Diwali celebrations across the North East this week will include fireworks displays.
Diwali is a festival of light celebrated by Indians and the Indian disapora across the world, including communities around the North East. Lamps, lights and feasting are part of the festivities, which are celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. Fireworks are another essential part.
As is the case with Bonfire Night, New Year's Eve and Chinese New Year, regulations on when fireworks can be set off are slightly relaxed for Diwali, to allow celebrations to take place.
