Wembley Park, London came alive to the beat of Bollywood with a spectacular flash mob dance performance to mark Diwali 2022 on Monday, 24 October.
Crowds gathered as more than 70 performers in brightly coloured outfits from Bollywood Dance School took to the iconic Olympic Way to wish the world Happy Diwali from Wembley Park.
The North West London neighbourhood echoed with music as a cute lone dancer kicked off the surprise performance. Other performers quickly joined in, dancing to a range of contemporary Bollywood, Punjabi, Garba, Telugu and Tamil music. The playlist of the flash mob included songs ranging from Rang De Basanti to the latest Brahmastra sensation, Dance ka Bhoot.
Claudio Giambrone, Head of Marketing, Wembley Park said: “One of the many wonderful things about Wembley Park, and indeed the borough of Brent, is its vast cultural diversity. The community enjoyed an outstanding performance from Bollywood Dance School, delivered with a core message of ‘Happy Diwali’ as Wembley Park marked the start of this year’s Festival of Lights.”
“There is always something exciting going on in Wembley Park, with residents and visitors enjoying a year-round calendar of cultural activities and events – but this is our very first flash mob. What a super way to celebrate the victory of light over darkness and wish everyone a Happy Diwali.”
Wembley Park has already hosted a joyous Diwali celebration. At the start of October, residents, visitors and local performers enjoyed a day of music, dancing and drumming, culminating in a rousing parade through the neighbourhood. Now Wembley Park has come alive with colour, music and dance once more, thanks to the exhilarating flash mob performance.
The flash mob took place in front of the legendary Wembley Stadium, with spectators gathering on the Bobby Moore Bridge and along to the Olympic Steps to watch the flash mob unfold. Performers ranged from children to the elderly, as dancers came together in celebration.
