Spirit - Chinese spring lantern festival

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Last night, I went for a walk in the Botanics: there was a special installation to commemorate the Chinese sprint, called Spirit. The installation was by NVA, who work in light: I have read about their work in the glens and hills of Scotland, and have been very interested.

It was only seeing a recent post by anonymouseth that got me to go to Spirit, though – for which I am very grateful.

I was excited by going. It was a clear cold night, and there was something very special about walking in the gardens in the dark – I can’t remember doing that before.

It was a beautiful experience – I loved the way the light transformed the glasshouses.

Palm and banana trees



Bamboo



Orchids



Orchids



Lanterns



Origami lotus flowers floating in the giant water lily pond



Giant equisetum (horsetails) and a tree fern



A cedar lit by lanterns