GVEMSG & GemArts Diwali Celebrations (21/11/2015)

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat 31 Oct 2015
Link: 
http://www.newcastlegateshead.com/whats-on/gvemsg-and-gemarts-diwali-celebrations-p801071
Pub Date: 
Fri, 10/30/2015 - 17:00
Category: 
Participatory Event
Site Structure: 
Tourism and travel
Summary: 
GVEMSG & GemArts Diwali Celebrations
Date start: 
Sat, 11/21/2015 - 00:00
Date end: 
Sat, 11/21/2015 - 00:00
xcal location: 
http://www.newcastlegateshead.com/whats-on/gvemsg-and-gemarts-diwali-celebrations-p801071
xcal venue id: 
http://www.newcastlegateshead.com/whats-on/gvemsg-and-gemarts-diwali-celebrations-p801071
xcal venue name: 
Gateshead Civic Centre
xcal venue region: 
Tyne And Wear
xcal venue postcode: 
NE8 1HH
xcal venue country: 
United Kingdom
xcal venue street: 
Regent Street
xcal venue city: 
Gateshead
Lat: 
54.9591
Long: 
-1.60173
Description: 

Gateshead Visible Ethnic Minority Support Group (GVEMSG) and GemArts present another fantastic evening of music, food and fun at their annual Diwali Celebrations. Popularly known as the "festival of lights", Diwali is an important time in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism, and celebrated in countries worldwide. Traditional Diwali celebrations signify the triumph of good over evil. Join in the festivities, and enjoy entertainment from regional musicians, performers and DJ’s spinning the very best Bhangra and Bollywood tunes. An event for young and old alike.