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There are exciting illuminated events for all the family
to enjoy throughout this autumn at both Robin Hill and Blackgang Chine.
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iwali, which is the largest, brightest and most popular festival in the Indian calendar, comes to life at Robin Hill in the Festival of Light, a stunning
spectacle of creatively themed light, colour, sound and entertainment inspired by the Hindu Festival where ‘light triumphs over darkness’. The word Diwali means “row of lighted lamps”, with light symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, prosperity over poverty and knowledge over ignorance. It’s a time for lighting diyas (or lamps), laying out colourful rangolis (patterns), enjoying fireworks, exchanging gifts of sweets and celebrating with dance, music and storytelling.
From 3rd to 31st October, as darkness falls, visitors can experience the lush colours, flavours and magic of the Asian sub-continent set in Robin Hill’s glorious autumnal ancient woodland as the spectacular ‘electric woods’ captures the spirit of the most popular festival in the Indian calendar. The theme is continued throughout the park with Indian music and decoration and an authentic Indian menu of curries, Asian sweets and teas providing a true taste of India. These will be served in the magical woodland ponds and in the African Adventure Play Area where themed music and decoration adds to the ambience. During half term there will also be themed creative workshops and Bollywood style musical entertainment.
Festival of Light inspired by Diwali at Robin Hill
Wandering through the ‘electric woods’, visitors can enjoy a spectacular sound and light show which envelopes the Canopy Skywalk which is new for 2015 and incorporates fire projectors and illuminated screens to dramatic effect, creating an exciting walk through experience. The Indian poem, ‘The Ramayana’, which celebrates the victory of good over evil, is creatively portrayed by enchanting cinematic shadow theatre in the woodland amphitheatre and light installations depicting elephants, stars and peacocks can be discovered throughout the woods.
Back by popular demand, visitors will once again be able to embrace the spirit of Diwali by taking part in the Colour Walk – a vividly coloured walk through the otherwise dark woodland glades where, armed with special ‘Holi’ powder, they will ward off evil spirits by throwing burst of coloured powder into the air.
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