Dance in the rain at vibrant Indian culture event on Comedy Carpet

Blackpool Gazette

Rain didn't stop the celebrations as the third annual Indian Culture Festival took place on Blackpool Comedy Carpet.  Chris Webb MP gives a short speech, with his little boy close-by, and Mayor Kim Critchley also expresses her admiration for the dancing, costumes and hospitality.   The event was organised by Fylde Coast Hindu Society.

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00:00I just want to thank Chirag and all the organisers and everyone who's put this fantastic event on

00:08today. This is the third one that we've had here in Blackpool, it's the third one I've attended

00:13with my wife, Councillor Porter Webb, and our second one with this little terror.

00:21But yeah, we need more of this in Blackpool. This showcases the best of our town and it's

00:27something we need to continue to do. So I'm going to stop there before you pull my tie.

00:30Thank you so much for inviting us. Thank you all for attending. Let's have a great day.

00:38Yes, that's it. Bring your applause, everybody.

00:43What began is a simple idea to celebrate a vibrant heritage.

00:48Has over these past three years grown into a powerful expression of unity, culture and heritage.

00:57This festival is more than just music, dance, colours, food. It is a celebration of who we are,

01:07a reflection of richness of India, its diversity, its deep-rooted values and its timeless spirit

01:16of community cohesion.

01:18I have to say that I'm extremely impressed by the wonderful displays of the dancing that we will see

01:26later, the beautiful costumes which we see on display, and I have no doubt the enormous work

01:32that has gone into bringing everything together. This along with the hospitality and friendship

01:40which is shown to all who are here today, truly demonstrates what is the very best of Blackpool.

01:54The popularity of this amazing celebration is clearly shown by the sheer numbers which it attracts

02:01and we see here once again today, and we see here once again today.

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