Diwali in the Square, London

Londoners got involved with spectacular Diwali celebrations in the heart of London at Diwali in the Square, bringing Diwali to Trafalgar Square in an extravagant cultural event.

 

Colourful Event attended by hundreds and hundreds of people

Beautifully dressed. These young girls wore beautiful saris.

London - an attraction for Diwali

The Festival of Lights
Diwali in the Square transformed Trafalgar Square with vibrant Diwali celebrations, including traditional light displays, floating lanterns and colourful Diwali decorations. The event was was attended by hundreds and hunmdres of people from all cultue, background, faith and  transformed Trafalgar Square in traditional Indian style.

 

Happy Diwali - Festival of Light

Garba dance

Musicians

Music and dance
As well as lights and decorations, a full programme of performances featured at Diwali in the Square including a mixture of traditional and contemporary music and dance. This year’s highlight included the chance to take part in a traditional circular dance known at the garba accompanied by live music from Asian band Shama and Friends, and performances of Bollywood hits from the Trafalgar Square stage.

 

Dressed in colourful Indian sari

Human Chain

Dancing to the music.

Large screen was in place for people to see

 

The event was lead by Mayor of London

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