in celebrationof Diwali

lighting upCLENT HILLS

ROUNDHOUSE

MOSELEY ROAD BATHS

KEDLESTON HALL

CLENT HILLS

The Clent Hills border Birmingham and the Black Country, offering breathtaking panoramic views that never fail to clear the mind and lift the heart. On a clear day you can see as far as Wales and the Cotswolds.

A popular area for both walking and horse riding, the Clent Hills comprises both woodland and heathland and is home to wildlife including fallow deer and common buzzards.

There is an Easy Access path from the Nimmings Lane car park to make it easier for those with buggies and reduced mobility to enjoy the views from the top.

Clent HillsRomsley, Worcestershire. B62 0NL

OCT — NOV 2019

Diwali is one of the most significant festivals in Indian culture, celebrated by millions of people across the world over five days every autumn. The Festival of Lights celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil; and events often include fireworks, feasts and prayers alongside acts of charity, home decoration and wearing new clothes.

As part of National Trust’s 2019 seasonal celebrations Lighting Up events and activities will take place across four sites in the Midlands: Roundhouse, Clent Hills; Moseley Road Baths & Kedleston Hall.

For more information about the Lighting Up activities at this and other sites across October & November, please visit:

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/diwalimidlands

in celebrationof Diwali

lighting up

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ROUNDHOUSE – CLENT HILLS – MOSELEY ROAD BATHS – KEDLESTON HALL

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All event information is correct at the time of print, and is subject to change.

For more information about Lighting Up activity across all four sites in October & November: nationaltrust.org.uk/diwalimidlands

Lighting Up visuals at Clent Hills, Roundhouse& Moseley Road Baths.

Kedleston Hall:

RanbirKaur

ROUNDHOUSE Enjoy a daily display 4pm-11pm, Friday 25 October — Sunday 3 November. Plus, Birmingham Canals Navigation 250th Anniversary Celebration Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 November.

KEDLESTON HALL Take part in Rangoli workshops from renowned artist Ranbir Kaur plus add your part to a giant Rangoli installation. Monday 28 — Thursday 31 October, from 11am-3pm.

MOSELEY ROAD BATHS Swim with the light installation creating a new view of the pool from Friday 25 — Sunday 27 October.

During Diwali, families and friends share sweets and gifts. There is also a strong belief in giving food and goods to those in need.

Colourful Indian sweets are one of the most recognisable parts of Diwali celebrations, though festive dishes include a range of rich savoury and sweet dishes.

While eating out is popular, families will mostly make food at home with all generations taking part in preparations for when guests arrive to exchange gifts and watch fireworks.

The festival of Diwali usually falls between mid-October and mid-November as determined by the Hindu lunar calendar. Diwali itself is traditionally celebrated on the festival’s third day, which this year falls on Saturday 26 October. Celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, Diwali has many origin stories and is mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts.

Lighting Up in celebration of Diwali, Clent Hills will host an illuminated walk after dark on Saturday 2nd November.

Taking place from 4pm–7pm, the mile-long pathway and car park will glow with lighting along the route and pit fires at the top.

You are invited to bring your own safe lighting, from torches and lanterns to lightsabers and glow-sticks, perhaps some food to share, a blanket to keep warm and enjoy the view of lights across the city.

Please note the café will be closed at the time of this event.

Lighting UpCLENT HILLS

FOOD & SWEETS

Those celebrating the festival often light traditional earthen divas (candles) and decorate their houses with colourful Rangoli artworks – patterns created on the floor using coloured rice or powder.

In Hinduism Diwali is the day Rama’s army of good defeated the demon king Ravana’s army of evil. Jainism celebrates Diwali in observance of “Mahavira Nirvana Divas”, the physical death and final nirvana of Mahavira. In Sikhism Diwali marks three events: the founding of the city of Amritsar in 1577, the release of Guru Hargobind from the Mughal prison, and the day of Bhai Mani Singh’s martyrdom in 1738. Buddhists in Nepal celebrate Diwali by offering prayers to Lakshmi.

DIWALI

RANGOLI

Repurpose this leaflet and create your own paper lantern:

1.) Fold the leaflet in half lengthways

2.) Fold to close along the original creases

3.) Cut along the guide on this page

4.) Open out and glue the edges together

Rangoli Art contains intricate, bright, colourful and symmetrical designs, traditionally created outside on doorsteps at Diwali time.

For more information about this and other events, see the website: nationaltrust.org.uk/clent-hills

Colour in the Rangoli below using bright colours, or draw your own using this one for inspiration.

Marigold flowers have spiritual & traditional significance across many Hindu celebrations.