Diwali Celebration

Diwali also known as the festival of lights is a traditional Indian holiday! Celebrate with interactive performances, story times and Indian art workshops.

Event Date
Sunday, November 12, 2023
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Event Time
1:00 pm
4:00 pm
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4:00 pm
*The Museum opens at noon on Sundays.
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location

First Floor

Accessibility
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About the Event

Diwali Celebration funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance

Diwali also known as the festival of lights, is a worldwide celebration where millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate the triumph of good over evil with amazing rituals such as festive lights, dancing and much more! Celebrate Diwali with us and take part in several culturally rich activities and catch traditional Indian dance-a-longs as well as story times and art workshops!

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

Storytime with Silambam

Enjoy this interactive story time for Diwali and then help enact the story using Indian classical dance movements.

1pm & 3pm

Location: Brown Auditorium

Silambam Houston

Enjoy this traditional Indian dance performance.

2pm

Location: Brown Auditorium

Diwali Art Workshops

Celebrate Diwali with this beautiful assortment of crafts.

12-15 kids per session; first come first serve.

1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm

Location: Art Academy

Rangoli Art

See the breathtaking Rangoli art by Hindus of Greater Houston.

1pm-5pm

Location: New Kid’s Hall

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Event Date
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Event Date
Sun
Nov
12
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Sun
Nov
12
2023
Event Time
1:00 pm
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4:00 pm
1:00 pm
4:00 pm
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location

First Floor

Disability Accessibility
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