Diwali

Celebrate Diwali on Sunday 27th October, 11am – 4pm

Join us to celebrate Diwali the festival on lights on Sunday 27th October between 11am and 4pm.

You will have the chance to experience and enjoy free spectacular Diwali celebrations outside St Edwards Church (Market Place) including:

  • Live set from DJ Ravi
  • Live musical performances
  • Live Bhangra and Bollywood dance performances from HASWA and the Hindu Cultural Society
  • Free henna tattoos and face painting
  • Free art and craft workshops hosted by Havering Changing
  • A market selling food, drink, Indian dress, jewellery and bags, and lots more!
  • Plus, Bradford-based artist, Zareena Bano will be delivering an arts and crafts workshop inspired by truck art, a form of regional decoration with floral patterns and calligraphy for all ages.

This event is free, and there is no need to pre-book.

Current Schedule

 

Performance Time Performer
11:00 DJ Ravi
11:00 – 11:15 Dhols – Tej
11:15 – 11:23 Dhols – Tej & Kids
11:23 – 12:00 DJ Ravi
12:00 – 12:43 Dance – Veena
12:43 – 12:45 Dance – Veena & HASWA Kids
12:45 – 13:00 Dance – Veena & HASWA Ladies
13:00 – 13:15 Dance – Veena & Troop
13:15 – 14:00 Dhols – Tej
14:00 – 14:45 Singer – Shin
14:45 – 16:00 DJ Ravi