The River Thames procession showcased a decorated idol of Goddess Durga created by students from Kolkata's Techno India University. Sailing past landmark sites like Big Ben and the Tower of London, the boat hosted musical acts, including a performance by father-daughter duo Krishnendu and Gungun. Bihar Tourism Minister Kedar Prasad Gupta also attended to urge overseas Indians to travel to Bihar.
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Organisers established the parade in 2022 after UNESCO inscribed Durga Puja as an Intangi…: Organisers established the parade in 2022 after UNESCO inscribed Durga Puja as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The diaspora initiative actively works to place Kolkata and its traditional celebrations…: The diaspora initiative actively works to place Kolkata and its traditional celebrations onto the global tourism map.
The cultural cruise sailed past iconic London landmarks including the London Eye, Big Ben…: The cultural cruise sailed past iconic London landmarks including the London Eye, Big Ben, and the Tower of London.
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British Bengalis celebrated Durga Puja on the River Thames in London on Saturday. Hundreds joined the fifth annual Durga Parade organised by Heritage Bengal Global (HBG).
The celebration featured traditional dhak beats, dancing and musical performances, with a decorated idol of Goddess Durga sailing past some of London's best-known landmarks, including Big Ben, the Tower of London and the London Eye.
The idol, created by students of Techno India University in Kolkata, was set afloat on the river as participants sailed along the Thames. Bihar tourism minister Kedar Prasad Gupta was among the guests at the event.
“My best wishes to all British Indians participating in this blessed event,” Gupta said.
He also invited Indians living in the UK and other tourists to visit Bihar. "I would like to take this opportunity to invite all UK-based fellow Indians and tourists to plan a visit to my state of Bihar and witness the immense development that has taken place in recent years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," he said.
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