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![A group of participants, including children in traditional attire and parents, gather outdoors at a vibrant community event. They pose for a group photo, showcasing their cultural pride against a backdrop of greenery and festive booths. The event is clearly family-friendly, with both young and old enjoying the sunny day, surrounded by people of different ages. An ice cream van and deck chairs add to the casual and celebratory atmosphere, reflecting a strong sense of community and cultural appreciation.]()
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![A child performer dressed in colourful traditional attire during the Diwali Light It Up celebration by Kala The Arts. The child joyfully participates in the performance with a glowing wand, surrounded by a festive atmosphere and audience members in the background.]()
Creations
Community
From promenade operas to youth dance groups, our work is embedded in our local Hampshire community.
Collaborations
Our team collaborates with dance artists, skilled cultural and heritage professionals situated across the globe.
Curation
Each year our Artistic Director Sushmita Pati uses her expertise in Indian art forms to curate festivals, exhibitions and new choreography.
Diwali Light It Up
Our flagship project is a festival of lights, bringing together over 2000 children and adults to take part in an unmissable showcase of South Asian arts.
This year’s celebrations were bigger and better than ever.
Please provide your feedback for below events,
- Diwali Light it up at Basingstoke
- Diwali Light it up at Reading
