Crowd bowled over by Bollywood.BIRMINGHAM'S Victoria Square was awash with colour for a Bollywood dance extravaganza in celebration of the Town Hall's 175th anniversary. People of all ages joined in the dancing last night during the first of three Bollywood Steps performances. Created by West Midlands-born Simmy Gupta and introduced by DJ and broadcaster Bobby Friction, the shows feature hundreds of school children, youth dancers and dhol drummers in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of colourful lighting, water effects and fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to . "I think we should have more events like this," said resident Suneet Jindal, 30. "It's good to see all kinds of people doing something all together." Today there are performances at 3pm and 8pm. CAPTION(S): Colourful: Part of the Bollywood Steps extravanganza outside Birmingham Town Hall This article is about Birmingham Town Hall, a concert venue. For the seat of Birmingham City Council, see Council House, Birmingham. Birmingham Town Hall is a Grade I listed concert and meeting venue in Victoria Square, Birmingham, England. , celebrating the venue's 175th anniversary. |
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