Gardens in Light

Enter a world of dreams and wonder!

For its 12th edition, Jardins de lumière has redesigned the lighting in the Japanese Garden and is offering a fairytale multimedia version of the Legend of the Butterfly Lovers in the Chinese Garden.

In the Japanese Garden – Refinement and sensitivity.

Presented for the first time, “Yûgen* – Japanese Universe” is a beautiful homage to Japan’s islands and mountains, here visually recreated or evoked. This monumental projection uses emblematic elements of Japanese culture, such as the seven autumn plants (a symbol of the season’s ephemeral beauty), koi carp (representing strength and determination) and the harvest moon that is celebrated every year. The result is both spectacular and refined.
*Yûgen means a profound, mysterious kind of beauty.

In the First Nations Garden – The rhythm of Life

At the heart of the circle of the seasons of life, flowing endlessly one after another, the Moon marks time and sets the rhythm. Embodying the fundamental principles shared by Indigenous peoples and given voice by the words of Innu poet Joséphine Bacon and the songs of Moe Clark, the First Nations Garden’s illuminated path beckons you on an immersive and poetic journey into the circle of life.

In the Chinese Garden – The legend of the butterfly lovers, revisited

In the middle of Dream Lake can be seen the two most famous butterflies in Chinese culture: Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, the Chinese butterfly lovers. This touching legend, one of the most popular in Chinese culture, comes to life before our eyes in a brand-new multimedia show, comprising projections, volumetric effects, a giant water screen and much more. A poetic, delicate experience, reflecting the story of China’s most famous lovers.