Diwali lamps
Event

Diwali 2024
Festival of Lights

We welcome all of the community to join us to celebrate the Festival of Lights.

Saturday 2 November, 12-4pm. Free, drop in.


The day will feature captivating stories from the Indian subcontinent from Peter Chand, one of Europe’s most renowned storytellers. Bollywood Dream Dance, the largest Bollywood Dance company in the West Midlands will also be at the Gallery for a series of performances as well as mini workshops. Throughout the day local artist Daya Bhatti will be providing drop-in lamp-making workshops with all ages. Music will be provided by Manpaal Singh, jori player and harmonist.

Itinerary for the day

  • 12.30pm – Performance by Manpaal Singh
  • 1pm – Peter Chand: Story for all the family
  • 1.30pm – Bollywood Dreams Dance performances and mini workshops
  • 2pm – Peter Chand: Story for all the family
  • 2pm – Collections Tour
  • 2.30pm – Performance by Manpaal Singh
  • 3pm – Bollywood Dreams Dance performances and mini workshops
  • 3pm – Peter Chand: Story for adults only

Throughout the day

  • Lamp-making workshops with Daya Bhatti
  • Mehndi with Mrs Bedi
  • Yummy food from Hargun Sweet Centre