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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2011

2011 Diwali Festival of Lights Events

Diwali (also known as the Festival of Lights) is a five day festival in Hindu, Sikh and Jainism religions which occurs between mid-October and mid-November. Celebrated annually, this cultural event allows people to experience tradition, dance, music, food, henna tattoos, arts and more! Join family and friends and people from across the city to experience Diwali celebrations across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland as community events and festivities celebrate Diwali the Festival of Lights 2011!

Celebrate Diwali, Festival Of Lights in Vancouver!VANCOUVER
• COMMUNITY DIWALI CELEBRATION | October 15, 2011 | 5:00pm - 9:30pm | Renfrew Community Centre: 2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver (map) | Free - $7 | Celebrate Diwali with henna, diya painting and entertainment, dinner and give expression to your happiness by lighting an earthen Diya. Price includes dinner and door prizes. | Website
• DANCE ALL SORTS DIWALI STYLE | October 16, 2011 | 2:00pm | Roundhouse Community Centre: 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver (map) | Tickets at Door | Contemporary Kathak dancer Bageshree Vaze performs this rare and intimate dance in celebration of Diwali noted for its footwork, pirouettes (chakkars) and unique storytelling. | Website
• VANCOUVER CELEBRATES DAWALI | October 16, 2011 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm | False Creek Community Centre: 1318 Cartwright Street, Vancouver (map) | Come join the festivities at a mini-festival workshop held at False Creek Community Centre. | Website
• DIWALI WORKSHOP | October 17, 2011 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | South Vancouver Neighborhood House: 6470 Victoria Drive, Vancouver (map) | Free | Celebrate Diwali, Festival of Lights with friends and family! | Website
• DIWALI BRIGHT LIGHTS | October 18, 2011 | 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Heritage Hall: 3102 Main Street, Vancouver (map) | Free | Experience a showcase of talented South Asian performers including bharata natyam dancers Esha Singh, classical Indian musician Akhil Jobanputra, a Bollywood dance demo from local dance phenomena Shiamak Bollywood Vancouver and more! | Website
Celebrate Diwali, Festival Of Lights in Vancouver!• CHAI HOUSE ON MAIN STREET | October 18, 2011 | 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Heritage Hall: 3102 Main Street, Vancouver (map) | $10 | Enjoy intimate performances including bhangra glitch-hop musical group Banyen Roots, bharata natyam dancer Anusha Fernando, sketch comedy superstars Bollywood Shenanigans, kathak dancer and vocalist Bageshree Vaze, ghazal / tabla from local wonder Cassius Khan, and Grammy award-winning Canadian phenomenon Chin Injeti. | Website
• DIWALI CELEBRATION | October 19, 2011 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | West End Community Centre: 870 Denman Street, Vancouver (map) | Free | Learn about and participate in activities including henna painting, diya painting, bhangra dance, bolly-dance, dhol drumming and enjoy sweets. | Website
• DIWALI WORKSHOP | October 20, 2011 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Carnegie Community Centre: 401 Main Street, Vancouver (map) | Free | Celebrate Diwali, Festival of Lights with friends and family! | Website
• DIYA PAINTING FOR DIWALI | October 21, 2011 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Renfrew Community Centre: 2929 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver (map) | Free | Celebrate Diwali with diya painting (for children 3 - 5 years old). | Website
• DIWALI DOWNTOWN | October 23, 2011 | 12:00pm - 6:00pm | Roundhouse Community Centre: 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver (map) | Admission by Donation | Celebrate Diwali with a full day of music, dance, crafts, interactive performances, rangolis, and of course, tons of great Indian food! | Website
• DIWALI WORKSHOP | November 6, 2011 | 3:45pm - 5:30pm | Kerrisdale Community Centre‎: Celebrate Diwali, Festival Of Lights in Vancouver!5851 West Boulevard, Vancouver (map) | Free | Celebrate Diwali, Festival of Lights with friends and family! | Website

MAPLE RIDGE
• DIWALI | October 22, 2011 | 11:00am - 4:00pm | Maple Ridge Public Library: 130 - 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge (map) | Free | Diwali is one of the most vibrant events on the Indian calendar. Learn about the stories and customs of this joyous day, enjoy classic dance performances, taste Indian food and much more! | Website

ABBOTSFORD
• DIWALI | October 22, 2011 | 11:00am - 3:00pm | Rick Hansen Secondary School: 31150 Blueridge Drive, Abbotsford (map) | Free | Celebrate Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights! Diwali is a feast for the senses, with sari and turban wrapping demonstrations, a stunning fashion show, crafts, henna, lively entertainment and refreshments! | Website
• DIWALI 2011 | October 22, 2011 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm | University of the Fraser Valley [Building F (map)]: 33844 King Road, Abbotsford (map) | Free | SAPNA invites everyone to join them in celebrating Diwali: The Festival of Lights! Watch cultural performances by students, munch on delicious snacks and dance to the hot numbers! | Website






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