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Come and celebrate Diwali on site at the National Maritime Museum with a programme of workshops, performances and a lantern parade to draw the day to a close. 

Workshops for the whole family;

Stories of Light - Come and hear stories inspired by the themes of the Diwali celebration. Storyteller Debbie will take you on a journey celebrating community, connections and light (Suitable for all ages and abilities).

Lantern making - Create your own Diwali lantern in this crafty workshop for the whole family. Be inspired by the celebration and make something magical to take on the lantern parade at the end of the day (Suitable for all ages and abilities).

Create your own Diwali decoration - Inspired by the festival of light, create your own Diwali decoration to hang at the Museum or to take home to bring some joy into your house (Suitable for all ages and abilities).

Lantern parade - Meet at 4pm outside the Parkside Café, near Ship in a Bottle.  Bring your lanterns and join the lantern parade through Greenwich Park.