Diwali at Coventry Charterhouse
Celebrate Diwali at Coventry Charterhouse with a trail through the walled garden, followed by an uplifting East Meets West musical performance and a lively Bhangra Ceilidh.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Join us at Coventry Charterhouse to celebrate the Festival of Light and hear the story of Rama and Sita as it unfolds through the illuminated walled garden, narrated by Mahendra Patel. Then enjoy East Meets West, a musical performance by Srividya Venkat and her accompanists, before taking part in a Bhangra Ceilidh led by the English Folk Dance and Song Society and Keda Music.
The event will open with a lamp-lighting ceremony at 4pm, from which the story will guide you through the walled garden.
East Meets West features string and percussion instrumentalists performing a selection of pieces in a concert setting, while also exploring their own creative musical space. Srividya Venkat is an Indian classical violinist based in Rugby.
The Bhangra Ceilidh, led by band leader and composer Kuljit Bhamra MBE, brings together a dazzling line-up of musicians. The live sounds of tabla and percussion (Kuljit Bhamra), melodeon (Hazel Askew) and more create a cross-cultural musical experience. Featuring specially composed tunes inspired by both vibrant traditions, the performance is designed to get people up and dancing.
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
The event will take place in the walled garden at the Charterhouse, there is step free access. Please check the website for all accessibility details.
- Meeting point
Meet at reception
- Suitability for children
Suitable for children
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