Gems of light and art 18. - 22.10.2023 in Imatra

A free event for the whole family, where the public can walk at dusk to get to know, see and experience the illuminated sites in the center of Imatra and the surrounding area. There will be experiences, workshops and performances around light and art.

@Flowers of Life light installation in trees

A Finnish art group specializing in UV light art Flowers of Life, whose three-dimensional visual elements have delighted audiences at several audiovisual events. For Imatra, wonderful light art will be built in the parks of the city center. Founded in 2005, the group has visited 24 countries and made numerous art installations around Finland.

Virta-opisto organizes workshops where visitors to the event can tune their own light work.

A dancer from Imatra is attached to the event Kasperi Kolehmainen. His amazing dance performance will be seen at the event every night. The work is inspired by the ghost of Valtionhotelli.

If you are interested in participating in the event, please contact: Mari Haaparanta event producer / City of Imatra, tel. 040 6171096

Organizers and partners

The event is produced by the city of Imatra
Participating in the cooperation: Imatran kaupunkieskusta ry Imitsi, Flowers of Life, Fortum, Scandic Imatran Valtionhotelli, Restaurant Sula / Saunalautta, Imatra Vuoksen fishing park, Neitsytniemi manor, STEP training Ruokolahti, Imatran parish, Mitra, Tanssistudio Jami & Imatran Virta-opisto.

Flowers of life

The Flowers of life group has visited 24 countries and made numerous art installations around Finland.

Flowers of life

Kasperi Kolehmainen

Kolehmainen graduated as a dancer from the National Opera Ballet School in 2022. Alongside classical ballet, Kolehmainen has focused on contemporary dance, making choreographies for himself and others. His works have been awarded in national ballet competitions and Performing arts SM competitions. Kolehmainen works as a freelance dancer and dance teacher.