The capital’s celebration of the Festival of Lights saw Londoners and people from around the world come together at Trafalgar Square to enjoy a fantastic array of dance, music, activities and food. The Mayor of London’s free annual event after almost three years is a partnership with the Diwali in London committee. It opened with 200 colourful dressed dancers in the main square followed by an exciting mix of performances from artists drawn from London’s Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities. Host of activities including Neasden Temple’s Diwali Festival Experience, dance workshops, yoga and meditation, Glimpse of Goddesses, sari and turban tying, the Diwali Culture Zone, the Unity Marquee, Soho Theatre Comedy and a Children’s marquee, plus henna and face painting. An array of South Asian food stalls served up delicious traditional and fusion, vegan and vegetarian cuisine.
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