Diwali

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When:
November 6, 2021 all-day
2021-11-06T00:00:00-07:00
2021-11-07T00:00:00-07:00
Special Event


 

Diwali: Festival of Lights

November 4, 2021 Virtual celebration on Facebook and YouTube

November 6, 2021 Program at the Museum

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NOVEMBER 4
Virtual celebration on Facebook and YouTube

We’re celebrating Diwali all week! Don’t miss our broadcast on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 10:30 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube. Join Kavita and Kishan from Radio DeHotties, as we learn about the rich traditions of this joyous holiday, enjoy the story of Diwali, and watch a lively dance performance.
 
NOVEMBER 6
Program at the Museum

Join us as we honor one of the most celebrated holidays in Indian culture on Saturday, November 6.

While at the museum, discover the meaning and rich traditions of Diwali. Make your very own Diya lamp and have fun finding your rhythm while watching and learning Bollywood dance moves with Sun Bollywood.

Enjoy the beautiful artistry of a brilliantly colored Rangoli installation by artist Purvi Shah.

Sun Bollywood performances:
11:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.

Making Diwali Sweets by Jayashree Panda (Pragnya)
Make Coconut Ladoos and Rose Rolls
 

 

2020 Celebration highlights:

Enjoy last year’s celebration of lively dance performances, art, stories, and crafts. Be inspired by dhol drums, learn to make a diya lamp and create a mehendi design.

 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAST EVENTS

Classical Bharatanatyam Dance

This celebration is created in partnership with the Museum’s South Asian Cultural Advisors

 

 

Special thanks to our presenting sponsor:

This program was made possible, in part, by a Cultural Affairs grant from the City of San Jose.