Source: www.harrowobserver.co.uk
WEMBLEY, UK, October 15, 2010: The Sri Sanatan Hindu Mandir in Wembley has been given a taster of what’s to come at the UK’s biggest Diwali celebrations this month. Pupils from Alperton Community School dressed up in magnificent costumes and paraded around the iconic temple, in Ealing Road, to launch the start of Diwali celebrations. The costumes were supplied by renowned Harlesden based business Mahogany which will provide more than 80 costumes for this year’s parade.
Around 60,000 people are expected to attend Brent Diwali on October 30 which will feature traditional Indian performances, the world famous parade, fireworks and a laser show. The Mayor of Brent, Harbhajan Singh, who spoke at the launch event last Thursday (October 14), said: “Brent Diwali is such a wonderful occasion that really is the highlight of the borough’s events calendar for so many people in and around the borough. It truly is an international celebration that attracts people of all ages, religions and cultural backgrounds to the Ealing Road to take in the splendor of colorful costumes, wonderful music and, of course, sample the delicious food.”