Live Rangoli art by International street artist Janak Chauhan, Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre, Diwali

Live Rangoli art by International street artist Janak Chauhan

Sunday 3 November, 6pm - 9.30pm

Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre (Main Hall)

Rothley Street, Leicester  LE4 6LF                                Tel: 0116 222 1004

Email: communityservices@leicester.gov.uk             Fax: 0116 222 1005

Don’t miss your chance to see live art by renowned international Rangoli Street artist 

Janak Chauhan. He creates beautiful, spectacular and intricate Rangoli designs, as seen 

in India and across the world during Diwali celebrations. Using ancient techniques and 

traditional materials, we are delighted to have Janak here to help celebrate Diwali and 

the New Year in style 

Diwali, Leicester, 2012, The Festival of Light

Diwali,  Leicester, 2012, The Festival of Light

Diwali Celebrations in Leicester are one of the biggest outside of India, with up to 35,000 people attending the switch on of the lights on Belgrave Road and even more attending Diwali day itself in the heart of the city's Asian community. Enjoy the fireworks display and live cultural entertainment on stage as the festival of light marks the start of the Hindu New Year.

Dates for 2012:

Diwali Switch On - Sunday 4th November

Diwali Day - Tuesday 13th November

 02 are sponsoring Leicester's Diwali celebrations 2012.

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