Celebrating Cultures across the University of Birmingham
Join the University of Birmingham’s India Institute to celebrate the ‘Spirit of Diwali’ at this lunchtime concert. Performances exclusively curated for the event by Sampad Arts include: Opening lively dhol drumming on Chancellor’s Court Indian dance performance by BBC Young Dancer 2019, Aishani Ghosh Kathak duet performance by Shyam Duttani and Tulani Kayani A contemporary … Continue reading “Spirit of Diwali Concert”
Join the India Institute and Barber Museum staff for a fun and relaxed drop-in workshop free of charge and open to all. Inspired by the exhibition ‘The Mughals’, you will transform the Barber foyer with rangoli using coloured rice, lentils and flower petals to create eye-catching designs on the floor of the iconic Barber Institute … Continue reading “Diwali Celebrations on Campus”
Thinking about helping us out as a Cultural Calendar Ambassador at one of our events such as our upcoming Chinese New Year Celebration? Want to know more about the ambassador experience? Answering both of these questions, Priyal Desai and Kajol Desai have kindly provided us with an overview of their experiences as Ambassadors during our … Continue reading “The Ambassador Experience (Diwali)”
Contributed by Jaspinder Mann As many across India celebrate Diwali, Sikhs also light Divas (candles) and set off fireworks for Bandi Chor Divas, day of liberation. The Sikh occasion for celebration is in remembrance of their history and the actions of their sixth Guru (spiritual leader) Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji. The origin: Guru Sahib … Continue reading “The Sikh celebration of Bandi Chor Divas! (Diwali time)”
With over 500 sweets, a lot of streamers and even more electric diyas, the Cultural Calendar’s first Diwali celebration was a success. We would like to thank everybody who took part, and who joined us in celebrating the day, as we couldn’t have done it without you! To summarise the day: the Cultural Calendar’s Diwali … Continue reading “Diwali – Thank You”
Contributed by Priyal Desai Diwali—the festival of lights—is one of the most important festival in Hindu Culture. Signifying the symbolic victory of good over evil, Diwali is celebrated with fervor throughout India where different cultures honor it through varied rituals. In my culture, it is generally a four to five day festival where each day … Continue reading “The Festival of Lights and Joy, where Good Always Prevails”
Diwali, also known as Deepavali or Dipavali is a festival of great significance to Indian Culture. The festival is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains each of which have their own reason for celebrating. There is however one common theme: the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is a … Continue reading “Diwali Celebrations – November 7th”
