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Lantern Celebration to light up festive season
Lantern Celebration to light up festive season
Wednesday,
2 December 2015
What: Lantern Celebration
When:
Saturday 12 December, 7-10pm
Where: Centre of New
Zealand, Botanical Reserve
Cost: Free Event
The festive season is kicking off, so grab the kids and a torch, and head to the Botanical Reserve on Saturday 12 December for the annual Lantern Celebration.
The theme for this year is ‘Journey to the Stars’ with all kinds of creations, installations and music waiting to surprise and enchant walkers as they make their way up to the Centre of New Zealand.
Participants are encouraged to add a little star-inspired sparkle to their attire – think Star Trek, Star Wars, Avatar, E.T. and NASA. There will also be facepainters at the top to help you get into the galactic mood.
Festivals Team Leader Axel de Maupeou says the Lantern Celebration will run from 7-10pm and is a chance to enjoy the magic of summer in a beautiful Nelson spot.
“The Lantern Celebration really kicks off our Council Summer Events programme in style. There will be a host of entertainment for everyone to enjoy. People can watch the sun slowly set and the darkness rise before heading back down the hill. Just remember to bring a torch as the track will be dark by then.”
Organisers are encouraging everyone to get creative and bring along homemade lanterns.
Lantern making workshops will also be held on Saturday 5 and 15 December from 10am-12pm at the Community Art Works at 25 Paru Paru Road where, for just $2, people can create their own star-inspired lantern to bring to the celebration.
Because of the fire risk, organisers ask people to use a battery or solar powered light for their lantern on the night. Warm clothing is advised and children under 13 must be supervised by an adult.
The Lantern Celebration is part of the Summer Events 2015/16 programme. Grab your copy at Council’s customer service centre, libraries and retail outlets throughout Nelson and Tasman from 3 December 2015, or online at nelsonsummer.nz.
The Summer Events programme is brought to you by the Nelson City Council in partnership with Tasman District Council, as a celebration for locals and an added attraction for visitors.
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