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Light Asia 2026, Pompeii

Marking a historic milestone, Light Asia ventured outside of Asia for the first time to host its event at one of the world's most iconic landmarks. From September 8th to 11th, international lighting experts and University of Naples Federico II architecture students collaborated at Pompeii's Villa Ara Massima and Villa Amorini Dorati, developing temporary illumination concepts that preserved the site's historic integrity while accentuating its architectural features.

Light Asia 2023, Kumamoto

Held in Kumamoto, Japan 29th August – 2nd September, LIGHT ASIA 2023 was led by 3 international lighting designers supporting 32 students from local universities with lighting workshops, tasked with successfully illuminating Suizenji Jojuen, one of the most incredible gardens found throughout Japan.

Light Asia 2019, Shanghai

28-30 October 2019. Shanghai, China

Light Asia 2018, Fukuoka

27-30 October 2018. Fukuoka, Japan.

Light Asia 2017, Bangkok

The "Light Asia 2017" was held in Bangkok, Thailand.

In collaboration with the faculty of Architecture in Chulalongkorn University, we were able to design and light up 'Wat Pathumwanaram', The heritage Buddhist monastery established under royal patronage of King Mongkukt in 1850.

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Light Asia 2015, Daegu

Light Asia 2015 was held in Daegu, South Korea.

The workshops were organised in Architecture department of Yeungnam University 17-20 August 2015.

At the end of the workshop, we had special "Lighting evening show" on 19 August 2015 from 7pm.

Light Asia 2013, Paju

The very first international "Light Asia" festival held in Paju, South Korea.

Design workshops were held 27-31 August 2013, and an exhibition of the outcome of the workshops from 1 September until 6 October 2013.

LIGHT ASIA 2026 — POMPEII

What an incredible few days in Pompeii last week.

On behalf of LIGHT ASIA NPO, thank you to everyone who made this first European edition of LIGHT ASIA possible: our lighting designers, partners and co-organizers, whose vital support made it all shine.

To our 25 students from the University of Naples Federico II and SSBAP: your talent, creativity, and potential made us truly proud.

This is not the end, we’re building a LIGHT ASIA community to keep this circle going. Stay tuned!

Organised by:
@pompeii_parco_archeologico
@u.s.n_federico_ii_
@lightasia_npo

Endorsed by:
@apil_light
@aidi_luce
@ssbap.unina

Co-Organised by:
@noumenostudio

Sponsored by:
@kkdcglobal

LIGHT ASIA — Sharing knowledge, Lighting the future.
#lightasia #lightasia2026 #lightingfestival #pompeii #kkdcitaly

This September LIGHT ASIA 2026 will debut in Europe for the first time in Italy at the timeless ruins of Pompeii UNESCO world heritage site. Organised by LIGHT ASIA NPO and the Archaeological Park of Pompeii, leading lighting designers from the UK, US, Japan and Italy will be collaborating with 25 students from the University of Naples Federico II, tasked with illuminating the 'Villa Ara Massima' and 'Villa Amorini Dorati', bridging the ancient and the modern. LIGHT ASIA. Sharing Knowledge, Lighting the Future.

Organised by: @pompeii_parco_archeologico @u.s.n_federico_ii_ @lightasia_npo
Endorsed by: @apil_light @aidi_luce @ssbap.unina
Co-Organised by: @noumenostudio
Sponsored by: @kkdcglobal
#lightasia #lightasia2026 #lightingfestival #pompeii #kkdcitaly

We are delighted to reveal the destination for Light Asia 2026: The timeless ruins of Pompeii, Italy. For the first time in our history, Light Asia journeys beyond the borders of Asia to arrive at one of the most iconic and breathtaking sites in the world.
We’re preparing something truly illuminating. More details to follow.
Organised by @pompeii_parco_archeologico @u.s.n_federico_ii_ @lightasia_npo
Endorsed by @apil_light @aidi_luce @ssbap.unina
Co-Organised by @noumenostudio
Sponsored by @kkdcglobal
#lightasia #lightasia2026 #lightingfestival #pompeii #kkdcitaly

Happy Lunar New Year!
May the spirit of the Horse bring you the courage to chase your dream and the stamina to reach them.
#lunarnewyear #yearofthehorse #2026

Happy Lunar New Year! The Year of the Snake.
#yearofthesnake #lunarnewyear #lightasia

Wishing you the very best for 2024!
#lightasia #2024 #yearofdragon

Held in Kumamoto, Japan 29th August – 2nd September, LIGHT ASIA 2023 was led by 3 international lighting designers supporting 31 students from local universities with lighting workshops, tasked with successfully illuminating Suizenji Jojuen, one of the most incredible gardens found throughout Japan.
#lightasia #lightasia2023 #lightingdesign #lightingfestival #kumamoto #suizenji #suizenjijojuen

A huge thank you to all those who participated in LIGHT ASIA 2023 for an enjoyable and productive 5 days in Kumamoto.
#lightasia #lightasia2023 #lightingdesign #lightingfestival #kumamoto

Light Asia 2023 will be held in Kumamoto, Japan this August. More details will follow.
#lightasia #lightasia2023 #lightingfestival #kumamoto

Happy New Year!

#lightasia #happynewyear #2023 #yearoftherabbit

Light Asia is delighted to announce "Light Asia 2023" will be held in Kumamoto, Japan in October. More details will follow.

#lightasia #lightasia2023 #kumamoto #lightingfestival

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website. Please visit www.lightasia.org.

#lightasia #newwebsite #websiterenewal

The "Light Asia 2019" was held in Shanghai, China 28-30 October 2019.

#lightasia #shanghai #lightingdesign

Light Asia 2019 Shanghai

With the support from Tong Ji University, we successfully provided workshop to 80 students from 4 different local universities.

#lightasia #shanghai #lightingdesign

Light Asia 2019 Shanghai

#lightasia #shanghai

For Hakata Old Town Light Up Walk 2018, five global lighting designers and about 50 students have joined together to consider the lighting design for Jotenji Temple 27-30 October 2018.

#lightasia #fukuoka #hakata #hakataoldtownlightupwalk #jotenji

Light Asia 2018 Fukuoka

The workshop was held for four days before the Hakata Old Town Light Up Walk opening ceremony, and during this period, five teams will prepare, show and set up their designs. These designs will be shown to the public during the Hakata Old Town Light Up Walk.

#lightasia #fukuoka #hakata #hakataoldtownlightupwalk #jotenji

Light Asia 2018 Fukuoka, Japan

#lightasia #fukuoka #hakata #hakataoldtownlightupwalk #jotenji

The "Light Asia 2017" was held in Bangkok, Thailand.

In collaboration with the faculty of Architecture in Chulalongkorn University, we were able to design and light up "Wat Pathumwanaram", the heritage Buddhist monastery established under royal patronage of King Mongkukt in 1850.

#lightasia #Bangkok #watpathumwanaram

Light Asia 2017 Bangkok

We invited 6 lighting designers and about 70 students from a local university.
The final lighting installations were exhibited for a week and successfully attracted a number of spectators from the public.

#lightasia #Bangkok #watpathumwanaram

Light Asia 2017 Bangkok

#lightasia #bangkok #watpathumwanaram

Light Asia 2015 was held in Daegu, South Korea.
The workshop was organised in Architecture department of Yeungnam University for 4 days, 17-20 August 2015.

#lightasia #daegu

Light Asia 2015 Daegu

We invited five global Lighting designers and 50 students from Yeungnam University who are majoring Architecture.
During the workshop, they divided groups into 5 with one Global lighting designer as a leader to plan and discuss to provide special "Lighting evening show" on 19 August 2015 from 7PM.

#lightasia #daegu

The very first international "Light Asia" festival held in Paju, South Korea.
Design workshops 27-31 August 2013, and a public exhibition of the outcome of the workshops from 1 September until 6 October 2013.

We invited 8 global lighting designers and around 50 participants from local universities majoring Architecture, interior Design, and Industrial Design.

During the workshop, they divided groups into 8 with one global lighting designer as a leader and share creative ideas and discuss the lighting design process.

#lightasia #light #lightfestival #paju #lightingdesign

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