Wembley Park – London’s most exciting new neighbourhood – has come alive to the beat of Bollywood with a spectacular flash mob dance performance to mark the start of Diwali 2022.
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.
Sony Music India filled the North West London neighbourhood with sound 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.
“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.”
Claudio Giambrone, Head of Marketing, Wembley Park
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. The full setlist that the flash mob danced to included:
Radha – Student Of The Year
Boom Padi Song – Maja Ma
Rang De Basanti – Rang De Basanti
Ringa Ringa – Aarya-2
Vaathi Coming – Master
The Disco Song – Student Of The Year
Cutiepie – Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Dance Ka Bhoot – Brahmāstra
“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.”
Claudio Giambrone, Head of Marketing, Wembley Park
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