Essential Information
| Type | Events and festivals |
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| Location |
National Maritime Museum
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| Date and Times | Past event |
| Prices | Free |
Diwali at the National Maritime Museum is a fantastic family-friendly celebration, featuring free live performances, workshops, talks, a lantern parade and more.
For two years running the Museum has teamed up with Mehala Ford, founder of south Asian arts collective COMMONGROUND&, to curate the celebrations.
Due to roof works at the National Maritime Museum we're sadly not able to host the event in 2024, but keep an eye on our website for more updates about 2025's celebrations. You can also check out our what's on guide here to find more events and festivals taking place in Greenwich.
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For two years the National Maritime Museum has teamed up with Mehala Ford, founder of south Asian arts collective COMMONGROUND&, to curate Greenwich's Diwali celebrations.
"Diwali is a festival that celebrates new beginnings, wealth and prosperity and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. It is observed around the world by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains," she explains.
"Shared rituals and ceremonies, such as those that take place at Diwali, can offer us a sense of belonging," Mehala adds. "New rituals and ceremonies are emerging and old ones are being revised to include people who do not identify themselves as traditionally religious, bringing people together based on a sense of community, rather than shared religious beliefs."
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COMMONGROUND& offers a showcase for South Asian creatives across a broad range of disciplines. The collective allows artists and creatives of South Asian heritage to express themselves and show their work.
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All events on the day are free. You are welcome to book free National Maritime tickets in advance to guarantee entry, or just turn up on the day - find out more about planning your visit here.
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