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| Trafalgar Square abuzz for Diwali celebrations | Trafalgar Square abuzz for Diwali celebrations |
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| Hundreds of people gathered in Trafalgar Square to take part in London's Diwali on the Square event. | Hundreds of people gathered in Trafalgar Square to take part in London's Diwali on the Square event. |
| The festival of lights celebration included performances from 200 colourfully dressed dancers and performances from the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities. | |
| At dusk there will be a "light-up moment", organisers said. | At dusk there will be a "light-up moment", organisers said. |
| Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said Diwali was a reminder of "hope for a brighter tomorrow" during challenging times. | Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said Diwali was a reminder of "hope for a brighter tomorrow" during challenging times. |
| "Diwali on the Square is a wonderful and timely opportunity for Londoners to join in that spirit, celebrating our diversity and demonstrating the strength we draw from our many and varied communities," Mr Khan said. | "Diwali on the Square is a wonderful and timely opportunity for Londoners to join in that spirit, celebrating our diversity and demonstrating the strength we draw from our many and varied communities," Mr Khan said. |
| After the revelry, a light-up moment will be held at dusk | After the revelry, a light-up moment will be held at dusk |
| Hundreds of dancers took part | Hundreds of dancers took part |
| Sadiq Khan lit a candle during the celebration | Sadiq Khan lit a candle during the celebration |
| The event has been heralded as a celebration of London's diversity | The event has been heralded as a celebration of London's diversity |
| Mr Khan said the celebration was a reminder of "hope for a brighter tomorrow" | Mr Khan said the celebration was a reminder of "hope for a brighter tomorrow" |
| The event was organised in partnership with the Diwali in London committee | The event was organised in partnership with the Diwali in London committee |
| The free event also included a food marketplace and dance workshops | The free event also included a food marketplace and dance workshops |
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