ATV Today. 19.10.1976. Doorstep Paintings

A John Swallow report from Leicester on the tradition of painting doorsteps for the Indian festival Diwali.John Swallow conducts a series of interviews and vox pops about the practice of decorating doorsteps for the Indian festival of Diwali. None of the interviewees are named. He talks to two Asian women who explain the materials they use which include rice, coconut and food colourings. We also hear from a man who is asked about Leicester City Council's efforts to encourage the whole community to take part in Diwali