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Lithuanian capital lights up for 700th anniversary

STORY: Vilnius celebrates its 700th anniversary with a festival of lights

Location: Vilnius, Lithuania

One of the main installations is called 'The Message of Freedom'

a laser beam that shines 6 miles high

(Alina Lipovets, Vilnius resident)

"So far, I think I saw half of it, and it's amazing, first of all, due to all the people all around. Even though it's cold, but everyone got outside with children, old people, young people, everyone. They are enjoying the 700 years of Vilnius, I hope so (LAUGHS). And the same for me. I'm enjoying the light festival, and it's pretty much amazing."