'Circle of Light' Shines Bright in Moscow
From Sept. 20 – 24, Moscow's annual "Circle of Light" festival lights up the capital with dazzling displays of art, history, playful projections and more.
Light designers and multimedia artists from around the world had the chance to reimagine the Russian capital's iconic architecture for the festival, incorporating not just light, but also flame, lasers and fireworks.
Here are a few of our favorites:
Light designers and multimedia artists from around the world had the chance to reimagine the Russian capital's iconic architecture for the festival, incorporating not just light, but also flame, lasers and fireworks.
Here are a few of our favorites:

Already a spectacular sight in sunlight, the Bolshoi Theater really comes to life at night.
Sophia Sandurskaya / Moskva News Agency

Old becomes new when you use light the right way.
Sophia Sandurskaya / Moskva News Agency

Dances and other performances added to the celebrations.
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency

3D displays intrigued young and old alike.
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency

Aliens came all the way from Area 51 for this special celebration.
Sophia Sandurskaya / Moskva News Agency

When you can make your own full moon.
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency

An interactive display gets kids involved.
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency

There's always time for fireworks.
Kirill Zykov / Moskva News Agency