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Sharmanka Travelling Circus Exhibition

Published 27 November 8 1:48 PM | charlotte

Discovery Centre Lakeside, Kings road Cleethorpes N E Lincolnshire DN35 0AG 14th September - 4th January 2009 Sharmanka (Russian for hurdy-gurdy or barrel organ) was founded in 1989, by sculptor-mechanic Eduard Bersudsky and theatre director Tatyana Jakovskaya in St Petersburg, Russia. Sergey Jakosky joined the team at the age of twelve and has become responsible for light and sound design. Sharmanka theatre is now based in Glasgow and has gained a reputation as one of the citys hidden treasures...

Filed under: Glasgow, light, sergey jakosky, sculptor mechanic, carved figures, discovery centre, kinemats, st petersburg, until 4th january 2009, scrap metal, eduard bersudsky, russian, sound design, lincolnshire, electrical motors, tatyana jakovskaya, sharmanka travelling circus exhibition, kinetic sculptures

Diwali on the Square - 19 October 2008 - From 4 till late -

Published 14 October 8 10:39 AM | charlotte

The annual celebration of Diwali returns to Trafalgar Square in London with a colourful programme of entertainment for all to enjoy! Diwali in London Diwali has religious significance for Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. Diwali is celebrated by many communities across London but the biggest party takes place in Trafalgar Square! Last year's event attracted around 30,000 people. To mark the occasion, Trafalgar Square was transformed with magical light displays, floating lanterns, and music and dance performances...

Filed under: London, trafalgar square, row of lamps, new beginnings, jains, joy, 19th Oct 08, diwali on the square, deepavali, 000 people, neCw moon, love, forgiveness, knowledge, hindus, music and dance performance, victory of good over evil, light over darkness, sikhs, commitment to family values, festival of light, resolution, magical light displays, 30, 4pm to late, light, reflection, floating lanterns