City Arts E-Newsletter - Diwali - Festival of Lights

The Hull & East Riding Hindu Cultural Association will be celebrating "Diwali - Festival of Lights" on Sunday 26th October 2003 at Hull Grammar School, Cottingham. The programme starts at 5.30pm with a short traditional Aarti ceremony, followed by a musical programme which will include Indian classical dance, vocal and instrumental music. A Vegetarian Indian meal will be provided. Admission is by tickets only, prior booking is recommended. For details contact Mrs Banerjee (tel: 655930) or Mrs Shah (tel: 447436)

The Hindu Association organises an active and various Social, Educational & Cultural events calendar throughout the year. These events are always well attended by people of all races, religion and faith, not only by people of Hull & East Riding areas but from South of River Humber, Lincolnshire, and most parts of Yorkshire. The two most important events are - Diwali (Festival of Lights) held in November and Holi (Festival of Colours) which is held every year in March/April. Last year National Lottery's Awards for All, Yorkshire Arts, Community Investment Fund, Community Chest and Hull City Council's Live Music fund, supported some of these events.

The Hindu Association is finding that these events are becoming increasingly popular with people from all kinds of backgrounds and communities. Unfortunately, as the Hindu Association does not have a specific venue, it is restricted by the limitations of rented venues and thus cannot include everyone who wishes to attend their events. The Hindu Association is also very pro-active in raising funds for local and international charities and disaster funds. It supports and provides help to multi-cultural events held in the city schools and various community groups. Its aim is to promote awareness of Hindu religion and culture and multi-culturism in Hull. Happy Diwali from www.thisisull.com

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