There's plenty to see during the day but it is night where the Illumin8 Festival shines brightest.
The light-themed festival kicked off on Friday with a number multicultural performances including the a Welcome to Country, Tibetan Chanting, Plum Blossom and Bollywood dancing, an Asia Raya puppet show and a fire dance.
But the main event was the animated light show featured on the 50-metre high Great Stupa of universal Compassion.
On Saturday, gates open at 10am and feature performances from the Karen Culture Dance Group, Filipino Choir, Peace Choir of Castlemaine, Bendigo Chinese Association lion teams.
The animated light show fireworks and Burning the Bad art installation take places from 7.25pm.
Chris Pedler
Chris has been with the Bendigo Advertiser for more than 10 years. He has great passion for the performing arts and is very supportive of the Bendigo live music scene. Outside of the news world Chris plays golf and, regardless of the result, loves watching St Kilda play in the AFL. He loves community theatre and has performed on stage with the Bendigo Theatre Company and worked with Baldrick himself, Tony Robinson. Story tips: chris.pedler@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Chris has been with the Bendigo Advertiser for more than 10 years. He has great passion for the performing arts and is very supportive of the Bendigo live music scene. Outside of the news world Chris plays golf and, regardless of the result, loves watching St Kilda play in the AFL. He loves community theatre and has performed on stage with the Bendigo Theatre Company and worked with Baldrick himself, Tony Robinson. Story tips: chris.pedler@austcommunitymedia.com.au
