Unlike previous years where Diwali was celebrated on a big stage at the centre of Belgrave Road, this year, the celebrations will take place in small focal points to manage crowds amid the ongoing pandemic.
According to Leicester Mercury, giant screens located in Belgrave Road, Wand Street and Cossington Park are showing a ‘pre-recorded cultural programme’. There are puppets that are attracting a lot of attention from children this Diwali. The absence of fireworks has left some traditional folks sad because they wished their grandchildren could watch the fireworks. Puppets of Lord Ganesha and Hanuman were seen garnering the interest of the visitors.
Visitors are being encouraged to take the Lateral Flow Test before coming to the event. The Times reported that a flower arrangement wall became the backdrop for a Diwali event at Leicester where a fashion show was held.
