Diwali Festival is set to brighten up Tauranga this Labour Weekend. Photo / File
Tauranga is set to be treated to the vibrancy of Diwali this Labour weekend.
The Historic Village will come to life with colourful light, the sights and sounds of Bharatanatyam, Bollywood and Punjabi dancing and the delicious tastes and aromas of traditional vegetarian delights and Indian street food.
Highlights of
the festival include performances from the Soornapur Dance group, the energetic Bay of Plenty Bhangra Dance group, the young, talented Masti Dance group, and dynamic and graceful Arya from Tauranga.
These acts will also be supported by the Te Puke Women's Dance group and Te Puke Fairhaven Indian Dance group.
The event will be interactive with opportunities for all the family to get involved with dance workshops, henna and face painting, and enriching Vedic storytelling as well as painting traditional Diyas (lamps) which will be lit to decorate the festival venue.
