Edinburgh Diwali returned to Scotland’s capital city on Sunday with a colourful and vibrant parade full of marching bands, dancers and a heady mix of Scottish and Indian music and entertainment, helping locals forget the drab Scottish weather.
A spectacular fireworks finale closed the annual celebration in Edinburgh of the triumph of light over darkness, after a vibrant and colourful procession through the city centre featuring pipe bands, Bhangra dancers, folk dancers, and dance performances on Castle Street and The Ross Bandstand in West Princes Street Gardens.
5. Brightening up the day
The bands were accompanied by six groups of dancers, representing dance forms from states of Bihar, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in India – all part of community groups, and students around Edinburgh including the Edinburgh Bhangra Crew and Edinburgh University’s Junoon and Colombian dance group El Encanto. Photo: Robin Mair
6. Music and clour
Edinburgh city centre streets were lit up with colour during the Diwali parade on Sunday. Photo: Robin Mair
7. Hitting the streets
The vibrant and colourful procession through the city centre featured pipe bands, Bhangra dancers, folk dancers and drummers. Photo: Robin Mair
8. Green for go
Those taking part in the parade wore bright Indian dress during the Diwali celebrations in Edinburgh. Photo: Robin Mair