This special event held at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery was one of a series that sought to promote understanding of Diwali and the important Hindu epic the Ramayana. The event was targeted at children and families and included storytelling, face painting, mask making and shadow puppet making.

The events formed part of a project called 'Turn on the Lights' which was supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Photographs were taken by James Pike.

Making Hanuman masks...

...listening to tales from the Ramayana...

...and making shadow puppets.