Diwali Celebrations at Trafalgar Square 2015

The Diwali Festival, which celebrates the Hindu, Sikh and Jain festival of lights, is organised by the Mayor of London in cooperation with the Diwali in London Committee.

Diwali Festival at Trafalgar Square | Westminster London -2015 (Full HD)

Diwali In London

The Diwali in London ( DiL ) team demonstrates the unity of various diverse organisations working collectively with the Mayor of London to organise an inspirational and entertaining Diwali on Trafalgar Square ( DOTS ) free public event every year. The dynamic team is proud to have involved the youth from its member organisations in helping deliver this fantastic event.



We are grateful to the MAYOR OF LONDON for presenting Diwali on the Square year after year, and would like to thank all the sponsors taking part this year, particularly Lebara Mobile, Kerala Tourism and Zee TV. We wish everyone a very Happy Diwali !

http://www.diwaliinlondon.com/


Programme for DOTS 2015



* Programme subject to change



12:30 - Children’s Parade arrives on the square and Dance Performance (performed on the steps of the main square) supported by London School of Dhol



13:00 - Garba demonstration by Raas Rebellion (an exciting team of creative people promoting Gujarati culture and folk arts)



Garba with public participation by live band Priyesh and friends. Join in with this lively and colourful group dance originating from Gujarat in India



Diwali Messages from the world



14:00 - Official Opening Ceremony



14:20 - DiL Performances

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Mums of Sai School (this Harrow-based free Saturday school providing multi-faith educational programmes and positive role models bring a little of their mixed age performance magic with their traditional Indian folk dance)



Mira Salat (Mira Performing Arts sparkle their way through a spectacular Bollywood dance medley)



Jiya Kishan



Garba 365 (This group of young people committed to growing and sharing their native culture bring vivacity and charm to this traditional dance form)



Dance N Beats (fusing Bollywood and Western contemporary dance with a swing, groove and twirl!)



Virsa



East West fusion (London-based dance company)



Zee Star Appearance - Meet little Gangaa from Zee TV - young actress Ruhana Khanna plays the main lead in the popular series Gangaa on the brand new Asian entertainment channel &TV will chat with London about what it’s like playing a child widow determined to overcome the age-old challenges of society

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Kerala Performance

Pancharimelam
Thiruvathirakkali by Chitra Group
Fusion of Mohiniyattom and Bharathanatyam by Vinod Nair



DiL Performances

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SHIAMAK London Dance Team (a London dance company committed to performance, sector development and education, and proponents of contemporary Bollywood Jazz style in the UK)



K'z Dance Entertainment by Kalpesh (showcasing styles like Bollywood, Bhangra, folk and more)



Binal's Dance Academy (which teaches Indian classical and folk dance, Bollywood, fusion, bollyrobics, and Bhangra)



Sarjan Nartan Academy (specialising in Indian classical and folk dance, Bollywood and semi classical ballet based on Indian mythology)



J_Unit



Swati Natekar (performer of classical, ghazals, folk and devotional music and daughter of Hindustani Indian Classical & Folk Music Scholar, Dr. Sushila Pohankar)



Tridhara

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Absolute Bollywood (Indian dance innovator, Jennie Jethwani, makes Bollywood and Indian dance more UK-accessible for both dancers and audiences)



Karan Pangali & KSPARK Dancers (home-grown global dancing sensation and artistic director of KSPARK Entertainment, Karan Pangali delivers internationally acclaimed performances and choreography)



ZEE TV
Family Bonanza Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – The World is My Family – medley Veena -singer (Bollywood numbers & Indian classical and regional songs); Neera - Spanish performer of Bollywood and Indian classical dance​



Vocals - Sairam Iyer from Mumbai to enchant with his male and female vocals



Kerala Performance

​Kerala Nadanam, Fusion of Kerala classical dance by Chitra group



DiL Aarti (Time for Puja seeking blessings for unity and harmony)



Finale (Surprise just for you...!)



19:00 - Good byes