4 Ways to Celebrate Diwali in Manchester

Cook Up A Feast

Cooking and eating is a regular celebration in households that celebrate Diwali, and typically includes a wide variety of sweet and savoury Indian dishes that you share with groups of people that come together as one. If you’re celebrating with a group of people, a good way to do this is for everyone to bring a dish to share with others, so you get a good spread and everyone has contributed. If you haven’t got a group, don’t fret – you’re still able to put on your own feast. Try your hand at replicating a traditional Indian dish, and reward yourself with a sweet treat afterwards.

Lantern Lighting

Lighting a diya, a traditional Indian lamp, is a very popular way to celebrate Diwali, as it is the Festival of Lights after all. Some people will choose to have lamps in their home, or as a community in the streets – you’re even able to light lanterns that are released into the sky to celebrate, although this can be a little risky if not done correctly, so we’d suggest taking other options first.

Attend a Fireworks Display

Fireworks are a very popular celebration option, again, for the Festival of Lights, it isn’t hard to see why. Your local community may host an event that you can attend, and this is a great way to meet others and expand your network, meeting like-minded people who want to celebrate together. There is a Manchester Desi Saturday Diwali Special on Saturday 2^nd and Sunday 3^rd November, so if you’re looking for somewhere to go, this could be a great option.

Gift Giving

Everyone loves being given a thoughtful gift, and Diwali is another great opportunity to treat the people you love with a gift to show your gratitude and appreciation for them. You don’t have to break the bank, so don’t worry – traditional gifts include sweets, jewellery, clothes, and firecrackers, giving a range of options to choose from.

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