FESTIVAL PUT IN SPOTLIGHT BY TOP EXHIBITIONS

From today's Leicester Mercury:

Festivals put in spotlight by top exhibitions 

Diwali displays and activities introduced museum visitors to the Festival of Light. 

Newarke Houses Museum, in Leicester, held dance exhibitions and craft classes on Friday and Monday. 

Operations officer Stefanie Tyler-Divine said: "It went very well and everyone had a good time. 

"We had a dancing group in to perform on Monday and I put on a sari for the day, which was a first. 

"We had people making Diwali candle holders they can put tea lights into, as well as greeting cards." 

Diwali, which is celebrated by Hindus and other religions, takes place today. 

Thousands of people are expected to join in the celebrations at Cossington Street recreation ground in Belgrave, Leicester, starting at 6.45pm with music and dancing. 

A firework and laser display will round off the evening's events at 8.30pm.