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Light festival brings colour to city centre

Clara Bullock
BBC News, Bristol
Bristol Light Festival A flock of plastic flamingos that are lit up in a pink light. They are reflected on the water they are standing on.Bristol Light Festival
Bristol Light Festival will run until 9 February

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."

Bristol Light Festival A flock of plastic flamingos is installed on a water feature in front of City Hall in Bristol as part of the Bristol Light Festival. They are white.Bristol Light Festival
College Green is hosting one of the artworks

College Green has become home to a flock of bright flamingos.

Bristol Light Festival A building is lit up by a light installation in the window. The building has a sign that says Left Handed Giant.Bristol Light Festival

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.

Bristol Light Festival A creature similar to a dragon is rising up near a church. It is lit up from within in different colours, orange, yellow and blue. It is night time behind it. Bristol Light Festival

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

Bristol Light Festival The movement of lit up swings is creating an interesting effect on the photograph, leaving traces of where the light has moved. Bristol Light Festival
One installation, in Queen Square, features illuminated swings

The Swing Song installation on Queen Square invites people to sit on illuminated swings.

Bristol Light Festival A light installation is next to Bristol's amphitheatre. Lights are hanging down from a metal structure and people are walking past it at night during the Bristol Light FestivalBristol Light Festival
The attractions are spread across the city centre

Somnius by Illumaphoniumresponds reacts to people's movements, making it an interactive experience.

Bristol Light Festival A woman is touching a light installation. White lights are near the spot where her hand touches the screenBristol Light Festival
Many of the installations are interactive

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