Diwali on the Square

Sunday 4 October 2009
Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square is hosting celebrations to mark Diwali, the Festival of Lights, on Sunday 4 October 2009, organised by the Greater London Authority and Diwali in London Committee.

Diwali on the Square is a wonderful day for all the family, and sees the square transformed by magical light displays and music and dance performances.

Programme

• 2.00-3.15pm
  Celebrations begin with traditional circular Garba dancing in the centre of Trafalgar Square with live entertainment from one of the most dynamic and exciting Asian bands in the U.K, Shama and Friends.
• 3.45-4.15pm
  Opening ceremony with special Diwali messages.
• 4.15-5.45pm
  Experience a spectacular stage show with some of London’s best talent. From Devdas to Latin and contemporary Bollywood hits, mind blowing Dhol beats and classical, urban and street dance. Live performances from: Beeja Dance Company, Flex FX Productions, Rhythm ‘n’ Bass Dhol Players, Screendolz, Shamaa Dance Company, Shri Academy of Dance, Sujata Banerjee Kathak Group, Tony Wong and Tridhara. Introduced by presenters from BBC Asian Network, the offical radio partner of Diwali on the Square.
• 5.45-6.30pm
  Special guest artists from Star, the official media partner of Diwali on the Square.
• 6.30-7.00pm
  Kirtan and Bhajan Aarti provided by the International Society of Krishna Consciousness. (ISKCON)

Information leaflet

• Diwali information leaflet PDF (3Mb)

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