Diwali Downtown Vancouver 2024

Diwali Downtown Vancouver 2024

Location: Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2W3
Date & Time: Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Event Details:
Celebrate the Festival of Lights in the heart of downtown Vancouver! Join us at the Roundhouse Community Centre for an afternoon filled with lively South Asian music and dance performances, Diwali arts & crafts, and henna. Explore the festive Diwali market, featuring local vendors, and enjoy delicious options from food trucks. Engage in traditional activities like Rangoli creation and Diya painting, making this event a vibrant celebration for all ages.

Activities Include:

• South Asian Music & Dance Performances
• Festive Diwali Market
• Henna Art
• Food Trucks
• Rangoli Creation & Diya Painting Workshops

Event Theme:
This year’s poster art pays homage to the vibrant marine life of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The ocean creatures’ bright colors, patterns, fluorescence, and bioluminescence symbolize the universal light within all of us—a core essence of Diwali. This tribute connects the rich cultural heritage of India with the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

About Diwali:
Diwali, the most celebrated festival in the Indian calendar, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Traditionally, it is marked by lighting diyas, creating colorful rangolis, enjoying fireworks, and celebrating with dance, music, and storytelling. Diwali is a time for unity, joy, and cultural appreciation.

Admission: Free
Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of light, culture, and community in downtown Vancouver!