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Brent’s Diwali celebrations, organised by the local authority, are the highlight of the borough’s festival calendar and take place in October. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, marks the start of the traditional Indian New Year and is one of the most important celebrations for the Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities. It also attracts people from all faiths and backgrounds. Brent’s 2008 Diwali celebrations attracted 35,000 people and was named the biggest Diwali celebration in London. For 2009, the council wanted the event to be the biggest and best to date.

Objectives

- To raise awareness of the event

- To increase participation by 15,000

- For Brent Diwali 2009 to be named the biggest Diwali celebration in the UK

- To promote Brent as a borough that celebrates diversity.

Strategy and plan

Many Diwali celebrations take place in the UK, meaning it was essential to create a point of difference. PR activity focused on the location of the start of the celebrations – the new Shree Sanatan Mandir Temple in Wembley, which had not been opened to the public.

The PR team also emphasised that Brent is one of the few local authorities to have a parade, with floats, costumed dancers, musicians, fireworks and laser show.

Local press and ethnic press were targeted and increased effort was put into engaging with national press and listings publications. To appeal to a wider audience, the event was billed as an opportunity to learn about and celebrate Hindu culture, and the visual aspect of the event was strongly emphasised.

Brent Council used its own communications outlets, with stories appearing on the intranet, the council website and social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook, as well as in the council’s magazine and staff magazine.

About 10,000 brochures were designed and 70 advertising boards were placed in key locations around the borough.

A banner was produced and displayed at the new temple two weeks before the event. TV channel Zee TV was recruited as a media sponsor, giving coverage before and after the event.

Measurement and evaluation

The festival was named critic’s choice in Time Out magazine and was covered by the BBC Asian Network. It also appeared in ethnic, industry and local media, and on listings websites.

Results

More than 60,000 people attended Brent Diwali, a 42 per cent increase on 2008.

The event won the Festivals Award and the Cultural and Arts Award in the International Visual Communications Livecom Awards 2009.

The awards celebrate creativity and excellence in live events and experiential marketing.

Principal sponsor Lebara Mobile has subsequently pledged its support for the council’s next festival. Brent Council now holds the crown for the biggest Diwali celebration in the UK.

The Hindu festival of lights explodes into life with a riot of colour and noise. A variety show and a fireworks display kick starts Diwali celebrations everywhere. The festivals like Diwali remind us of the brilliant display of colourful fireworks which explode in the dark nights.

This festival of fun, frolic and fireworks begins on 17^th October this year, and with it brings excitement and joy to the hearts of people even before it arrives on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month of the Hindu calendar. Diwali is also the festival of Laxmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity, so all the more reason to dig deep and put on a firework display of your own to go off with a BANG!!!!!!!

DIWALI FIREWORKS DISPLAY 2009

As always there are several larger public events to go to and enjoy the start of Diwali and Leicester’s is among the best. This years Diwali Lights Switch On ceremony is on Sunday 4th October. The Diwali lights on Belgrave Road will be switched on after the entertainment, which includes a fantastic firework and laser show. The ceremony will be attended by The Right Worshipful Lord Mayor of Leicester.

DIWALI CELEBRATION FIREWORKS 2009

Diwali Day takes place on Saturday 17th October.

Around 10,000 people are expected to attend Leicester’s Diwali Day celebrations.

Vibrant colours, music, dancing and food will be on show along Belgrave Road which is decorated with more than 6,500 lights.
Then the celebrations will move to the Cossington Street Recreation Ground, where a huge fireworks display and party will take place.

Maganbhai Patel OBE, president of the Leicester Hindu Festival Council said: “When we first started Diwali celebrations in Leicester 22 years ago it was only a small event, This year I think we’ll get more than 10,000 people and we’re going to put on a huge firework show – it’s going to be the biggest and most impressive ever.”

I think you will all agree when I say that Diwali is incomplete without fireworks. Old and young alike we all have to admit we love the excitement and sparkle of fireworks. So with Diwali approaching fast and the festival of light starting with a canvas of colour in our skies…this year’s celebrations should be sheer DYNAMITE!!!!!!!!!

And with next years Diwali going head to head with bonfire night (both on Nov 5^th 2010) who will be crowned victorious in the battle in the skies? Or will both celebrations triumph and combine festivities to uncover 2010 as the brightest year yet.

Diwali Fireworks

The EPIC division of Jimmy’s Wholesale Fireworks was created in response to a rapidly expanding customer base looking for premium fireworks at the lowest possible prices. EPIC Fireworks has grow and developed in line with the demands of this sector, whilst the name of Jimmy’s will be retained to serve national retailers. We started many years ago as a family business – and shall continue as such to ensure that our costs are kept to a minimum and personal service is retained.

Our ongoing mission is to introduce the concept of Total Quality into all aspects of our supply to you the customer. To do this, we will focus on three basic fundamentals of customer service – Q, C, D (Quality, Cost and Delivery).

* Quality – We stock fireworks from all the leading brand names and select only lines that we believe offer the right balance of performance and cost – of course safety is a pre-requisite that shall never be compromised. All enquiries and orders will be treated with appreciation and attention to detail. Customers should feel they have received a first class service and want to return again in the future.

* Cost – Unlike many other suppliers, we will negotiate the best prices for our fireworks and pass on this benefit to our customers. We shall always endeavour to offer the lowest possible prices along with free advice and assistance wherever possible. Most of our fireworks are priced at half the manufacturer’s rrp or below, pack prices also include VAT. We will also run special offers at amazingly low prices right throughout the year.

* Delivery – Subject to pack price and customer location, we can deliver your fireworks free of charge to suit your requirements – unlike other suppliers we will not dictate the time and day. If you collect your pack from our warehouse you will receive an incredible free gift. We supply 365 days of the year and always carry large stocks to meet whatever your needs.

EPIC FIREWORKS are here to ensure that whatever the celebration – Guy Fawkes, New Year, Wedding, Birthday, Divali or Corporate Event – you will never need to go anywhere else for unbeatable fireworks deals!

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Fireworks on Diwali

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Diwali 08 Fireworks – Barham Park WEMBLEY

Diwali is the festival of lights. Diwali reminds us of the brilliant display of colorful fireworks and crackers, which explode in the dark nights. The festival arrives on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month of the Hindu calendar. Almost everywhere in India old and young enjoys Diwali fireworks. Crackers on Diwali are the main attraction to the children. Earthen lamps or “diyas” are generally placed on the balcony or window edges to decorate the house. Nowadays the candles of various colors and forms have replaced earthen lamps. Even electric lights of different shapes and sizes are used to illuminate the dark of Diwali.

Safety

* It is advisable that all lamps and candles are put off when nobody is likely to be around. Its better not to leave lamps and candles burning all through the night long after the festivities are over.
* Its better to ensure that candles are not near any flammable material like wood, cloth or paper.
* Rockets should be handled carefully.
* To curb pollution from firecrackers and save the expenses, common community display of fireworks are becoming increasingly popular.

Diwali is incomplete without fireworks. Fireworks and crackers are used the world over, only the occasion differs in different countries.
Source the Chronicles of R

Diwali is the festival of lights. Diwali reminds us of the brilliant display of colorful fireworks and crackers, which explode in the dark nights. The festival arrives on the new moon day (Amavasya) of the Kartik month of the Hindu calendar. Almost everywhere in India old and young enjoys Diwali fireworks. Crackers on Diwali are the main attraction to the children. Earthen lamps or “diyas” are generally placed on the balcony or window edges to decorate the house. Nowadays the candles of various colors and forms have replaced earthen lamps. Even electric lights of different shapes and sizes are used to illuminate the dark of Diwali.

Safety

* It is advisable that all lamps and candles are put off when nobody is likely to be around. Its better not to leave lamps and candles burning all through the night long after the festivities are over.
* Its better to ensure that candles are not near any flammable material like wood, cloth or paper.
* Rockets should be handled carefully.
* To curb pollution from firecrackers and save the expenses, common community display of fireworks are becoming increasingly popular.

Diwali is incomplete without fireworks. Fireworks and crackers are used the world over, only the occasion differs in different countries.

Source the Chronicles of R

Diwali

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Diwali, or Deepavali, (also called Tihar and Swanti in Nepal) (Markiscarali) is a major Indian and Nepalese festival, and a significant festival in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. ^[1] Many legends are associated with Diwali. Today it is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs across the globe as the “Festival of Light,” where the lights or lamps signify victory of good over the evil within every human being . The festival is also celebrated by Buddhists of Nepal, particularly the Newar Buddhists.

According to one theory Diwali may have originated as a harvest festival, marking the last harvest of the year before winter. In an agrarian society this results in businessmen closing accounts, and beginning a new accounting year. The deity of wealth in Hinduism, goddess Lakshmi is therefore thanked on this day and everyone prays for a good year ahead. This is the common factor in Diwali celebrations all over the Indian subcontinent.

In North India, it is the homecoming of King Rama of Ayodhya after a 14-year exile in the forest.^[2] The people of Ayodhya (the capital of his kingdom) welcomed Rama by lighting rows (avali) of lamps (deepa), thus its name, Deepawali, or simply shortened as Diwali. Southern India marks it as the day Lord Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura. In western India it is also in honor of the day King Bali went to rule the nether-world by the order of Vishnu. (There is another festival ‘Onam’ which is celebrated in Kerala around the month of August to mark this legend)

Diwali comes in the month of October or November.

This Diwali falls on Octover 28th 2008 and Epic Fireworks has a special range of Firework for the Festival of Light

These inlcude:

The “Diwali Dazzler” is the first of our larger Diwali Fireworks display packs and is aimed at a more discerning audience. We have focussed here on creating a professional looking all round display with massive effects, beautiful colours, and terrific sound effects. With all large Single Ignition Barrages and huge rockets, this really is a sensational Diwali Night Display. Featuring amongst others the incredible six machine. This massive 96 shot finale barrage will literally fill the sky above you with beautiful giant cherry red stars and huge multi coloured peonies and strobing crackling.

Diwali Dazzler

And Diwali Illumination

This very popular display pack boasts some of the largest display fireworks available anywhere in the UK. Designed and priced to appeal to fireworks connoisseurs and display organisers looking for sheer class and great value for money. This one also contains one of our favourites, the thrilling 36 shot Metal Storm with its whirling tails of colour and thunderous reports. This pack guarantees quality every time for a display that they will be talking about long after the last fuse has been lit. Make it a night to remember with the Diwali Illumination display pack.

Diwali Illumination

Diwali Fireworks assisted by Riya Sen at Auckland, New zealand on 28th Oct 2007 sponsored by Radio Tarana,Auckland