Sunday, November 3, 2024
10:00 am
–
4:00 pm
Location
Museum-wideCelebrate Diwali, the traditional Indian Festival of Lights, with the India Society of Worcester and the Worcester Art Museum. Join us for a full day of Indian dance, music, food, and art, and explore all of our current exhibitions with free admission!
Events
Welcome and Diwali Lamp Lighting
Renaissance Court
11:15 am–12:45 pm
Dance, Music, and Cultural Programming
Renaissance Court
12:45 pm–1:15 pm
Dhol-Tasha Percussion and Dance
Renaissance Court and procession to outside the Museum
2:30 pm
Storytime for Kids!
Author Farhana Zia will read her book, Hot Hot Roti for Dada-ji.
Higgins Education Wing Nook
2:30 pm
Tour of Indian Art (Gallery 106)
Meet in Lancaster Lobby
Ongoing
11 am–3 pm
Henna Art by Meghna and Wahi
Studio 203 (Higgins Education Wing)
11 am–3 pm
Chess and Learning with the India Society of Worcester
Salisbury Hall
11 am–3 pm
Drop-in Artmaking Activities
- Color a Mandala Suncatcher
Studio 101 (Higgins Education Wing) - Diwali Paper Marigold
Studio 102 (Higgins Education Wing)
11 am–2 pm
Indo-Persian Arms and Armor Display by Bayt al-Asad
Higgins Education Wing Nook
11 am–3 pm
Art by the India Society of Worcester
Higgins Education Wing Gallery
Food and shopping
11:30 am–3 pm
Bawarchi Biryanis
Conference Room (Higgins Education Wing)
Programming subject to change.
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The Diwali Celebration is presented in partnership with the India Society of Worcester.
Free admission for the Diwali Celebration is supported by Sandy Hubbard and Thomas J. Logan, and Saint-Gobain.
