Riyadh, December 18, 2023, The Noor Riyadh Festival 2023 has achieved six new Guinness World Records, marking its third consecutive year of record-breaking achievements. The records were set during the closing presentation of an art installation after 17 days of celebration from November 30 to December 16, 2023.
The festival's organizing committee announced that artist Christopher Bauder's artwork titled "Dialogue" set a record for "the most lights used in a temporary light and sound show." The installation used 560 light bulbs to illuminate both the Kingdom Center Tower and Al Faisaliah Tower. Another record was achieved for "the most lights in a light show on a single building."
Studio Drift's "Desert Swarm" secured the Guinness World Record for "the largest drone/multirotor bird swarm," also featured at the festival. The event set another record for "the largest multirotor/drones launched in a week" with a fleet of 21,000 drones.
"The Magic Carpet, Origin of the World" by artist Miguel Chevalier obtained a world record for "the largest interactive projection-mapped display."
Yinka Ilori's artwork "Block Cubes" set the record for the "largest temporary skate park," attracting a significant turnout of skaters in Riyadh.
Eng. Khalid Abdullah Al-Hazani, Executive Director of Riyadh Art Program, highlighted that the Noor Riyadh Festival significantly enhanced Saudi Arabia's international standing in the art world. The festival has transformed the local art scene, inspiring creativity and innovation among local and international artists. With over 3.25 million visitors and 120 artworks displayed across five main centers in Riyadh, the festival supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to promote art and enrich the cultural landscape of the city.
