![]() ![]() FIRST CLASS BHANGRA QUEEN CITY BHANGRA FULLHappy Vaisakhi.'Īrtists performing, with the backing of a full live band, include the pioneering Bhangra legend Jassi Sidhu award-winning PBN Team Heera Group, the recently reformed Apna Sangeet and Premi Group, one of the original leading lights of the Bhangra movement. In that spirit, this is an opportunity for all Londoners to revel in the jollity and festivity of our event in Trafalgar Square and I hope everyone visiting has a wonderful day. ![]() The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: 'Vaisakhi is a joyous occasion for Sikhs around the world, tracing its roots back to the very birth of a religion which teaches respect and generosity to people of all cultures and creeds, a relevant message for our great city. There will be variety of tasty vegetarian (no eggs) traditional food and drink, story-telling, turban dressing and a range of other festive children's activities, including arts and crafts, face-painting and henna artists. Also on offer will be the chance to join in have-a-go sporting activities, or simply to enjoy the impromptu Bollywood dancing and Dhol drumming across the square. There will be opportunities to have your make up done Asian Wedding style and have pictures taken on a Punjab backdrop courtesy of event partner, Lebara Mobile. Revellers will be able to learn to dance Bhangra Boogie Woogie style in Sony's Entertainment Zone, or peruse the Asian Bazaar for an exotic trinket shopping extravaganza. There will be something for all the family to enjoy, with a strong line-up of main stage performances, including classical, Bhangra and popular music presented by Sony Entertainment Network. The free event is open to everyone and organised by the Mayor of London in partnership with Sony Entertainment Network. Vaisakhi symbolises the start of the harvest season and the beginning of the Sikh New Year, and London's celebrations are an opportunity for people of all faiths and backgrounds to experience a festival that is celebrated by 20 million people across the world. Londoners are invited to the Mayor's Vaisakhi Festival in Trafalgar Square on Sunday 4 May, celebrating the holiest day in the Sikh calendar. ![]()
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