This year, the festival of lights, Diwali, will be celebrated in a free City of Wolverhampton event at Phoenix Park on Saturday 14 October.
The Diwali Mela takes place between 4pm and 8.30pm at the park, off Dudley Road in Blakenhall, and is hosted by the Shri Krishan Mandir and The Elias Mattu Foundation.
Councillor Bhupinder Gakhal City of Wolverhampton Council Cabinet Member for Visitor City, said:
"I urge everyone to come along to join in this free event to celebrate Diwali. There’s entertainment for all of the family and, following the turning on of the lights at 8pm, there will be a spectacular fireworks display that shouldn’t be missed. Come and join the celebrations at this important event in the city’s calendar.”
The Diwali Mela is supported by the Indian Multicultural Society, Shri Krishan Mandir, Gurudwara Sikh Council and the Gujrati Association.
For further information or if you would like to trade at this year's event, please contact Mr Mohan Sharma by calling 07712 138431 or by email to mohanlal109@yahool.co.uk or The Elias Mattu Foundation on 07904 310530 or ashamattu@eliasmattufoundation.com
