">\n              When can the illuminations be seen?              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>The lighting times of the venues in the festival period are daily from 7 pm to 11 pm. The times may vary for individual illuminations, we point this out separately on our website and in the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS app.<\/p>\n<p>You will find an overview map on our <a href=\"https:\/\/festival-of-lights.de\/en\/programme-2025\/\">programme page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-4\">\n              Who is behind the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS?              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>Birgit Zander is the initiator, producer and also artistic director of the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. Born in Berlin, she has been making her hometown shine in artistic lighting since 2005.<\/p>\n<p>The FFESTIVAL OF LIGHTS is not an event of the State of Berlin. It is a cultural initiative based on social entrepreneurship \u2013 free of charge for visitors, which is financed and made possible by many supporters, partners and sponsors. The agency Zander &amp; Partner GmbH has been one of the main sponsors and producer at the same time since 2005. The FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS is organized in Berlin and in other cities by the FOL Festival of Lights International Productions GmbH. The Festival of Lights in Berlin is also supported by the Friends of Berlin International eV association.<\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-5\">\n              Who is Patron of the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS?              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>The patron of the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 2024 is the governing mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner. <a href=\"https:\/\/festival-of-lights.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/250430-PrG-Bo-Festival-Medien-des-21.-Festival-of-Lights-Engl-1.pdf\"><u>To the greeting message<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-6\">\n              How can I become a festival partner?              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>We would be happy to inform you about the details of a festival partnership and look forward to a message to: <a href=\"mailto:partner@festival-of-lights.de\">partner@festival-of-lights.de<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-7\">\n              How is the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS financed?              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>The FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS is a cultural initiative based on social entrepreneurship and is financed by sponsors, supporters and licensees.<\/p>\n<p>Do you want to contribute to the success of this unique event and are you interested in a cooperation? Then we look forward to a short message to:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:info@festival-of-lights.de\">info@festival-of-lights.de<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-8\">\n              Do I have to pay admission for the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS?              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>No, the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS is free of charge for you as a visitor!<\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-9\">\n              Where can I get more information material?              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>All the latest information about the festival can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/festival-of-lights.de\/en\/programme-2025\/\">programme page<\/a>, which is updated daily \u2013 you can also activate push notifications (German) for live updates there.<\/p>\n<p>Our digital <a href=\"https:\/\/festival-of-lights.de\/en\/e-paper-2024-en\/\">FOL magazine<\/a> (E-Paper, German) also provides additional information about this year&#8217;s Festival of Lights. Further news is available on our social media channels, e.g. on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FestivalOfLights\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/berlinfestivaloflights\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-10\">\n              What exactly makes the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS sustainable?              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>Sustainability is the guiding principle in the entire performance chain of the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS. The concept is based on the three pillars \u201cecological, economic and social\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Economic aspect<\/strong>: The charisma of the FESTIVALS OF LIGHTS extends far beyond the borders of the capital. Therefore, it is an important factor for the Berlin tourism industry and the economy as a whole.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Social aspect<\/strong>: The FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS has been free of charge every year since its founding. It is part of the basic idea that it is a gift to Berlin, the Berliners and guests from all over the world. It is very important to the organizers that many people enjoy it, regardless of their financial means.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ecological aspect<\/strong>: In addition to the very low power consumption from 100% renewable energy, the festival implements other new measures. The complete production will be as sustainable as possible. For example, bundled transports, reusable material and minimized travel distances through timers and remote controls contribute to this. In addition, the event is increasingly doing without printed materials and is relying more on its own app a new program website and an e-magazine. More than ever, the festival routes are designed to be easily explored on foot or by bike, or to be easily accessible by public transport.<\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-11\">\n              Is the event barrier-free?              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>Since the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/festival-of-lights.de\/en\/program-2023\/\">illuminations<\/a>\u00a0are viewed from the outside, the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS is also suitable for wheelchair users. In addition, some\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/festival-of-lights.de\/en\/program-2023\/\">LightSeeing<\/a>\u00a0partners offer barrier-free tours.<\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-12\">\n              If I have additional questions, who should I reach out to?              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>You can reach us at the following email address:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:info@festival-of-lights.de\">info@festival-of-lights.de<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n           \n        <\/div>\n          \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"bg-bg-darkBlue text-text-default relative z-10\">\n  <div class=\"px-xs py-md accordion dark:!bg-transparent dark:!text-white\">\n    <div class=\"max-w-screen-xl mx-auto align-left \">\n              <div class=\"max-w-screen-md mx-auto accordion__text md:pl-5 aniMe\">\n          <h3 class='grayscale-overlay relative headline-element align-left !mb-0'>\n    \n    <span class='relative align-left !mb-0'>\n    <span class='absolute top-0 left-0 z-0 -translate-x-1\/2 -translate-y-1\/2 light w-[300px] h-[300px]'>\n    <svg class='w-full h-full ' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='542' height='542' viewBox='0 0 542 542' fill='none'>\n      <g filter='url(#filter0_f_569_1018)'>\n        <circle cx='271' cy='271' r='121' fill='#9AE8FF' fill-opacity='0.5'\/>\n      <\/g>\n      <defs>\n        <filter id='filter0_f_569_1018' x='0' y='0' width='542' height='542' filterUnits='userSpaceOnUse' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'>\n          <feFlood flood-opacity='0' result='BackgroundImageFix'\/>\n          <feBlend mode='normal' in='SourceGraphic' in2='BackgroundImageFix' result='shape'\/>\n          <feGaussianBlur stdDeviation='75' result='effect1_foregroundBlur_569_1018'\/>\n        <\/filter>\n      <\/defs>\n    <\/svg>\n  <\/span>\n    Artwork\/Programm<\/span>\n    <\/h3><div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 md:mt-8'><\/div>        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"accordion_container pt-10\">\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-1\">\n              What is the motto for this year&#8217;s FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS?              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>This year, everything revolves around unity, community, and connection. Through the diversity of light art, we tell stories that strengthen bonds and showcase Berlin\u2019s unique beauty in a new light\u2014a light that symbolizes togetherness.<\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-2\">\n              What does diversity mean to the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS?              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>We stage diversity artistically with light throughout Berlin. Our artists come from all over the world and show us their unique light art to take us into colorful worlds. But also beyond the art, we want to show the fantastic diversity of Berlin and focus on values such as uniqueness, dignity, respect and acceptance. Because only in this way can we live together in a diverse society. Differences make all our lives more colorful \u2013 and better.<\/p>\n<p>We want to use light art to show how multifaceted and beautiful life is in a diverse society. And how a creative diversity arises from very different ways of shaping life, which always brings forth something new and exciting. To this end, we also cooperate with organizations that support and value this diversity.<\/p>\n<p>We want to create visibility and explicitly support PoC, people with a history of flight and migration, the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disabilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-3\">\n              What was the artistic focus last year?              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>In 2024, the Brandenburg Gate was illuminated under the motto \u2018United We Shine\u2019. The winners of the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Award were: MP-Studio from Bulgaria, SKGPLUS from China, Magic Innovations from the United Arab Emirates, VAMOS Animation and Vanessa Cardui from Germany.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?si=e4GIg2n2bEC5O4Ou&amp;v=AEoSV-C8z2U&amp;feature=youtu.be\">Here<\/a> is where you can find the videos from last year.<\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n           \n        <\/div>\n          \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"bg-bg-darkBlue text-text-default relative z-10\">\n  <div class=\"px-xs py-md accordion dark:!bg-transparent dark:!text-white\">\n    <div class=\"max-w-screen-xl mx-auto align-left \">\n              <div class=\"max-w-screen-md mx-auto accordion__text md:pl-5 aniMe\">\n          <h3 class='grayscale-overlay relative headline-element align-left !mb-0'>\n    \n    <span class='relative align-left !mb-0'>\n    <span class='absolute top-0 left-0 z-0 -translate-x-1\/2 -translate-y-1\/2 light w-[300px] h-[300px]'>\n    <svg class='w-full h-full ' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='542' height='542' viewBox='0 0 542 542' fill='none'>\n      <g filter='url(#filter0_f_569_1018)'>\n        <circle cx='271' cy='271' r='121' fill='#9AE8FF' fill-opacity='0.5'\/>\n      <\/g>\n      <defs>\n        <filter id='filter0_f_569_1018' x='0' y='0' width='542' height='542' filterUnits='userSpaceOnUse' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'>\n          <feFlood flood-opacity='0' result='BackgroundImageFix'\/>\n          <feBlend mode='normal' in='SourceGraphic' in2='BackgroundImageFix' result='shape'\/>\n          <feGaussianBlur stdDeviation='75' result='effect1_foregroundBlur_569_1018'\/>\n        <\/filter>\n      <\/defs>\n    <\/svg>\n  <\/span>\n    Visitor Information<\/span>\n    <\/h3><div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 md:mt-8'><\/div>        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"accordion_container pt-10\">\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-1\">\n              Are there any guided tours?              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>Whether on foot, by boat, or by bus \u2013 this year\u2019s Festival of Lights once again offers informative <a href=\"https:\/\/festival-of-lights.de\/en\/lightseeing\/#\/\">Lightseeing Tours<\/a> led by trained guides and knowledgeable local providers.<\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-2\">\n              How can I book Lightseeing Tours?              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>All our Lightseeing Tours are offered by license partners, you can book them directly <a href=\"https:\/\/festival-of-lights.de\/en\/lightseeing\/#\/\">here<\/a> or via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitberlin.de\/en\">visitBerlin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-3\">\n              Conditions of participation for Festival of Lights raffles              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p><strong>1. subject of the conditions of participation and organizer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(1) These conditions of participation regulate the conditions for participation in the sweepstakes as well as any necessary transfer of rights. The description and the procedure of the respective sweepstakes will take place within the framework of the respective sweepstakes campaign on the Facebook page of Festival of Lights, the Instagram page of berlinfestivaloflights and the Instagram page of festivaloflights_international.<br \/>\n(2) The organizer of the competition is FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS \u00ae, Zander &amp; Partner Event-Marketing GmbH, Savignyplatz 6, 10623 Berlin.<br \/>\n(3) By participating in the respective competition, these conditions of participation are accepted.<br \/>\n(4) The competition is not connected to Facebook and Instagram, it is neither sponsored, supported nor organized by Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(1) Anyone who has reached the age of 18 and is a resident of Germany is eligible to participate in the sweepstakes. Participation with fake identities or with identities of third parties is not permitted.<br \/>\n(2) Eligible participants can take part in the sweepstakes by fulfilling the conditions of the sweepstakes posting and leaving this posting in any case until the selection of the winners.<br \/>\n(4) Participation is possible until three days after the publication of the Post.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. winnings and notification of winnings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(1) The prize will be drawn among all eligible participants.<br \/>\n(2) The winners will be randomly selected from all eligible participants within one week after the closing date. The winners will be announced via Facebook comment function. Instagram message function or in a separate posting and requested to send an e-mail to an e-mail address specified there, in which the personal data is transmitted properly and truthfully in full. This information is used to send the prize.<br \/>\n(3) If we do not receive an e-mail from a winner within the specified period, the claim to the prize shall expire. In this case, we are entitled to conduct a substitute draw.<br \/>\n(3) Only one prize is possible per participant.<br \/>\n(4) The prize is not transferable, nor can the prize be exchanged or paid out in cash.<br \/>\n(5) If circumstances arise for which we are not responsible, the respective winner will accept an appropriate substitute prize. Such circumstances beyond our control are in particular those that lie with the sponsors of the prizes.<br \/>\n(6) The prizes will be sent to the winner by mail to the address provided. The risk is transferred to the winner when the prize is handed over to a transport person. We are not responsible for delivery damages.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. granting of rights of use<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(1) The participant guarantees to be the owner of the necessary rights to the uploaded or linked photos, if this is part of the conditions of the competition. If the participant is not the sole author or rights holder, he\/she expressly declares that he\/she has the rights required for participation in the competition.<br \/>\n(2) The participant grants us the following simple, temporally and spatially unlimited but non-exclusive rights of use to the photo used by him\/her:<br \/>\n\u2013 the right to store the photo on a server;<br \/>\n\u2013 the right to make the photo accessible to the public in whole or in part via Facebook and our websites (in particular www.festival-of-lights.de);<br \/>\n\u2013 the right to use the photo to promote our products;<br \/>\n\u2013 the right to edit the photo, whereby the image may not be alienated.<br \/>\n(3) When using the photo, we will identify the author in a suitable manner, insofar as this is feasible taking into account the specific form of use.<br \/>\n(4) By accepting the prize, the winner agrees that we may use his\/her name for advertising purposes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Liability and indemnification<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(1) If the participant uploads photos, the participant guarantees that he\/she will not send any content whose provision, publication or use violates applicable law or the rights of third parties.<br \/>\n(2) The participant indemnifies us against claims of third parties of any kind whatsoever resulting from the illegality of photos used by the participant. The indemnification obligation also includes the obligation to fully indemnify the organizer from legal defense costs (e.g. court and attorney fees).<br \/>\n(3) By participating in the competition, the participant releases Facebook from any liability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. exclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(1) A violation of these conditions of participation entitles us to exclude the respective participant from participation. This applies in particular if the participant provides false information or if photos or other content used (e.g. comments) violate applicable law or the rights of third parties. The same applies to comments that glorify violence, are offensive, harassing or derogatory or otherwise violate social decency.<br \/>\n(2) If the excluded participant is a winner who has already been drawn, the prize may be subsequently revoked.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. premature termination and changes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We reserve the right to prematurely terminate the competition in whole or in part at any time, even without observing deadlines, or to change its course if it is not possible to guarantee the proper execution of the competition for technical reasons (e.g. computer virus, manipulation of or errors in software\/hardware) or legal reasons (e.g. prohibition by Facebook).<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. data protection<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are responsible for the collection, processing and use of personal data of the participants, if we process them ourselves. We will only use the participant\u2019s personal information and other personal data within the framework of the statutory provisions of data protection law. We will only store, process and use the information to the extent that this is necessary for the implementation of the competition or if the participant has given his\/her consent. This also includes use for exercising the rights of use granted. The data will only be used to carry out the competition and will be deleted afterwards.<br \/>\nThe participant may at any time request information about the data stored about him or her. In all other respects, our data protection declaration applies accordingly, which can be accessed at <a href=\"http:\/\/festival-of-lights.de\/datenschutz\/\">http:\/\/festival-of-lights.de\/datenschutz\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>9. final provisions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(1) Should the conditions of participation contain invalid provisions, the validity of the remaining conditions shall remain unaffected.<br \/>\n(2) German law shall apply. Legal recourse to review the draw is excluded.<\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n           \n        <\/div>\n          \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"bg-bg-darkBlue text-text-default relative z-10\">\n  <div class=\"px-xs py-md accordion dark:!bg-transparent dark:!text-white\">\n    <div class=\"max-w-screen-xl mx-auto align-left \">\n              <div class=\"max-w-screen-md mx-auto accordion__text md:pl-5 aniMe\">\n          <h3 class='grayscale-overlay relative headline-element align-left !mb-0'>\n    \n    <span class='relative align-left !mb-0'>\n    <span class='absolute top-0 left-0 z-0 -translate-x-1\/2 -translate-y-1\/2 light w-[300px] h-[300px]'>\n    <svg class='w-full h-full ' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='542' height='542' viewBox='0 0 542 542' fill='none'>\n      <g filter='url(#filter0_f_569_1018)'>\n        <circle cx='271' cy='271' r='121' fill='#9AE8FF' fill-opacity='0.5'\/>\n      <\/g>\n      <defs>\n        <filter id='filter0_f_569_1018' x='0' y='0' width='542' height='542' filterUnits='userSpaceOnUse' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'>\n          <feFlood flood-opacity='0' result='BackgroundImageFix'\/>\n          <feBlend mode='normal' in='SourceGraphic' in2='BackgroundImageFix' result='shape'\/>\n          <feGaussianBlur stdDeviation='75' result='effect1_foregroundBlur_569_1018'\/>\n        <\/filter>\n      <\/defs>\n    <\/svg>\n  <\/span>\n    Information for Artists and Photographers<\/span>\n    <\/h3><div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 md:mt-8'><\/div>        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"accordion_container pt-10\">\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-1\">\n              As a photographer or video producer, is it allowed to use the motifs of the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS productions?              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>The FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS is a temporary art event to which the rules of copyright apply. Hobby photographers are permitted to use photos of motifs from the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS on social media platforms for non-commercial use without the need for a license from the organizer. For all other licensing questions, please contact us.<\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-2\">\n              How can I take part in the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS as an artist?              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>There are numerous possibilities to participate creatively and artistically in and in the festival. We always look forward to new ideas! Information and details on participation in the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS: <a href=\"mailto:call@festival-of-lights.de\">call@festival-of-lights.de<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n           \n        <\/div>\n          \n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"bg-bg-darkBlue text-text-default relative z-10\">\n  <div class=\"px-xs py-md accordion dark:!bg-transparent dark:!text-white\">\n    <div class=\"max-w-screen-xl mx-auto align-left \">\n              <div class=\"max-w-screen-md mx-auto accordion__text md:pl-5 aniMe\">\n          <h3 class='grayscale-overlay relative headline-element align-left !mb-0'>\n    \n    <span class='relative align-left !mb-0'>\n    <span class='absolute top-0 left-0 z-0 -translate-x-1\/2 -translate-y-1\/2 light w-[300px] h-[300px]'>\n    <svg class='w-full h-full ' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' width='542' height='542' viewBox='0 0 542 542' fill='none'>\n      <g filter='url(#filter0_f_569_1018)'>\n        <circle cx='271' cy='271' r='121' fill='#9AE8FF' fill-opacity='0.5'\/>\n      <\/g>\n      <defs>\n        <filter id='filter0_f_569_1018' x='0' y='0' width='542' height='542' filterUnits='userSpaceOnUse' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'>\n          <feFlood flood-opacity='0' result='BackgroundImageFix'\/>\n          <feBlend mode='normal' in='SourceGraphic' in2='BackgroundImageFix' result='shape'\/>\n          <feGaussianBlur stdDeviation='75' result='effect1_foregroundBlur_569_1018'\/>\n        <\/filter>\n      <\/defs>\n    <\/svg>\n  <\/span>\n    Photos<\/span>\n    <\/h3><div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 md:mt-8'><p>The Festival of Lights creates copyright-protected works of visual art through light art installations.<\/p>\n<p>The copyrights to these light art installations are held exclusively by the Festival of Lights.<\/p>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n              <div class=\"accordion_container pt-10\">\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-1\">\n              Freedom of the press              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>This does not restrict freedom of the press in any way, as all current reporting and personal media documentation of the Festival of Lights is of course permitted \u2013 licence-free and free of charge.<\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-2\">\n              Commercial use              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>Commercial use, e.g. marketing in image databases and licensing the photographs taken, infringes the copyright of the Festival of Lights. This is because it is not a matter of current reporting, but of generating licence fees based on the copyrights to which the Festival of Lights is entitled. Photographers cannot invoke freedom of panorama in this case.<\/p>\n<p>Commercial use is only permitted with the consent of the Festival of Lights.<\/p>\n<\/div>              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"w-full overflow-hidden aniMe tab \" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n            <button class=\"block w-full max-w-screen-md py-5 pr-8 mx-auto font-bold text-left transition duration-300 ease-in-out cursor-pointer tab_title md:pr-14 md:pl-5 text-copy focus:outline-none\" id=\"tab-3\">\n              Recreational photographers              <svg  width=\"19\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 12\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                <path class=\"stroke-text-default\" d=\"M17.1875 1.59375L9.59375 9.1875L2 1.59375\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\n              <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"overflow-hidden tab-content  max-w-screen-md mx-auto md:px-14\">\n              <div class=\"wrap \">\n\n                <div class='text-element align-left text-copy mt-4 mb-6 md:mt-8 md:mb-8'><p>The Festival of Lights invites visitors to capture their experience of the Festival of Lights in photographs and videos and to make these publicly available in private settings as well as on social media. 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