Beginning on March 19, the International Standard Lighting Festival will feature over 60 light sculptures including a light tunnel, Paris’ Eiffel Tower, Japan’s Mount Fuji and an array of designs inspired by Myanmar’s culture.

With 70 million LED bulbs, Yangon’s People’s Park will be electrified with an array of activity such as selfie and photography competitions, food and drink stalls, gift shops and even celebrity appearances.

Organised by the DN Development business, property and project management groups, the International Lighting Festival will be the city’s first LED light’s festival, giving a nighttime escape from the heat of summer.

“I would like everyone to have unforgettable memories,” said Project Director of the DN Development Group, U Hein Htet. “Particularly I’m thinking of students – who will be able to attend after exam periods – and families from villages that travel to the Shwedagon Pagoda during the Myanmar New Year holiday.”

The festival will run for six weeks throughout the five-acre park adjacent to the pagoda. With the exception of the five-day Thingyan Water Festival holiday, the lights festival will be open from 11am-11pm daily. The LED light sculpture however will only be on view in the evening.

Entrance fees will be K3000 per person and K1500 for students. According to U Hein Htet, 30% of the festival’s proceeds will be donated to charity groups.

The DN Development Group has also planned a shorter one to two week Lights Festivals in Mandalay and Taunggyi set to start in June.