At the end of October, Milap are proud to be spearheading the Liverpool city region’s celebrations for Diwali – the iconic Hindu Festival of Lights. Building on last year’s successes, 2024 sees an expanded programme of events.
Including both children’s storytelling and craft workshops in association with The Reader and the return of the wildly popular Diwali Brunch at Bundobust Liverpool, we will also – for the first time – collaborate with River of Light. This year’s programme will bring the “surreal, joyful, loud and unapologetic” work of artist Murugiah to the city’s outdoor trail.
River of Light + Milap
A highlight in Liverpool’s arts and culture calendar, River of Light is an annual free event that provides an outdoor illuminated gallery on Liverpool’s Waterfront, featuring light and sound from local, national and international artists. This year’s installment will feature 12 large-scale installations of Visual Art centred around the theme ‘Play’.
This autumn, River of Light will partner with Milap to present an Indian-inspired light installation, perfectly timed for Diwali – the Indian festival of lights. Internationally acclaimed artist Murugiah will present his highly acclaimed work, ‘Rangoli Mirrored Cosmos’, commissioned by Greenwich Peninsula. The piece is a vivid three-dimensional sculpture representing the interconnectivity of existence; a diagram of the cosmos.
Murugiah’s ‘Rangoli Mirrored Cosmos’
Friday 25th October – Sunday 5rd November
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Mann Island Atrium, 25 Mann Island, Liverpool L3 1BP
Free Admission
A debut collaboration sparks for River of Light and Milap as the internationally renowned artist Murugiah displays a stunning Indian inspired light installation on the Liverpool Waterfront.Absorb the magic of Diwali and celebrate the Festival of Lights by immersing yourself in River of Light this autumn.
The Reader + Milap present
Diwali at The Storybarn
Saturday 2nd November
10:00am & 12:30pm
The Mansion House, Calderstones Park, Liverpool, L18 3JB
The Reader and Milap come together again to present Diwali at The Storybarn. Following on from last year’s sell-out event, The Reader’s Story Hunters are back with the spirit of Diwali exploring the Indian festival of light. There’ll be time to explore the magical Storybarn, share Diwali inspired stories and crafts, and create your own magical tale. Best suited for 4 – 9 year olds, younger siblings welcome.