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| Known as the festival of lights, Diwali has religious significance for Hindus, Sikhs and Jains and is celebrated by many of the Capital's South Asian communities. Diwali in the Square gives Londoners a chance to come together and celebrate at a free concert with backing from the Mayor's office. This annually occuring event in Trafalgar Square has become a major fixture in London's calendar with colourful decorations, Indian music and theatrical displays all adding to the sense of occasion. Contemporary and traditional dances including the energetic Garba and Dandia are traditionally performed to celebrate Diwali and people of all faiths are welcome at this celebration of the victory of light over darkness. |
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Alternative
Exhibitions Near Diwali in the Square |
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| London Event |
| The Sacred Made Real - Spanish Painting and Sculpture 1600-1700 |
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National Gallery,
Trafalgar Square,
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2 minutes distance from Diwali in the Square
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| In 'The Sacred Made Real', the National Gallery explores the role of the hyper-realist sculptures in Spanish art during the 17th century. Through important works ...More...
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| London Event |
| Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize |
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National Portrait Gallery,
St Martin's Place,
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2 minutes distance from Diwali in the Square
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| London Event |
| Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree and Carols |
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Trafalgar Square,
Central London,
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| The 2009 Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Trafalgar Square - perhaps the most famous Christmas tree in the world - takes place on Thursday 3rd ...More...
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| London Event |
| Christmas Day Walks - Samuel Pepys & Charles Dickens |
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Trafalgar Square,
Central London,
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| Being out and about in the big city on Christmas Day is an experience worth treasuring and the olde romantics at London Walks want to ...More...
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Hotels Near Diwali in the Square |
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| London Hotels |
| Hilton Trafalgar |
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Spring Gardens,
Trafalgar Square,
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2 minutes distance from Diwali in the Square
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| Almost in the shadow of Nelson's Column, and with the Palaces of Whitehall looming behind it, this hotel is at the heart of the ...More...
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| London Hotels |
| Club Quarters Trafalgar Square |
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Northumberland Avenue
London,
WC2N
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2 minutes distance from Diwali in the Square
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| A fantastic nineteenth century exterior hides a thoroughly modern hotel, with clean, minimalist design in the rooms. The biggest draw is the location, in the ...More...
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Sights and Attractions Near Diwali in the Square |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Trafalgar Square |
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Central London,
Westminster,
London,
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| Lord Nelson, Britain's greatest military hero, and the mighty lions that surround him, pay testament to the position of Trafalgar Square at the heart of ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| The Fourth Plinth |
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Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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| The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square remained empty after its completion in 1841 - it was designed for an equestrian statue of one of Britain's ...More...
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Shopping Near Diwali in the Square |
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| London Shopping |
| Davenports Magic Shop |
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Charing Cross Underground Shopping Arcade,
Covent Garden,
London,
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3 minutes distance from Diwali in the Square
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| From budding Harry Potters and bumbling Tommy Coopers to dynamic David Copperfields, Davenports is a haven for magicians of every level and ability. Non-magicians too ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Godiva |
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Haymarket,
Soho,
London,
SW1Y
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5 minutes distance from Diwali in the Square
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| Belgium's finest export, the first Godiva was opened in Brussels approximately 75 years ago by master chocolatier Joseph Draps and named after the legendary Lady ...More...
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Dining Near Diwali in the Square |
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| London Dining |
| National Dining Rooms |
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National Gallery,
Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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2 minutes distance from Diwali in the Square
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| The National Gallery's National Dining Rooms restaurant won Time Out's Best British Restaurant Award in 2007 for good reasons - they do all sorts of ...More...
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| London Dining |
| Thai Square |
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21-24
Cockspur Street,
St James's,
London,
SW1Y
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3 minutes distance from Diwali in the Square
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| Thai food is everywhere these days. The spicy, clean flavours are all over pub menus, either as green or red curries or influences on more ...More...
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| London Education |
| Courtauld Institute of Art |
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Somerset House,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2R
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12 minutes distance from Diwali in the Square
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| London Education |
| King's College Medical School |
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Strand,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2R
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12 minutes distance from Diwali in the Square
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| Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the ...More...
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Leisure Near Diwali in the Square |
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| London Leisure |
| The Sanctuary |
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Floral Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
WC2E
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8 minutes distance from Diwali in the Square
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| This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll ...More...
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| London Leisure |
| Urban Golf Soho |
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Great Pulteney Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F
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| London Pubs |
| The Sherlock Holmes |
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Northumberland Street,
Covent Garden,
London,
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3 minutes distance from Diwali in the Square
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| London Pubs |
| Waxy's Little Sister |
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Wardour Street,
Soho,
London,
W1D
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6 minutes distance from Diwali in the Square
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| London Nightlife |
| Madame Jojo's |
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8-10
Brewer Street,
Soho,
London,
W1F
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9 minutes distance from Diwali in the Square
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| London Nightlife |
| Mahiki |
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Dover Street,
Mayfair,
London,
W1S
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13 minutes distance from Diwali in the Square
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| London Business |
| Albannach |
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Trafalgar Square,
West End,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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| London Business |
| Trafalgar Square Meeting Rooms (Regus) |
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Northumberland Avenue,
Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
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