London Borough of Croydon welcomed Diwali 2018 with spectacular performances music dance and dhol players organised by Croydon Hindu Council. The Diwali Carnival mesmerised the audience with live music singers performed by members of Rhythm Group. The colourful Dancers performed Lavani, a traditional folk dance of Maharashtra by Body & Rhythm group of Croydon led by Priyanka Kanvinde, (winner of Mrs Classic Universe in Sofia, Bulgaria) who is also a Croydonian.
Audience applauded and enjoyed and joined in every bit of dances displayed by members of Bollyfusion Group. Amongst all was a very young vocal participant Tanisha Hajra who was well received by the audience along with a thriving performance given by a teenage talent Abhishek Parashar of Croydon.
Special guest appearances made by Madam Mayor Councillor Bernadette Khan, Sarah Jones MP and Councillor Manju Shahul Hameed.
Mayura Patel, Chairperson of Croydon Hindu Council compered the program fully engaging the audience throughout and said, "every one awaits this iconic event of Croydon and South London year after year which is very encouraging".
The Mela concluded with a Happy Diwali song with full community participation.
