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Diwali at Greenwich Peninsula
Greenwich Peninsula is celebrating Diwali the Festival of Light with a packed schedule of live music and dance performances arts and crafts and delicious food. The evening culminates in a beautiful light parade with the procession travelling across the Peninsula illuminated by the uniquely designed lanterns.
Mark the occasion at the riverside destination by taking part in the packed programme of colourful spiritual and interactive events and workshops – suitable for all ages!
DJ performances: From 1-9pm groove along to a fantastic lineup of DJs carefully curated by Rohan Rakhit a core member of DAYTIMERS and DJ and broadcaster for Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide FM. The line-up features talent from across the South Asian diaspora.
Diwali Lantern Making Workshops: 1-2:30pm and 3-4:30pm: Join artist Pragya Kumar in creating beautiful paper lanterns for a special Diwali procession. Participants can make their own eco-friendly lantern material inspired by the bright colours associated with the Festival of Light. Participants will then be able to join the twinkling parade across Greenwich Peninsula. Tickets are £5 and bookable online.
Henna: 2-5:30pm: Get a bespoke tattoo made from natural plant-based henna or jagua ink. Tickets are £5 and bookable online.
Akademi Dance Performance: 2-2:30pm and 4-4:30pm: Immerse yourself in the grace and beauty of South Asian dance with Akademi’s captivating performances. Experience two enchanting shows that highlight the elegance and vibrancy of this traditional dance form.
To find out more, visit the Greenwich Peninsula website www.greenwichpeninsula.co.uk/whats-on/diwali-at-greenwich-peninsula or check out Greenwich Peninsula on Instagram @greenwich.peninsula
Mark the occasion at the riverside destination by taking part in the packed programme of colourful spiritual and interactive events and workshops – suitable for all ages!
DJ performances: From 1-9pm groove along to a fantastic lineup of DJs carefully curated by Rohan Rakhit a core member of DAYTIMERS and DJ and broadcaster for Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide FM. The line-up features talent from across the South Asian diaspora.
Diwali Lantern Making Workshops: 1-2:30pm and 3-4:30pm: Join artist Pragya Kumar in creating beautiful paper lanterns for a special Diwali procession. Participants can make their own eco-friendly lantern material inspired by the bright colours associated with the Festival of Light. Participants will then be able to join the twinkling parade across Greenwich Peninsula. Tickets are £5 and bookable online.
Henna: 2-5:30pm: Get a bespoke tattoo made from natural plant-based henna or jagua ink. Tickets are £5 and bookable online.
Akademi Dance Performance: 2-2:30pm and 4-4:30pm: Immerse yourself in the grace and beauty of South Asian dance with Akademi’s captivating performances. Experience two enchanting shows that highlight the elegance and vibrancy of this traditional dance form.
To find out more, visit the Greenwich Peninsula website www.greenwichpeninsula.co.uk/whats-on/diwali-at-greenwich-peninsula or check out Greenwich Peninsula on Instagram @greenwich.peninsula
5 Millennium Way London SE10 0PH
Sat 2 November