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Diwali event at Trafalgar Square Diwali event attracts thousands
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Trafalgar Square will be lit up on Sunday evening to celebrate the festival of lights, Diwali. Thousands of people have gathered in London for celebrations to mark Diwali - the Hindu festival of light.
Light displays and floating lanterns in the fountains will set the mood for one of the most important religious occasions for Hindus, Jains and Sikhs. Light displays and floating lanterns in Trafalgar Square set the mood for one of the most important religious occasions for Hindus, Jains and Sikhs.
Diwali welcomes the New Year and symbolises the power of good triumphing over evil and the renewal of life.Diwali welcomes the New Year and symbolises the power of good triumphing over evil and the renewal of life.
Mayor Ken Livingstone said Diwali is more than just a celebration and has a message for all in the capital. Mayor Ken Livingstone said Diwali was more than just a celebration and had a message for all in the capital.
"With its universal theme, symbolising the power of good to triumph over evil, it has significance and meaning for all of London's communities," he said."With its universal theme, symbolising the power of good to triumph over evil, it has significance and meaning for all of London's communities," he said.
This year, crowds at the event will be entertained by live performances by chart-topping pop star Raghav as well as classical renditions by musicians. Community relations
There will also be a variety of dance performances by various Asian groups including Bollywood themed drama and dance. London Assembly member Murad Qureshi added that given the current debate about community relations, the celebrations were more important than usual.
The celebrations start around 1600BST. "The significance clearly is that in London we are celebrating the cultural diversity of all our communities," he said.
This year, crowds at the event will be entertained by live performances by chart-topping pop star Raghav, as well as classical renditions by musicians.
There will also be a variety of dance performances by various Asian groups, including Bollywood themed drama and dance.