{"id":24274,"date":"2023-10-20T06:58:44","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T06:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2023\/10\/20\/mayor-of-the-west-midlands-andy-street-indian-icon-preity-g-zinta-will-host-an-exciting-weekend-of-events-in-birmingham-to-celebrate-diwali\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T06:58:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T06:58:44","slug":"mayor-of-the-west-midlands-andy-street-indian-icon-preity-g-zinta-will-host-an-exciting-weekend-of-events-in-birmingham-to-celebrate-diwali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2023\/10\/20\/mayor-of-the-west-midlands-andy-street-indian-icon-preity-g-zinta-will-host-an-exciting-weekend-of-events-in-birmingham-to-celebrate-diwali\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Of The West Midlands Andy Street & Indian Icon Preity G Zinta Will Host An Exciting Weekend Of Events In Birmingham To Celebrate Diwali"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mayor of the West Midlands is Bringing Bollywood to the region for this year\u2019s Diwali celebrations.<\/p>\n

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20<\/strong>: Preity G Zinta \u2013 one of the most beloved and recognisable stars of Indian Cinema \u2013 is coming to Birmingham in November to mark Diwali. She will be welcomed by Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street and both Andy and Preity are set to preside over a weekend of events on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November 2023 \u2013 in conjunction with the Consulate General of India.<\/p>\n

Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, said: \u201cDiwali is a special time for the Indian diaspora and communities right across our region are looking forward to celebrating the Festival of Lights. From the very outset of my time as Mayor, the WMCA has worked closely with local groups and the Consulate General of India to mark this occasion in suitably grand style \u2013 with dance, special guests and entertainment. This year, events will be spread across the weekend of Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November including a star studded gala dinner at Millennium Point with Bollywood star turned self-made businesswoman Preity Zinta and a cultural programme at Birmingham Town Hall. I look forward to seeing local people at the festivities and joining in the celebrations myself.\u201d<\/p>\n

Preity G Zinta\u2019s life story has captivated audiences worldwide including across the Subcontinent, Asia & the Middle East. The winner of two Film Fare awards (India\u2019s equivalent of the Oscars), she is perhaps most fondly remembered for her role in the legendary film \u2018Veer Zara\u2019 among many others blockbusters. Now based in LA, Preity has achieved considerable success in the world of business \u2013 becoming one of the richest self-made Indian females on the planet thanks to her investment interests, production company and co-ownership of the PUNJAB KINGS cricket team in the IPL. A former UN AIDS ambassador and was on the Global Entrepreneurs Council for UN., she has undertaken extensive charity work which she continues to this day.<\/p>\n

She is expected to be honoured by some of the city\u2019s leading civic and educational institutions \u2013 and will no doubt get a rapturous reception from the hundreds of Indian students enrolled at Birmingham colleges and universities as well as the city and wider region\u2019s substantial diaspora. Preity\u2019s last appearance in the UK was over a decade ago when she spoke to Oxford University students at the Oxford Union Society.<\/p>\n

Preity speaking about her forthcoming visits has said \u2018I\u2019m very excited to be part of the Diwali celebrations in Birmingham. Looking forward to meeting all the wonderful people there and celebrating the Festival of Light with them.\u2019<\/p>\n

Saturday 4th November\u00a0<\/p>\n

Preity will tour the burgeoning creative district of Digbeth \u2013 home to Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight\u2019s Digbeth Loc studios, the Creative Content Hub at The Bond and a host of film & media schools. The intention is to showcase the area\u2019s potential for attracting filmmakers from around the globe \u2013 including the multibillion dollar Bollywood film industry and to explore opportunities to forge links and partnerships. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Drinks & networking reception at Millennium Point<\/p>\n

Evening gala dinner at Millennium Point\u00a0\u2013 Dress code \u2013 black tie or traditional dress.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Diwali Dinner with Preity G Zinta at Birmingham\u2019s landmark Millennium Point is expected to attract over 250 guests including business leaders, political dignitaries and special guests from the UK, India and global Indian diaspora with evening speeches & entertainment.<\/p>\n

Sunday 5th November<\/p>\n

Cultural Programme at Birmingham Town Hall\u00a0<\/p>\n

A free of charge Community Event open to the public.<\/p>\n

Preity G Zinta set to make a guest appearance on stage to light the divas.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For sponsorship and more information, please email Sukhdeep Nijjar on sukhdeep.nijjar@wmca.org.uk.<\/p>\n

For interview opportunities with Preity Zinta please email romi.kanungo@divapartnerships.com or call Romi Kanungo on +447967666686<\/p>\n

About Diwali<\/p>\n

Diwali is the five-day Festival of Lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. For some, it also coincides with harvest and new year celebrations, is a festival of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The festival usually occurs between October and November, with the date changing each year. This year Diwali takes place over five days with the main day of celebration on Monday 12 November.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The word Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word\u202fdeepavali,\u202fmeaning \u201crows of lighted lamps\u201d. Houses, shops and public places are decorated with small oil lamps called diyas, as well as fireworks being used to add more light and excitement to the occasion. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Each religion marks different historical events and stories. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Hindus celebrate the return of deities Rama and Sita to Ayodhya after their 14-year exile. They also celebrate the day Mother Goddess Durga destroyed a demon called Mahisha. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Sikhs particularly celebrate the release from prison of the sixth guru Hargobind Singh in 1619. But Sikhs celebrated the festival before this date. In fact, the foundation stone of the Golden Temple at Amritsar, the most holy place in the Sikh world, was laid on Diwali in 1577. \u00a0<\/p>\n

The founder of Jainism is Lord Mahavira. During Diwali, Jains celebrate the moment he reached a state called Moksha (nirvana, or eternal bliss).\u00a0<\/p>\n

About the West Midlands<\/p>\n

At the heart of England, is the vibrant and culturally diverse region that is the West Midlands, home to nearly three million people. Nestled in the central part of the country, the West Midlands is a treasure trove of history, innovation, and creativity. From its bustling cities to its tranquil countryside, this region has something to offer everybody. It is a proud diverse community, that makes it the perfect place to celebrate the Festival of Lights, especially with its substantial South Asian diaspora community that makes it so unique.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Andy Street serves as elected Mayor of the West Midlands, a region that is shy of bringing the community together and putting on a show, demonstrated by the roaring success of the 2022 Commonwealth Games hosted in Birmingham. \u00a0<\/p>\n

The games brought together different races, genders, ages and faiths to celebrate an historic time for a jubilant city. Tangibly, the legacy of the games lives on as you walk through Birmingham New Street and view \u201cOzzy\u201d the mechanical bull who was a fan favourite during the games after being introduced during the opening ceremony. However, the legacy of the games is prevalent in so many other ways, including spirit, collectiveness and pride in our region.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This Diwali celebration is the perfect opportunity to extend this feel-good feeling, as the West Midlands is an openly proud region rife with diversity, we are excited to be able to bring the community together and help ignite the excitement surrounding the Festival of Lights.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Mayor of the West Midlands is Bringing Bollywood to the region for this year\u2019s Diwali celebrations. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20: Preity G Zinta \u2013 one of the most beloved and recognisable stars of Indian Cinema \u2013 is coming to Birmingham in November to mark Diwali. She will be welcomed by Mayor of the West…<\/p>\n

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