Support the Houston Food Bank's Harvey disaster relief efforts by dropping off donations during this event. Visit their website for a list of most-needed items.

Diwali is one of India’s major holidays, celebrated every year in late October or early November. It is a time of renewal and new beginnings, and families celebrate by cleaning their homes, wearing new clothes, and eating their favorite meals. The festival’s name comes from the clay lamps that are lit outside of homes to symbolize the victory of good over evil.

Join us in celebrating the Festival of Lights with art-making and games. Admission to our new exhibition, Wondrous Worlds: Art & Islam Through Time & Place will also be free and open to the public.  Asia Society members receive early access from 12 pm – 1 pm, with general public admission starting at 1 pm.

Activities

Presented by India Cultural Center (ICC):

• Sari-tying
• Rangoli demonstration
• Clay diyas
• Lanterns

Other Activities

• Block printing
• Coloring activity
• Mancala
• Parcheesi
• Stick puppet creations

Please check back for updates and a schedule of the day’s events.

Education and outreach programs at Asia Society Texas Center are made possible through generous funding from Karen Chang and the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation. Additional support provided by Friends of Asia Society Texas Center.

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