Sunday, November 7, 2021
10am–4pm
Free admission all day
Celebrate the traditional fall Hindu “Festival of Lights” with the India Society of Worcester on WAM’s Free First Sunday! Diwali gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness. Join us for a full day of Indian dance, music, food, and art making!
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Schedule
- 10:30am, Museum Library
Story time with author Geeta Pherwani, Reena and the Diwali Star - 11am-12pm, Renaissance Court
Diwali lamp lighting and cultural programming with dance and music - 12:30pm and 2:30pm, meet in Lancaster Lobby
Special docent tour: Honoring Lakshmi: Lotus, Mudras, and other symbols in Hindu and Buddhist Art - 1pm, meet in Lancaster Lobby
Highlights of WAM's Collection tour with a docent. - 1:15-2:15pm, Renaissance Court
Diwali cultural programming with dance and a fashion show, “Saree – A Cultural Heritage of India” - 2:45pm, Museum Café
Mithai, Sweets making demonstration – Kalakand recipe - 3pm, Museum Library
Story time with author Ushma Multani, The Pajama Party
- 11am-3pm, Higgins Education Wing (HEW)
Art activities for all ages, abilities, and interests:- Mandala Art activity led by WAM's Teen Council
- Rangoli Sand Art led by WAM instructors
- 11am-3pm, Lancaster Lobby
Learn more about India and the India Society of Worcester - 11am-3pm, Lancaster Lobby
Henna by Meghna - 11:30am-3pm, Museum Café
Traditional Indian cuisine available for purchase (cash preferred) from the popular Bawarchi Biryanis of Framingham
Past Diwali Celebrations at WAM
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