Sydney in awe as cultural festival kicks off in style with brilliant light displays over the Harbour City

‘For the next three weeks Sydney will showcase the magical lights, art and fun of Vivid Sydney.’

‘There is something for the whole family, so I encourage everyone to come along and make the most of Vivid Sydney this year,’ he added.

Its 14th year is themed ‘Humanity’, with artworks centred around a universal search for meaning and purpose.