Justin Celebrates Diwali With Swindon Indian Association

It was fireworks and dancing at the culturally vibrant Diwali celebrations at the Punjabi Community Centre as North Swindon MP was amongst the 300 people who turned out to mark the occasion.

Diwali, also known as the ‘Festival of Light,’ is an ancient Hindu festival which is celebrated across the Indian communities here in the UK and across the world. The festival spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair. It is marked by vivid sounds, sights and tastes; and the Swindon Indian Association didn’t disappoint with an incredible buffet, live music and fantastic firework display.

Justin Tomlinson MP said: “This was a truly great occasion to be a part of and it always strikes me how well different communities and cultures manage to come together in Swindon to celebrate jointly. The Swindon Indian Association did another fantastic job in creating a colourful and joyful atmosphere where everybody was made to feel welcome – regardless of religion, belief or nationality.”