Dunwoody is gearing up to celebrate the 2nd annual Diwali in Dunwoody Celebration, a three-day event that showcases the Festival of Lights, one of the most significant cultural events for the South Asian community.
The events will be held in the city from October 17 – 19, 2024. Led by Create Dunwoody, this is the second year of the celebration in partnership with Dunwoody Nature Center, Spruill Center for the Arts, Stage Door Theatre, and East by Southeast.
Thursday, October 17 & Friday, October 18, 2024 – The Story of Diwali: A Vibrant Reenactment I Two shows, each night: 6 pm- 7:45 PM, The Dunwoody Nature Center
Join us at Dunwoody Nature Center for an immersive storytelling experience! In partnership with Stage Door Theatre, Dunwoody Nature Center, and East by Southeast, attendees will be transported to Ayodhya and learn about the story that has been told for thousands of years celebrating family, loyalty, light over darkness and good over evil. Register here: https://bit.ly/DiwaliStorywalk2024
Saturday, October 19, 2024 – Rangoli and Diya Workshop| Two workshops, 3 PM & 4:30 PM I Spruill Center for the Arts Education Center
In partnership with the Spruill Center for the Arts, the Rangoli and Diya workshop will provide an interactive experience for families and kids of all ages. Participants will learn how to make rangoli, an art form that is used to welcome prosperity and happiness during the Diwali season. Attendees will also make and decorate Diyas, or clay lamps, that are lit during Diwali to signify triumph of light over darkness. Register here: https://bit.ly/RangoliDiwali2024
Diwali in Dunwoody is a collaborative effort led by Create Dunwoody involving community organizations, local businesses, and dedicated volunteers who are passionate about promoting cultural diversity and fostering a sense of unity within the City.
Contact:
Devika Rao
createdunwoody@gmail.com
