Connect with us at Diwali on the Square

On October 15th 2017, thousands of people will come together to celebrate the festival of light… and of course, we can’t stay away!

With celebrations lasting a total of five days (yes, that’s right! FIVE!), Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. For most, the third day of Diwali is of the greatest significance, however some Indian communities like Gujarati’s, celebrate Diwali on the 4th day, as New Year’s Day. As the celebration of light, Diwali means houses are filled with oil lamps, flower rangolis, tealights and diyas. Traditionally, families and friends also dress in some of their finest clothing and come together to celebrate by setting off fireworks. As a festival cherished by Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, and Jains alike, Diwali on the Square is sure to be an amazing atmosphere filled with a variety of backgrounds and cultures, all united by the celebrations at hand.

Some would say Diwali on the Square is one of London’s most exciting and lively occasions of the year – and 2016’s event proves just that! Last year’s event showed an enormous turn-out, with masses of people taking over London’s Trafalgar Square to rejoice their love of light and of course, enjoy some of the best entertainment, food, music, and family friendly activities the English capital has to offer. 2017’s event promises to be another joyous occasion with all the attractions of last year plus some more added acts, such as: yoga, crafts, and henna art. An unmissable occasion!

And of course, we’ll be getting involved in the festivities on the day, so if you’re attending Diwali on the Square, come by the Lebara Mobile stand as we’ve got something special planned for you, including giveaway lanyards, power banks, selfie sticks, and more. So come pay us a visit and let us wish you a happy Diwali!

Here at Lebara, we understand that for those of you celebrating Diwali away from home, this wonderful occasion may also bring some feelings of nostalgia and homesickness. We know that frequent phone calls can make a huge difference when it comes to feeling connected to your loved ones during this special time. Fortunately, we can offer cheap international calls and even unlimited calls to India for you to stay in touch with your family and friends in between the Diwali festivities. So come and talk to use more about our international rates at Diwali on the Square and we’ll be able to help with any questions you may have.

And as Diwali approaches, we have been thinking a lot about the wonderful connections we have with those in other countries, and everything our border-breaking friendships bring to our lives. Do you have a friend abroad who encourages you to try new things? Or perhaps a long-distance mate who introduced you to your now favourite food? Either way, we want to know!

Lebara Mobile wants to celebrate these relationships and all the amazing things that international connections can teach us. So come along and share your stories with our team and you can win some of our prizes present at the festival or get the chance to pop into our magical light painting photo booth to write the name of someone you’d like to wish a happy Diwali too! You’ll get your personalized image which can be shared with your far-away loved ones and put a smile on their faces. And don’t forget to use our #UnlimitedLebaraLove hashtag to share your best wishes this Diwali.

Can’t attend Diwali on the Square this year? Celebrate with the ones you love around the world by sharing your photos & stories with our hashtag #UnlimitedLebaraLove