The Lighting of the Way

General

• The Lighting of the Way is one of 4 major holidays practiced by followers of Cubism.

• Takes place at autumn equinox.
  • Strictly speaking, the exact equinox occurs in 2005 at: 22-SEP-05 22:23.

• Is described as "the festival of re-affirming our dedication to the Cube and of witnessing Gyvann's message to the world."

• The 2005 celebration will take place in Old Town.

• The festival includes traditional cubical lamps lining the streets, with beeswax candles lit within.

• The celebration includes fire-dancers, singing, and of course vendors selling harbonnes with cinnamon-sugar, mulled cider, and fresh apple pie.

• "The colourful lamps are perfect in the setting of the Old Town, because they emphasize the graceful architecture of these old buildings." --chairman Raoul Valentin of the Old Town Renewal Committee

• The holiday is mostly a time of giving gifts.

References

• article, 12-SEP-05 "Lighting in Old Town Begins Renewal" (link)