Diwali Celebrations SOLD OUT
Saturday 21^st October 2017
Time: 7pm
Venue: Bewicks, Gateshead Civic Centre, NE8 1HH (entrance from car park side of building)

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT AND THERE ARE NO TICKETS TO BUY ON THE DOOR. PLEASE ONLY ATTEND IF YOU HAVE A CONFIRMED BOOKING OR YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET IN.
 
Gateshead Visible Ethnic Minority Support Group (GVEMSG) and GemArts bring you another fantastic evening of music, food and fun at the annual Diwali Celebrations. Popularly known as the "festival of lights", Diwali is an important time in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism, celebrated worldwide. Traditional Diwali celebrations signify the triumph of good over evil.

Join us at this year’s festivities and enjoy delicious Indian food, entertainment from regional performers, DJ’s spinning the very best Bhangra and Bollywood tunes and space to show off your best moves on the dance floor. An event for young and old alike. Look out for raffle prizes, henna artists, face painting and other opportunities to have fun while raising money for valuable charitable work celebrating diversity and helping people in Gateshead.

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