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Experience of The Month, Norway
Magical light festival illuminating the Norwegian winter Based in the beautiful city of Stavanger, Glød is one of Europe’s most exciting new light festivals. Set during one of the darkest months of the year, the annual event is designed to be a light in the darkness with a focus on art, creativity, and making memories.
“The festival is an invitation for people to get together and share experiences that provide energy and joy during the darkest time of the year.”
By Maria Sødal Vole
Glød, which is free and well-suited to people of all ages, is Stavanger’s first light festival. Its inaugural edition was held in January of this year and received a very warm welcome. “We had fantastic feedback from our audience. Tens of thousands of people braved the rain, snow, and cold to experience the festival,” says Steen-Forgaard.
Stavanger is one of Norway’s oldest cities. Next year, it will be celebrating its 900-year anniversary, and Glød will be marking the grand opening of the festivities. “It’s a great honour,” says managing director Stian Steen-Forgaard. “We look forward to creating unforgettable memories when our light installations are illuminated in January.” Norway is known for its dramatic nature and climate, and the winter is cold and dark in most parts of the country. “When the winter darkness descends over Sta82 | Issue 173 |
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vanger, Glød lights up both the city and our minds, transforming the cityscape and creating exciting meeting places for people of all ages,” Steen-Forgaard says.
Atmospheric light installations
Gaia. Photo: Luke Jerram
Glød 2025 will run from January 18 to February 2. Due to the resounding success of this year’s event, the upcoming edition of the festival has been extended from 11 to 16 days. “We want to give as many people