PRESS RELEASE
Diversity Festival London 2025
Dulwich College Great Hall – 22nd November 2025
London successfully hosted one of its most significant multicultural events of the year as the Diversity Festival 2025 took place at the Great Hall of Dulwich College on Saturday 22nd November 2025. The Festival brought together international dignitaries, parliamentarians, mayors, councillors, community leaders, cultural organisations, artists, and guests from more than 30 global cultures in a remarkable celebration of unity, heritage, and global friendship.
Organised by the Overseas Friends of India (OFI) Under the Leadership of Chairman Mr Sunil Chopra.
The Festival was organised by the Overseas Friends of India (OFI) under the leadership of its Chairman, Mr Sunil Chopra — a highly respected British-Indian civic leader. Mr Chopra, who has twice served as Mayor of the London Borough of Southwark and is widely recognised as the first Hindu Mayor of any London borough since Indian independence, played a central role in bringing communities together.
Distinguished Leaders in Attendance.
The event was honoured by the presence of:
Former UK Parliament
• Mr Virendra Sharma, former Member of Parliament and long-standing advocate for diversity and UK–India relations.
Legal, Political & Civic Leadership
• Lord Brennan KC, distinguished barrister and international legal figure.
• Mayors from multiple London boroughs, demonstrating pan-London unity.
• Councillors from across Greater London, representing the capital’s civic leadership.
International Guests
• Sri Naga Raju, Member of the Legislative Council (MLC), Karnataka, India.
• Diaspora communities from India, Nepal, Africa, the Caribbean, East Asia, and Europe.
In total, more than 180 distinguished guests participated.
Messages of Goodwill From Across the World
The Festival received an outpouring of goodwill messages from senior leaders and faith representatives.
A particularly notable message came from:
Shri H. K. Patil
Hon’ble Minister for Law, Justice, Human Rights, Parliamentary Affairs, Legislation & Tourism, Government of Karnataka, India.
Writing from Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, Shri Patil commended the Festival’s mission of cultural diplomacy and global unity, praised the leadership of Mr Sunil Chopra, and conveyed the Government of Karnataka’s appreciation.
Additional blessings and messages were sent by international dignitaries, faith leaders from Hindu- Sikh, MPs .These messages highlighted the Festival’s international significance.
A Successful Evening of Culture, Performance & Global Friendship
The evening featured:
• International music and dance performances.
• Cultural showcases representing global traditions.
• Speeches on unity, peace and multicultural identity.
• A formal banquet served within the historic Great Hall.
• Networking between diplomatic, political, business, and community leaders.
Media Contact
Diversity Festival London 2025 – Media Desk
Email: info@diversityfestival.london 07930343360