ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Celebrates Diwali at the Gateway of India with Light and Sound Projection

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had a special 3D projection on the historical Gateway of India in Mumbai on Friday to mark the beginning of Diwali and celebrate the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

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A two-minute projection, with a display of light and sound, showcased some of the finest and greatest moments from the ongoing Cricket World Cup on the landmark.

The slogan for the 2023 Cricket World Cup – “It Takes One Day” – was also highlighted in the projection.

Select images of the epic moments from the ongoing World Cup were selected and curated alongside the Navarasa symbols. The Navarasa symbols were reimagined in a cricketing context. They showcased the various emotions the cricketing fans feel while living the drama and excitement of a World Cup match.

The projection featured 40,000 state-of-the-art lumen projectors, which made this show a powerful blend of technology and emotive storytelling, making this show a must-view event for all cricketing fans around the world.

This projection celebrated the cricket played in the Cricket World Cup so far.

Sir Viv Richards, the West Indies legend and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Ambassador, was elated to see the celebrations.

“Ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup semi-final in Mumbai, it is fantastic to see the iconic Gateway of India celebrating epic World Cup moments alongside the stunning Navarasa symbols,” Viv Richards was quoted sa saying by ICC.

“There has been enthralling cricket on show for all fans to experience a range of emotions and I can’t wait to see what the remaining games have in store for everyone,” he added.