Blackpool enjoys 'pure celebration' of Indian culture at festival
He said a special highlight of the day was a dynamic performance by the Bollywood Dance Group of the Fylde Coast Hindu Society, whose colourful costumes "brought Bollywood glamour to Blackpool"."We look forward to growing this into an International Cultural Festival welcoming all communities," he said.
There were also Henna artists and people learned to write their names in Gujarati and Punjabi.Established 25 years ago, the society became a charity in 2016, with a membership of over 75 families.They also attend local cultural events and participate in school religious studies classes.
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