Bedford’s Indian community is inviting everyone to join their Festival of Lights this Saturday (15 October) when it returns following the pandemic.
The 12th annual community event – which is based around the Diwali festival – features singing, dancing, stalls, Henna, face painting and free children’s activities.
It will be at the John Bunyan Centre from 4pm – 8pm and is completely free to attend.
Organised by the Bedford Indian Community, there will be authentic cuisines from North and South India as well as Bollywood performances and Bhangra group, Munde Punjab De.
Sudesh Rani, the newly appointed chair of Bedford Indian Community said: “After a very successful Festival in 2019, we are delighted to be able to organise this festival again.
“The pandemic has cancelled so many events and we were keen to come back with a bang.
“The group was set up in 2011 with the aim of bringing together the many Indian community organisations of Bedford to celebrate the Festival of Light and we invite everyone to join us.”
You can find out more information by emailing bedindcomevents@gmail.com, calling 07824035000 or follow Bedford Indian Community on Facebook and Twitter.
