MAYOR of Derry City and Strabane District Council is encouraging the public to come along and be part of the city’s Diwali Festival.
The festival which is one of the most significant festivals in the Indian calendar, is scheduled to take place Sunday the 25th of October from 4-7 pm in the Millennium Forum, when the public will be invited to come along and sample some delicious authentic Indian cuisine and enjoy Indian music and dance and learn about Indian culture.
Mayor Cllr Elisha McCallion says she is looking forward to being part of the Diwali festival celebrations.
Speaking at the official launch she said: “This is a fantastic event that really showcases the city’s cultural diversity and growing multi-cultural society. It’s a very lively and colourful celebration for everyone to enjoy and I hope as many people as possible come along and be part of it.”
Those interested in taking part are encouraged to register in advance as demand is expected to be high.
Tickets range from £5 to £20 and include admission to one show, food and activities on Sunday the 25th of October from 4-7 pm in the Millennium Forum.
To book tickets please contact the box office on 02871 264455 or on their website www.milleniumforum.com. For any further information don’t hesitate to get in touch through: [email protected] or [email protected].
In addition, auditions are to take place on the 27th of September from 12 to 5.30pm at the Millennium Forum for those looking to take part in ‘Diwali’s Got Talent,’ giving people the opportunity to fully emerge themselves in the event and appreciate the cultural enlightenment it offers.
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