LUX

One weekend in January, we went to Lux Helsinki, which is a collection of light installations located around the city to bring some light to the darkest time of the year. We met up with our friends Gretchen, Krister, and Lina to tour the city and view all of the installations.

We started in the Senate Square with a giant Rubik's Cube. This light installation named “Rubix Xpress" is based on a video in which a 6-year-old Chinese boy solves the Rubik's Cube puzzle in 37 seconds. This feat is repeated in the Senate Square in a slowed down version.

Of course along the way, the girls found large piles of snow to play and climb while the parents admired all of the installations. There were installations located all throughout the city centre, including a Lantern display hanging on a bunch of trees through the park.

We also watched a light fire show and got front row seats. The girls really enjoyed this part, although we made sure she understood that playing with fire is not for kids.

We finished the collection at the Olympic Stadium, where the tower was lit up in a variety of different colours.

It was a wonderful afternoon/evening enjoying more of what Helsinki has to offer.