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More than 350 concepts vied to participate in the 4th Amsterdam Light festival now underway in the Dutch capital. In the end, 38 were selected. Xi Jia saw the spectacle from the city’s famous canals and brings us this report.

More than 350 concepts vied to participate in the 4th Amsterdam Light Festival now underway in the Dutch capital. In the end, 38 were selected.

High above the canal soars a bright yellow kite with a rainbow tail. Below is an outdoor palace ballroom created by rows of shimmering white chandeliers.

Amsterdam is lit up by the annual Light Festival, one of the world's most extraordinary displays of illuminated art.

Follow the boat route that takes about 75 minutes on Amsterdam’s famous canals, you can have a very close look at the artworks while listening to the stories about them.

Projections on historic buildings, artwork on the streets, and interactive installations which visitors can walk through it is magic when you take part in this winter celebration of art, water, and light.

“Friendship” is the theme of the Light Festival this year. It echoes well with one of the founder's primary goals, which is to gather people from around the world to meet each other in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam is lit up by the annual Light Festival, one of the world's most extraordinary displays of illuminated art.

Follow the boat route which takes about 75 minutes on Amsterdam's famous canals, you can have a very close look at the artworks while listening to the stories about them.