ATV Today: 19.10.1976: Doorstep Paintings

Summary

John Swallow reports from Leicester on the tradition of placing Rangoli patterns on the door steps of houses for the Hindu festival of Diwali.

Year:

1976

Duration:

0:06:57

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

John Swallow conducts a series of interviews and vox pops about the practice of decorating doorsteps for the Indian festival of Diwali. None of the interviewees are named. He talks to two Asian women who explain the materials they use which include rice, coconut and food colourings. We also hear from a man who is asked about Leicester City Council's efforts to encourage the whole community to take part in Diwali.


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