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COLOURS OF LIFE is the theme of the 19th Festival of Lights 2023. Our diverse life, staged on Berlin’s most famous landmarks. In our very special ART: luminous, radiant, colorful and artistic.

We want to show with light art how multifaceted and beautiful life is in a diverse society. How we can all win with mutual respect and appreciation. And how a creative diversity arises from very different ways of living, which always brings forth something new and exciting.

We can only achieve this together with our partners and supporters, which are part of our vision, showing their brand or message as an impressive light art installation on landmarks, monuments or their own company building.

Would you also like to become part of the official festival program as a partner or sponsor? We offer customized concepts and our all-round support for this. Write to us, send us your initial ideas and questions: partner@festival-of-lights.de .

Your contact person is Birgit Zander.

Official Partners

Festival of Lights - proudly owned, managed and produced by:

Zander & Partner

Zander & Partner Event-Marketing is an international agency for live communication. Since its founding as an event agency in 1992, Zander & Partner Event-Marketing has continued to develop its expertise in the staging of cities, districts and brands. Our heart beats for Berlin. We are proud to have been the initiator and producer of the Berlin Festival of Lights since 2005 and now carry the light from Berlin around the world to other cities and metropolises.

Potsdamer Platz

Steeped in history, Potsdamer Platz in the centre of the capital marks an important new development after the fall of the Berlin Wall in the middle of Berlin. Here, the symbolic past is linked with the rhythms and needs of today. Potsdamer Platz is constantly evolving, with new visions and the ambition to entertain residents and visitors and offer a dynamic community. Part of this is the newly opened shopping and entertainment destination The Playce, which has been attracting and inspiring visitors with new stores, events and concepts since 15 September 2022. In addition to a diverse range of shops, The Playce also breathes new life into the area with art and culture. Regular events, installations and workshops ensure a contemporary, cross-cultural exchange between young and old. The diverse and in part novel range of restaurants and cafés also attracts many visitors to Potsdamer Platz. The entire district is managed by its owner, the asset manager Brookfield Properties.

Netflix

Netflix, with 104 milllion members in more than 190 countries, who daily watch more than 125 million hours of movies and original series, documentations and movies amongst them-, is the biggest internet-tv provider worldwide. Members can stream indefinitely series and movies at any time, any place and on any internet-abled mobile device, without making binding commitments. The replay of the chosen titles without advertising can be started, stopped and continued at any time.

Accenture

As one of the world's leading consultancies in digitization, cloud and security, we at Accenture see ourselves as change enablers. We bring technology and human ingenuity together. With over 723,000 diverse talents, expertise and backgrounds, we are shaping the great transformations of our time for our clients in more than 120 countries.

Sparda-Bank

We - Sparda-Bank Berlin - are putting the East back on the map. The East is home, a point of the compass, a region with cultural characteristics, a region on the rise. The East is our home. We show that being a bank in the East is not just about old clichés. We use the chance to prove ourselves as a bank for the East, and with attractive banking for, with and by people. Sparda-Bank Berlin - Your Bank in the East.

Philips TV

Ambilight TV stands for unique TV enjoyment with Philips TVs. As light that surrounds the TV, Ambilight intensifies the viewing experience while being easy on the eyes. In addition to TVs, the Philips TV & Sound brand offers a comprehensive range of consumer electronics products - from soundbars and headphones to a variety of audio products for the home and on the move.

Deutsche Bahn / Mein Einkaufsbahnhof

With around 5,400 stations, DB Station&Service AG is Europe's leading station operator. In addition to its core business - the development and operation of railroad stations - the business unit combines a wide range of services at and around the station.

WBM

WBM is as diverse as life in the metropolis of Berlin: Around 70,000 Berliners from over 100 nations live in our 33,000 rental apartments. We rent and manage around 300,000 m² of commercial space - more than any other state-owned housing company. As a partner of the state of Berlin, we contribute our real estate expertise to the development of complex neighborhoods of overriding urban significance, such as the Haus der Statistik or the Dragonerareal.

visitBerlin

„We know Berlin.“ In accordance to the motto the Berlin tourism and congress GmbH, which acts under the name visitBerlin, rushes around since 1993 for the tourism and congress metropolis Berlin. With new ideas they accompany visitors and residents through the diversity of Berlin and establish Berlin sustainably as one of the most attractive destinations worldwide.

Taiwan

Taiwan is an island in the Western Pacific and combines the most beautiful sides of Asia on the smallest area and offers breathtaking scenery with impressive gorges, high mountains, rugged coasts and enchanting coral and volcanic islands while in the cities centuries-old traditions merge with the modernity of the 21st century. The island offers a mix of Far Eastern flair, Asian cultures and subtropical nature. Let yourself be enchanted by the heart of Asia!

World Health Summit

The World Health Summit in Berlin is the unique international strategic forum for global health, bringing together leading international stakeholders from science, politics, private sector, and civil society to set the agenda for a healthier future. The World Health Summit 2023 from October 15-17 takes place under the theme “A Defining Year for Global Health Action”. One occasion making this year special is the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 75th anniversary. As close partners, WHO and WHS work together towards better health and well-being for all.

yeswecan!cer

yeswecan!cer is a non-profit initiative by cancer sufferers for cancer sufferers, which promotes an open and taboo-free approach to the disease. The linchpin of our activities is the free YES!APP, which gives access to a widespread network of affected people as well as to doctors, therapists and experts. Since 2020, yeswecan!cer has organized YES!CON as a hybrid cancer convention.

Rathaus Pankow / Rathaus Center Pankow

Since 1999 the Rathaus Center Pankow offers you on three shopping levels about 80 specialty stores, big brands from fashion & technology, literature, food and services. But the Rathaus Center is not only the shopping center of your choice, but much more a place where people from here and everywhere meet, exchange ideas and stroll through the day together. Whether you just need to run a quick errand, do an entire weekend's shopping, or just want to stroll around, you'll receive a warm welcome and expert advice here.

LIO Center Lichterfelde East

Built in 2007 and fundamentally remodeled and expanded in 2015, the LIO shopping center, described by customers as "small but nice," is located in the Berlin district of Steglitz-Zehlendorf in direct connection to the Lichterfelde-Ost S-Bahn station with the S25 and S26 lines. In addition to the excellent integration into Berlin's public transport system due to its own bus stop directly in front of the center, the district has a direct connection to the highway network and is very well connected for motor vehicle traffic via the radial traffic axes. Almost 300 parking spaces enable visitors to shop in comfort.

Ritz Carlton

Located in the heart of the city, The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin welcomes guests to a unique setting and outstanding service of the highest standard. With their exclusive design, the 303 rooms and suites combine stylish Art Deco elements with a modern touch, evoking the glamorous esprit of Berlin in the Golden Twenties. Guests can look forward to versatile culinary experiences: POTS serves modern German cuisine, and the elegant lounge treats guests to premium teas and an exclusive Afternoon Tea. The Curtain Club is one of the city’s most popular bars and rounds out the culinary offerings.Potsdamer Platz 3, 10785 Berlin, Telephone: +49 (0)30 337777

St. Hedwig Cathedral

The Saint Hedwig Cathedral on the Bebelplatz is the first Catholic church in Berlin after the Reformation and has been the center of the Archdiocese of Berlin since 1930. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the cathedral. It is currently undergoing a redesign along with the Bernhard Lichtenberg House behind it.

Fischer & Lustig

Fischer & Lustig - the new restaurant opening in the Nikolaiviertel. Regional fish cuisine with unagitated friendly service. Here you get fish on the table. Traditional local cuisine - but thought out of the box. The fish is fished and harvested exclusively regionally - cooked and served with a lot of experience, love and appreciation. For all fish gourmets, and those who have not yet managed to become one.

Help e.V.

Help - Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e.V. is an international aid organization based in Bonn. For more than 40 years, Help has been supporting people who are in need as a result of disasters, crises, persecution or other reasons, regardless of their origin, gender or ideology. Following the principle of "assistance towards self-reliance," Help meets those affected at eye level and empowers them to improve their life situation by their own efforts and thus prepare for future crises. The organization is currently active in over 20 countries, including Ukraine, Syria, Germany, Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Kosovo and Yemen. Help has been awarded the Donation Certificate of the German Donation Council and the Donation Seal of the German Central Institute for Social Issues for its effective and transparent handling of donations.

104.6 RTL

The best-known and oldest broadcast by 104.6 RTL is the morning show "Arno und die Morgencrew". In contrast to the rest of the programme, the programme has a comparatively high proportion of words, consisting mainly of comedy content. In addition, there are news programmes that are broadcast every half hour. Traffic reports and weather reports are rebroadcast every 10 minutes in the morning. The early morning programme has been moderated by Arno Müller, who is also the programme director of the channel, since the start of the programme. In 2014 and 2016, "Arno und die Morgencrew" was awarded the German Radio Prize for the best morning programme in Germany.

DFMG Deutsche Funkturm GmbH

Deutsche Funkturm plays a key role in expanding the infrastructures for German mobile communications providers, broadcasting stations, operators of microwave links, and the radio networks of public authorities and other institutions. The company was founded in 2002, is part of the Deutsche Telekom Group and operates a portfolio of around 32,800 radio sites. Deutsche Funkturm has a presence throughout Germany and is headquartered in Münster.

Friends of Berlin e.V.

Friends of Berlin connects Berliners and Berlin friends, artists and art sponsors from all over the world. Together they create a platform to bring innovative ideas and formats to Berlin, which inspire and invite to a visit to Berlin. The focus is on art and intercultural exchange, on supporting artists and international art projects.

Amrit

Original Indian food created by Mama Bans and the founders of AMRIT Restaurants Berlin. Indian culture and its values as well as the contrasts of India are combined in the restaurants through traditional dishes. The aim is to take the guests on a culinary journey to the land of spices through an extraordinary taste. Many of the guests, including celebrities such as Angela Merkel, Indian Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, Hollywood star Tom Cruise, The Bollywood Show, Mukesh Ambani, have already enjoyed the cuisine and hospitality of AMRIT. But first and foremost, it is a place for family and togetherness. Be it in a small or large circle.

SGB Sicherheitsgruppe Berlin AG

SGB Sicherheitsgruppe Berlin AG was founded in 1999 and has been providing security services throughout Germany and Austria for more than 23 years. Currently, SGB AG employs about 300 people in Berlin. In addition to these employees, there are 6 trainees each year. Since its foundation, our company has always placed great emphasis on employee training and employee retention. Especially as a personnel service provider, the human being is the highest capital. With SGB AG you have chosen a strong partner.

City Circle

Branch of DB Regio Bus Ost GmbH DB Regio Bus Ost GmbH with its divisions City Circle and BEX Charter is a bus company specialized in sightseeing tours in Berlin and Potsdam as well as bus rentals. The yellow-magenta City Circle sightseeing buses and the light-grey coaches of BEX Charter have become an integral part of Berlin's streetscape and are synonymous with comfortable bus travel and exciting city tours at a fair price-performance ratio. City Circle, which emerged from the traditional company Severin + Kühn Berliner Stadtrundfahrt, has been a partner for the implementation of the Lightliner tours since the first Festival of Lights in 2005.

Top Tour Sightseeing

Discover Berlin by bus with 21 stops at the most beautiful sightseeings. You can hop on and off every 15 minutes at different station and enjoy a smooth connection on your discovery tour through Berlin. Daily from 9:15 am, from 12€. 15 languages via headphone.

Hotel de Rome

The Hotel de Rome is located on the historic Bebelplatz and is one of the most prestigious luxury hotels in Berlin. Once the headquarters of the renowned Dresdner Bank, the 19th century building is now a meeting place for tradition and stylish modernity.

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Emotional brand messages

Official Partners

Zander & Partner

Potsdamer Platz

Netflix

Accenture

Sparda-Bank

Philips TV

Deutsche Bahn / Mein Einkaufsbahnhof

WBM

visitBerlin

Taiwan

World Health Summit

yeswecan!cer

Rathaus Pankow / Rathaus Center Pankow

LIO Center Lichterfelde East

Ritz Carlton

St. Hedwig Cathedral

Fischer & Lustig

Help e.V.

Media and Cooperation Partners

104.6 RTL

DFMG Deutsche Funkturm GmbH

Friends of Berlin e.V.

Amrit

SGB Sicherheitsgruppe Berlin AG

City Circle

Top Tour Sightseeing

Hotel Partners

Hotel de Rome

Ritz Carlton

Previous partners of the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS (since 2005)

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