Celebrations - Diwali
Exploring the history behind the Diwali celebration - how the festival came about, the story behind the festival and the traditional and modern ways of celebrating it. Aims to help children appreciate the range of national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the United Kingdom. The book explores why people observe the festival today; covers the special clothes, food and songs associated with it; discusses other rituals connected to the celebration; and provides simple craft ideas.
Code IND0382