Glasgow and Lebara Mobile Gear up for Annual Festival of Light

Oct. 7, 2009 - PRLog -- Glasgow’s George Square is set to play host to its first ever Diwali spectacle on November 1st, supported by award winning Telecommunication firm Lebara mobile. The city’s first ever ‘Diwali at the Square’ will see George Square come to life with the help of confirmed hosts, B4U music’s very own Salil and Khushboo, showcasing acts and activities for all the family.

Lebara mobile, who were recently awarded as having the most innovative service at the Mobile News Awards, are supporting the event.

Russell Atkinson Lebara’s UK managing director said, “Engaging directly with our customers is a key reason for the success of the Lebara brand, and we are delighted to be associated with the Glasgow Diwali celebrations this year.

“Diwali at the Square offers us the perfect opportunity to support events which encourage people to participate and share in each others’ culture.  We extend best wishes to all our customers for these forthcoming festivities.”

Lebara, who also sponsored the Glasgow MOBO Awards 2009, aim to provide high-quality low-cost international mobile services for diverse communities and migrant workers. They are ranked as the UK’s fourth fastest growing business in the Sunday Times Fast Track Listing.

The event is being run by Oceanic Consulting, who are partnering with international charity Sightsavers. This will be an opportunity for people to gain insight into the work of the charity. Fundraising efforts on the night will give one lucky person the chance to win two tickets to India, courtesy of Fly Kingfisher.

Tehmeema Latif, Campaign executive for Oceanic Consulting believes ‘‘People across all cultures should be able to experience Diwali, hence the reasoning for bringing it to Scotland’s most multi cultural city.

“People can come and enjoy variety of entertainment including traditional music and dance, stalls for all the family to enjoy including lantern building, and witness George square come to life with the festival of lights’’.

This free event, presented by B4U music, will take place at Glasgow’s George Square from 1pm until 7pm on Sunday 1st November.  For more information contact Oceanic Consulting on 0141 243 2848 or visit the website www.hungamafestivals.info.

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For further press information regarding ‘Diwali at the Square’ please contact Michael Macfarlane on 0141 243 2848 or email at publicrelations@creativeoceanic.co.uk

For further event information regarding ‘Diwali at the Square’ please contact Tehmeena Latif  on 0141 243 2848 or email at tehmeena@oceanicconsulting.co.uk

For further information about Lebara Mobile please contact Sam Harrisingh / Zarina McCulloch on +44 (0)20 7878 3137 / +44 (0) 208 203 5011

For further press information, on Sightsavers’ or to talk to a spokesperson, please contact Emma Blundell in the press office on 01444 446 787 or eblundell@sightsavers.org

Notes to Editors:

About Lebara Mobile

1.   Lebara Mobile was founded in 2001 as part of the Lebara Group.
2.   Lebara was ranked as the UK’s fourth fastest-growing private company in the Sunday Times ‘Fast Track 100 listing’ in 2006.
3.   Lebara was voted Best Newcomer at the Mobile Industry Awards in 2008.

About Sightsavers International

1.   Sightsavers International is a registered UK charity (numbers 207544 / SC038110) that works in more than 30 developing countries to prevent blindness, restore sight and advocate for social inclusion and equal rights for people who are blind and visually impaired.  www.sightsavers.org
2.   There are 45 million blind people in the world; 75% of all blindness can be prevented or cured.
3.   Since 1950, Sightsavers has restored sight to more than 5.65 million people and treated over 100 million more.
4.   Sightsavers’ work in India, which started in 1966, has supported the treatment of millions of people with eye disorders and brought eye services to some of the least served areas of the country. In addition, many thousands of irreversibly blind people have received rehabilitation and educational support to enable them to lead more independent lives.

About Oceanic Consulting

1.   Oceanic Consulting is the UK’s leading ethnic promotions and consulting company – website: www.oceanicconsulting.co.uk.
2.   Oceanic Consulting is part of the Oceanic group – website: www.oceanicgroup.co.uk.

About Salil and Kushboo

Popular B4U Music VJ Khushboo has been a regular on the Indian media scene since her appearance as a dancer in India’s closing ceremony of the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth games. With credits ranging from her appearance in Mohit Suri's film, 'RAAZ - The Mystery Continues' in January 2009 and Tanaaz Lal Productions play, 'Daddy Kool'in 2008 to fashion shows for Panasonic Mobile and Sony Erricson in India makes her an ideal host for such a memorable event. Khushboo is no stranger to hosting, anchoring for Punjabi channel Punjabi TV and a number of corporate Av’s including Microsoft’s Windows Vista Launch, and she is delighted to be able to lend her talents to this years ‘Diwali at the square’ In Glasgow this November.

Salil has been a VJ with B4U Music since 2004 and is a regular on popular showsB4U Express and B4U Specials. Starting as a radio jockey with Radio Mirchi in 2002, Salil has since added many credits to his bow including film and television.  Salil is no stranger to hosting large events having been the host for a number of Bollywood and Corporate events including Submerge events all over India, and hosting reality show Bollywood KA Ticket. Salil is a chameleon, striving at anything put in front of him, and Diwali at the square is just the next string to add to his bow.

About Diwali

Traditionally celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs in India, Diwali is celebrated for five days every year during the darkest part of the Hindu month of Ashwin. The lunar calendar means the Roman dates change from year to year, but it always falls around October or November. This year the Diwali celebrations will begin on 17 October.

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