One of the most popular Hindu Festivals Returns to Berkeley Heights for the third year! WHEN: NOVEMBER 16, 2019 LOCATION: BERKELEY HEIGHTS YMCA TIME: 2:30PM-4:30PM On Saturday, November 16, The Summit Area YMCA in partnership with the Berkeley Heights Diversity Council will be hosting a special community celebration of Diwali. One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, Diwali signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. As part of our commitment to strengthening the foundations of our community by welcoming diversity and inclusion, we invite people of all cultures and faiths to join in the celebration. Held at the Berkeley Heights YMCA, the Diwali Festival will feature activities for all ages including ceremonial music and dance performances, henna applications, photo booth, special arts & crafts activities, games, a chance to hear the story Diwali and learn about its many ceremonial rituals and customs and more.
Contact Information
Francesca Garrard
908 464 8373 ext. 2020
francesca.garrard@thesay.org
Originally published in TAPinto Berkeley Heights
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/berkeley-heights/events/diwali-festival-of-lights-9