As Mayor of London, I want to send my warmest wishes to everyone celebrating Diwali in London and around the world.
During this wonderful festival of lights, we come together to share the story of Rama and Sita, to light candles in our homes, and to pay tribute to the warmth and generosity of our Hindu, Sikh and Jain brothers and sisters. Friends and families reflect on the past year together, and mark the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and friendship over enmity.
Diwali’s central message of peace and mutual respect is one that we can all learn from. It reminds us that London succeeds when London is open to all.
“From my family to yours, Happy Diwali and a prosperous new year.”
We are delighted to welcome all Londoners and guests from all over the globe once again on this the 16th year of Diwali on Trafalgar Square.
This flagship Mayor of London event is organised and delivered in partnership with the Diwali in London (Dil) Committee. We expect over 35,000 people to be attending the event and expect hundreds of thousands to be watching it on television around the world.
It is particularly special this year as it is The UK - India Year of Culture.
The theme this year is to strengthen the bridge between the two countries even further.
Diwali is an occasion of sharing happiness, joy, gifts, food and in particular unity, cooperation and respect between the people of London and beyond. Come and celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights with spectacular entertainment, food bazaar, interactive workshops, variety stalls, yoga zone, children zone and much more on 15th October.
Finally thank you to all the performers, stall holders, sponsors, volunteers and especially to the Mayor of London and his team that help make this event possible.
We wish you all a happy Diwali!
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