Some 6,000 miles from the light-up architecture in Kobe, Japan, stand the glowing buildings of the annual Festival of Lights in Lyon, France. At this year's Fete des Lumieres, illuminated sea turtles congregate in metro elevators, a dragon invades a plaza fountain, and big blocks of color swathe expanses of building façade.It's all part of the holiday tradition that began decades ago. [The Atlantic Cities; previously; previously]
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