Indian festival celebrates cohesion - organiser

The Fylde Coast Hindu Society's Bollywood dancers were one of the highlights of the event

A festival showcasing rich Indian heritage has "celebrated cohesion", the organiser has said.

Hundreds attended the second Indian Cultural Festival on the comedy carpet in front of Blackpool Tower on Sunday.

Dance, yoga and henna sessions took place at the free event organised by the Fylde Coast Hindu Society and supported by Blackpool Council.

Chirag Khajuria, chairman of the Fylde Coast Hindu Society, said he was hoping it will become an annual event.

As well as Bollywood dancers, there were also dhol players

Hundreds of people were immersed in the performances at the festival

Chirag Khajuria, pictured with Blackpool South MP Chris Webb, said having all nationalities and all faiths come together was what made the event "so special"

The Fylde Coast Hindu Society was set up 25 years ago.

Mr Khajuria, who masterminded the festival, said: "It was designed for everyone to come together.

He said "all nationalities and all faiths" did unite for the event and that is what made it "so special".

Mr Khajuria is now hoping to get funding for next year to build on this year's success and make it "even bigger and better" in 2025.

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