Croydon and people from London witnessed extravaganza in Croydon Diwali Mela held in Surrey Street, Croydon on Sunday 22 October 2017.
Madam Mayor Toni Letts attended along with Deputy Mayor Cllr Mike De Siva and former Mayors Cllr Wayne Trakas Lawlor and Cllr Manju Shahul Hameed. They were very impressed to see congregation of the large Croydon Hindu Community in one place.
The celebrations began with a procession from Whitgift Shopping Centre accompanied by DholBeats UK and Leizim dancers snd joined by various members of the Hindu Community and Cllr Hameeda Ali.
The programme started with soulful singing by Mother daughter duo Moumita Hazra and Tanisha Hazra. Vibrant Gujarat was represented by the group Bollyfusion led by dancers and choreographers PujaTrivedi and Shah Anand with Milind Kataudia, Meghaa Mallikal and Neil Raichuria.
The elegant Sattriya and Bihu dances were performed by Chinu Kishore, Gita Cox, Kavita Dasand Pritidipa Barua along with a workshop adding a unique flavour to the dance performances. Rashmi Mishra and Atul Pande compered the program tirelessly cheering the audience.
Mayura Patel, Chairperson, Croydon Hindu Council planned, managed, delegated and co-ordinated the event.
