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Diwali Festival Celebration

Traditional Costumes, Folk Music, and Craft
2023-10-18 18:30:00 2023-10-18 19:30:00 America/New_York Diwali Festival Celebration Diwali also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important festivals in Indian religions. It symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB

Wednesday, October 18
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-18 18:30:00 2023-10-18 19:30:00 America/New_York Diwali Festival Celebration Diwali also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important festivals in Indian religions. It symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Hillsborough branch - Program Room AB

Hillsborough branch

Program Room AB

Diwali also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important festivals in Indian religions. It symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness and good over evil.

*Due to the limited number of available spots, please cancel your reservation if you are no longer able to attend the program.  

Light removes darkness, light leads our way,
Hundreds of clay lamps are lit on Diwali day.
Decorate your home and get ready,
It is time to celebrate and enjoy with friends and family!
‍In Hinduism a month of festivities begins with the festival of Navratris that continues on to Diwali and Bhai dooj.

Learn Raas Garba, a lively folk dance from the state of Gujarat performed during the Navratri festival. 

Dress in colorful exquisite traditional costumes and jewelry. Dance to folk music marked by lively dholak beats. Make your own decorative dandiya sticks and use it to keep rhythm as you twirl and swirl.

Join us for a cultural experience of a lifetime and find out how your friends celebrate this special festival! 

Presented by Enjoy Explore India. Enjoy Explore India (EEI) offers innovative hands-on education and enrichment programs focused on sharing India’s culture and traditions. 

‍At the conclusion of the program please feel free to take a brief online survey here: https://www.projectoutcome.org/responses/70965

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Multi-Generational | Families | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Life Skills & How-to | History | Arts & Culture |

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