Event: Diwali Mela
Amgueddfa Cymru are partnering with the Hindu Cultural Association Wales India Centre to host a Diwali Mela at St Fagans National Museum of History.
In addition to pop-up food stalls, music, and dance performances there will be the opportunity to take part in Dandiya Dance workshops, Indian yoga, Mehndi body art and Classical Indian storytelling.
Free arts and crafts activities will be available for children, young people and families.
The venue will be decorated with Indian artifacts, textiles and Rangoli art.
Amgueddfa Cymru Young Producers are working with the India Centre to help deliver and curate content for this celebration of Diwali.
Entry to the event is free.
Extra bookable Activity!
Yoga and Meditation Sessions
Join us in a series of yoga journey sessions that aim to, calm, restore and invigorate mind and body. The sessions cater to those of all abilities.
"If you can breathe, you can do it!"
The sessions will be led by instructors: Dr Yogesh Nathdwarwala, Manmeet Kaur, and Sandhya Saldanha
Laughter Yoga with Dr. Yogesh Nathdwarwala
11am & 1pm
40mins
Weston Centre for Learning
Studio 3
Join Yogesh as he leads you through a variety of exercises that promote enjoyment and laughter. This session will consist of simple breathing techniques, clapping, and chanting.
To Book your place please click the link below
The sessions cater to all abilities.https://my.museum.wales/overview/8454
Restorative Breathing with Manmeet Kaur & Sandhya Saldanha
11.40am & 1.40pm
40mins
Weston Centre for Learning
Studio 1
Join Manmeet Kaur and Sandhya Saldhana as they take you through the practice of yogic breathing (pranayama). Considered fundamental for the development of physical well-being, meditation, awareness, and enlightenment, pranayama can rapidly bring the mind to the present moment and reduce stress.
To Book your place please click the link below
The sessions cater to all abilities.