Join us in celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights, at the Seattle Asian Art Museum from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.! Experience storytelling, live music, and enjoy dazzling fashion and cultural performances presented by Junior Asha Seattle! Get creative with hands-on art making with Deepti Agrawal. Immerse your family in all the surprises this beloved celebration of light, creativity, and community brings!
All day
Decorate a Jharokha tea-light holder with heritage artist and educator, Deepti Agrawal.
Get a taste of Nepal from the Kathmandu MoMoCha food truck!
11 a.m.
Book raffle
Interactive bilingual storytime in Hindi and English with Hindi Time Kids. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to participate in the raffle.
11:15 a.m.
Community Gallery
Youth artist talk with selected artworks from the Bruce R. McCaw Family Foundation
11:30 a.m.
Bhangra dance performance and workshop
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Henna and Cultural Troves presented by Junior Asha Seattle
noon–12:15 p.m.
Fashion Show presented by Junior Asha Seattle
noon–1:30 p.m.
Polaroid photo booth with Junior Asha Seattle
12:15–1 p.m.
Cultural performances presented by Junior Asha Seattle
Nrityashastra
Alapadma
Chennai Beats Dance Academy
Naadanam Dance Academy
