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| Wembley Stadium Arch to be lit up for Diwali Wembley Stadium's giant Arch will be lit up on 21st October in honour of this year's Diwali celebrations - the Hindu and Sikh Festival of Light. The idea to illuminate the iconic Wembley Arch came from the stadium's architect Lord Foster and Multiplex' Andrew Roberts and was backed by stadium owner Wembley National Stadium Limited and Brent Council. The dramatic 133-metre-high arch soars above the stadium, and is visible from vantage points across London. The stadium is a neighbour to London's largest Hindu community, and the festival is traditionally marked by local celebrations. The illumination of the arch will knit this great national symbol to the Hindu and Sikh communities of Wembley, the Capital and the UK. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |