Family Friendly

Diwali Lights Up Asia Society!

Saturday, November 11, 2023
1 – 4PM

Diwali returns to Asia Society with an in-person, fun-filled, and multi-sensorial afternoon. Come together at Asia Society to celebrate good fortune, family, and friendships. Enjoy puppet shows, dance performances, storytelling, and hands-on arts and crafts inspired by the holiday.

Highlights include:
- Ramleela Puppet Show with The Culture Tree
- Odisi and Bharatnatyam dance performances with Sri Thina Subramaniam and Aparna Shankar
- Make-your-own diyas (clay lanterns), puppets, rangoli greeting cards, and mithai (sweets)
- Henna tattoo station
- Storytime with Anu Sehgal and Priya Kumari
- Diwali-themed photobooth

Presented in partnership with The Culture Tree

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