Diwali Celebration: The Festival of Lights

All are invited to join us for a delightful afternoon filled with stories, crafts, treats, and live henna body art in celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights!

Kaivalya Arts is a local non-profit organization who will be showcasing the arts of Southern India through the classical dance of Kuchipurdi and other semi-classical dances.  Enjoy the performance at 3 p.m. in Fox Valley Park District Community Center Room 104.  

In addition to enjoying the music and art of Diwali, you can view community displays that speak to the traditions and significance of this holiday.  Don't forget to vote for your favorite! 

Schedule of Events:

1-4 p.m. - Henna Body Art (Eola Road Branch Room 108)

1-4 p.m. - Diwali Craft for all ages (Eola Road Branch Room 166)

1-4 p.m. - Indian treats available, while supplies last! (Eola Road Branch Lobby)

1:30-2 p.m. - Bilingual Storytime, Hindi/English (Eola Road Branch Children's Department)

2:15 - 2:45 - Traditional Indian Music with FUZE, performing Classical Bytes (FVPD Community Center Room 104)

3 -4 p.m. - Kaivalya Arts dance performance (FVPD Community Center Room 104)

Thank you to the Fox Valley Park District for letting us use your space, and to the City of Aurora for supporting this event with grant funds.

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