Luminous Festival lights up Beijing

The sixth edition of the inclusive arts festival, the Luminous Festival, opened in Beijing on Aug 24. Running until Sept 1, it features performances, workshops and seminars.

This year's theme of "Down to Earth" is inspired by French philosopher Bruno Latour's book Down to Earth: Politics in the New Climatic Regime. The festival is co-hosted by the Beijing Body On&On Cultural Exchange Center and the Drum Tower West Theatre.

Latour's show Terrestrial Trilogy was staged on Aug 24 and 25 at the theater. It comprises three stage pieces, Inside, Moving Earth and Viral, which were created by Latour with science historian and stage director, Frederique Ait-Touati.

Along with the performances, two workshops and a seminar were held in honor of Latour, that invited participants to reflect on climate change and action needed to combat environmental crises.

Between Aug 30 and Sept 1 What Happened to You?, a play directed by contemporary art critic and curator Liao Wen, which zooms in on individuals suffering from depression, will be staged.

Prior to the performances, two workshops will be held on Aug 28 to address self-help in the face of depression and other mental health issues.