COLOURFUL FUN: Children celebrated the Hindu Festival of Colours by staging a spectacular dance display.

Youngsters and adults donned colourful Indian costumes to perform in front of a large crowd at Fenton Community Centre.

The dance performances were part of celebrations for Holi, which is also known as the Festival of Colours.

The event, staged by the Hindu Cultural Society, also included an Indian buffet.

Pictured is 10-year-old Arya Ghatge, of Newcastle. Inset, is Neelakshi Vasudev, aged five.

Pictures: Wesley Webster