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11:00 AM
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Saree wearing demonstration in the square
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12 - 2 PM
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The celebrations begin with traditional Indian garba dancing in the square for general public with Live Music by Shama and Friends
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2 - 3.30
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Children's Parade and Sikh martial arts display in the square
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3.30 PM
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Official opening by the Mayor Of London
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4:00 PM
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Music and dance from different states of India including
fisherwoman's dance, Kathak dance, dances from Gujarat and Punjab
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5:00 PM
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Symbols of India: includes a peacock dance, a lotus dance, a snake dance and patriotic dances
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6:00 PM
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Pandit Dinesh - well renowned percussionist
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6.15 PM
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Welcoming Lord Rama - colourful dances welcoming Lord Rama with high energy, culminating in thousands of mini-lamps being lit on the Square
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7:00 PM
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Grand Finale with Shama and Friends a medley of Songs
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8:00 PM
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Event will finish with a prayer
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