An illuminated walk in the magical world of mythology

The magical world of mythology is the theme of Lights in Alingsås this autumn when the light festival celebrates its 25th edition.The organizer of Lights in Alingsås, Alingsås Energi wants to inspire this year’s workshop participants to create light installations on the theme of mythology and captivate the visitors with their stories about beings, magic and gods or other fairy tales.

The route starts in Åmanska parken, then follows along Lillån and towards Lugnet. The trail then leads into Plantaget and via Nyebrogatan further onto the sidewalk next to the cemetery. From Brunnsparken to the avenue, and finally Kungsgatan to end at Stora Torget. The walk is 2.7 km long and offers more surprises along the way. Visitors can discover the installations through a guided tour, digitally with an audio guide in the app, or on their own.

Some of the new features for 2024 are the guides own installation in Plantaget. After guiding thousands of visitors year after year through Lights in Alingsås, the guides have the opportunity to do a workshop together with lighting designer Jan Simon, to create an installation.

Third-year students from Alströmergymnasiet’s Electrical and Energy Program also get to create their own installation to celebrate the 25th anniversary, in addition to their internship period when they participate in the regular workshop.

A collaboration with the newly established Bakery and Confectionery specialization at Alströmergymnasiet’s Restaurant and Food Program has also begun to develop a special Lights pastry, together with teachers and students. The pastry will be available for sale during the opening of Lights in Alingsås on October 4 in Museiparken and thereafter in the restaurant and café at Campus Alingsås.

The workshop installations of 2024:

1. Lillån – Johan Röklander, based in Sweden
2. Pumphuset – Valerie Insardi, based in USA
3. Udden – George Fatseas, based in Greece
4. Muren – Emma Cogswell, based in UK
5. Brunnsparken – Chayot Kiranantawat, based in Singapore
6. Allén – Jasmina Memić & Srdja Hrisafovic, based i Bosnia and Herzegovina

Lights in Alingsås workshop runs from September 28 to October 5. The event itself takes place between October 4 and November 3. Welcome!