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

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