Bulgarian capital lit up by illuminated art works
Shining lights pierced the darkness in the Bulgarian capital as Sofia hosted its Lunar Festival of Lights. Thousands of residents and tourists came out to see buildings lit up in a sea of color, including Bulgaria's National Palace of Culture which was given an illuminated makeover. (AP video shot by: Valentina Petrova)
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