5Mar 2026
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Holi Celebration Folkestone 2026

Come and celebrate Holi – the Festival of Colour, which heralds the beginning of Spring.

Featuring Asian bollywood music and dance + dance workshops + food stalls of traditional Indian and Nepalese delicacies available to buy + henna and arts and crafts.

Holi colours included and will be supplied at the event.

Food and drinks available to purchase.

Playing with Holi colour 2pm

To avoid disappointment please book early as we have limited capacity.

For more info email: events@equatorfestival.com

“Holi is an ancient Indian festival which is a celebration of equality within different races. It is celebrated annually at the onset of spring to celebrate all colours in nature.”

“I really feel its very important for people of all age groups to learn this beautiful message. “ ( a student from Highworth Grammar School)

Colour packets are provided but please have face wipes handy to be able to clean your face and hands at the end.

– Please bring lots of change for the food and drinks stalls!

The event is open to all communities.

In partnership with the Folkestone Nepalese Community and we thank them for their support.

Event is outside. Public toilets available.

There will be marquees organised if rain is forecast.

The Holi powder is provided and comes from a reliable and safe supplier – it is corn-powder mixed with food colouring.

5Mar 2026
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Holi Ashford 2026

Come and celebrate Holi – the Festival of Colour, which heralds the beginning of Spring.

Featuring Asian bollywood music and dance + a bollywood dance workshop + food stalls of traditional Indian and Nepalese delicacies available to buy + henna stalls.

We will also have the acclaimed Dj Ritu MBE from London and Club Kali fame playing her favourite selection of bhangra and bollywood hit songs.

Holi colours included and will be supplied at the event.

Food and drinks available to purchase.

Playing with Holi colour 2pm

To avoid disappointment please book early as we have limited capacity.

For more info email: events@equatorfestival.com

“Holi is an ancient Indian festival which is a celebration of equality within different races. It is celebrated annually at the onset of spring to celebrate all colours in nature.”

“I really feel its very important for people of all age groups to learn this beautiful message. “ ( a student from Highworth Grammar School)

Colour packets are provided but please have face wipes handy to be able to clean your face and hands at the end. Colour powder is hypoallergenic and easily washes off with water and does not stain clothes. If you wear white the colours show up more vividly – especially good if you want to take loads of photos.

– Please bring lots of change for the food and drinks stalls!

The event is open to all communities.

In partnership with Victoria Park and we thank them for their support.

Address – Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford TN23 4QD

Event is in the main park near the fountain. Public toilets available.

There will be marquees organised if rain is forecast.

 

13Feb 2026
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Women of the World Orchestra Live in Concert

Join us for a special night as the Women of the World Orchestra come together to celebrate a host of musical traditions.

Women of the World Orchestra brings together women musicians and vocalists from Middle Eastern, Indian, Iranian, Chinese, North African and Palestinian traditions for a powerful evening of shared live music.

Presented by ShivaNova, this event offers a rich and powerful performance rooted in cultural heritage and collaboration. Plus, a guest performance by acclaimed ghazal singer Najma Akhtar, and the pioneering “A World in London” Dj Ritu will be presenting her choice of world music by women.

If you have any access requirements, please contact our box office team on 020 7613 7498 or email boxoffice@richmix.org.uk

13Feb 2026
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Women of the World 2026 Folkestone

Women of the World celebrate International Women’s Day 202 Folkestone

Celebrate International Women’s Day with the Women of the World Orchestra featuring women musicians from around the world including Syria, Iran, Palestine,Hongkong, India, Ukraine, middle-East, north African with Nepalese, Peruvian, bellydancers and Ukrainian singers. An evening of music, dance, food, arts and crafts stalls. It’s free and register to win a free food voucher in our raffle.

Progamme includes:

Women of the World Orchestra

Shepway Voices

Peruvian dance

Spivochy Ukrainian Choir

Folkestone Nepalese dancers

South Coast Samba

Bollywood dance session

Folkestone Bellydancing group

Food and arts/crafts stalls

5Sep 2025
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Anjila – film screening

Welcome to Anjila – film screening at The Ashford Cinema! Get ready for an unforgettable experience on September 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM (Europe/London). Doors open at 2pm and there will be a short Nepalese performance to start with.

“Anjila” is a leading football star in Nepal and this film is about her struggles, and achievements. It is a “bend it like Beckham” story against the backdrop of traditional Limbu Nepalese culture and set amongst the beautiful mountainous landscapes of the Himalayas. Anjila herself will be present to answer any questions at the end and we welcome her to this special screening. The film is subtitled in English.

There will be a short welcome reception for her at 1.30pm and people will be invited to take their seats for the screening that will start soon after 2pm. Prior to the screening there will be a short Nepalese performance from the Limbu people based in Ashford provided by the KYC Youth group of the Ashford Sagarmatha Nepalese community organised by Mr Shikhar Limbu.

This screening is part of a Nepalese Heritage and Interactive Exhibition Project funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund and delivered by ShivaNova.

3Sep 2025
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Nepalese Food and Farm Festival

Welcome to the Nepalese Food and Farm Festival! Join us at our in-person event located at CT21 4EY for a day filled with delicious Nepalese cuisine and cultural experiences. Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Nepal as you sample traditional dishes made with fresh ingredients from local farms. From momos to organic vegetable curries to dal bhat, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to taste the flavors of Nepal right here in your neighborhood on our community farm and in the beautiful AONB countryside of Kent. Come hungry and leave happy! Also take part in some Nepalese dances and learn about Nepalese culture and heritage. Please do register so we have enough food for everyone to sample.

Supported by FIPL, Kent Downs National Landscape, DEFRA, Arts Council England, National Lottery Heritage Fund, King Charles Community Foundation and Folkestone Nepalese Community.