Diwali Celebration to Light up the City of Edinburgh

The city of Edinburgh is celebrating Diwali this weekend on 29th Oct 2017, which celebrates the Hindu, Sikh and Jain festival of lights. With the celebration of Festival of Light, Edinburgh Diwali is committed to bring the richness of Indian culture to Scotland and to Scottish community.

Diwali procession to be started at 1:30 pm from City Chambers, Edinburgh's Royal Mile by St Giles Cathedral, progressing down the Mound by National Gallery with dance performances there and in Castle Street at around 3pm. Parade via Hanover Street, George Street, Castle Street into Princess Street Gardens. More than 300 children from primary schools across Edinburgh are participating in lantern making workshops this October 29th/10/2017 at 1:30 pm. Venue: The Ross Band Theatre, Princes Street Garden.

Festival organizer, Mr Mohindra Dhall said: "Edinburgh Diwali always stand one step ahead to welcome members of all communities to participate in our Diwali Festival activities and we are delighted to have collaborated with Edinburgh primary schools this year. Let us come together to celebrate the festival of lights in an auspicious and best way with Edinburgh Diwali. Special Thanks to our sponsors lottery funded, SSE, Virgin Money, Edinbvrgh And One City Trust"


Diwali Festival celebration 2017

Date : Sunday 29th-October-2017

Time : 1:30 Noon

Venue : The Ross Band Theatre, Princes Street Garden. Time of celebration

Tickets : This is a Free Event

The Festival of Light, Diwali symbolizes Joy, love and forgiveness. This is the celebration represents the victory of good over evil and light over darkness.

Everyone and every community is welcome to celebrate the festival of light in The Ross Band Theatre, Princes Street Garden. This year's packed programme includes music and dance stage performances and many more.

This is an invitation to all in Edinburgh - Please come and join with us to make the Diwali celebration a great success. Date of celebration: Sunday 29th-October-2017. Venue: The Ross Band Theatre, Princes Street Garden. Time of celebration: 1:30 pm onwards.