EAGER youngsters have been getting a flavour of Indian culture during a series of craft and dance sessions.

Pupils at Framwellgate Moor Primary School, in Durham, are receiving lessons, helping to shine some light on the traditions of the sub-continent.

Having taken part in dance sessions last week, the youngsters this week have been learning about various Indian customs and folklore.

Community arts worker Raj Rani, of Tynemouth-based group Small World, Big Dreams, returned to enlighten them on the legendary Bodhi tree.

The bodhi, or peepal tree, is seen as the Indian version of the oak.

Its roots and bark are believed to have medicinal qualities and the tree has an almost a mystical status in India.

Children as young as four helped to create and colour a papier mache bodhi tree.

The collage will take pride of place on the classroom wall to help give the youngsters a permanent reminder of the story.