PUTRAJAYA: The Light and Motion Putrajaya Festival (Lampu2024), which runs until Dec 31, is expected to attract one million visitors.After its last event in 2019, the unique light and technology art festival is now back with a futuristic concept for its eighth edition.
Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) president Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud said with the theme “Lampu2024 – Lighting the Future”, the objective of the festival was to promote Putrajaya as an international tourist destination.
He said it would enhance Putrajaya’s capabilities as a smart city through the use of cutting-edge technology in organising large-scale events.
“Lampu2024 is also used as a platform to highlight the Putrajaya Lighting Master Plan by utilising the iconic architecture of buildings in Putrajaya,” he told the media after the opening ceremony here on Friday, Bernama reported.
Fadlun said the festival can also contribute to the local economy by providing a platform for food traders, food trucks and exhibitors to promote their respective products.
Lampu2024 continues its legacy by highlighting the Grand Projection Mapping performance on the facade of the Palace of Justice building.
Go with the glow: Visitors taking in the spectacle as a colourful light display is projected onto the facade of the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya. The festival will be held until Dec 31 and targets one million spectators. — SHAARI CHEMAT/The Star
This year’s edition uses 16 projectors, compared to 12 projectors previously, to produce more sophisticated visual quality and mapping technology.
A total of five light mapping segments are presented every night with each segment lasting 30 minutes.
Specially for this edition, the visual design has been enhanced by designers from Italy, namely Michele Pusceddu and Antaless Visual Design, in addition to local designs.
In addition, activities expected to attract the attention of visitors are the decorated car parade which is a new component of the performance, and the Lampu2024 Gaming Fest, held especially for e-sports and console game fans.
PPj imposes a minimal charge of RM5 for adults and senior citizens, and RM2 for children aged seven to 12 years. Admission is free for children under seven years and people with disabilities.
Apart from the entrance ticket, the Lampu2024 Gaming Fest charges RM5 for adults and is free for children.
Combo entrance tickets for Lampu2024 and Gaming Fest are sold at RM8 for adults.
