Friends of India's 55th Diwali Celebration, Festival of Lights, Nov. 12
Friends of India cordially invites all U of A students, faculty and staff to attend the Diwali celebration from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center.
Friends of India cordially invites all U of A students, faculty and staff to attend the Diwali celebration from 4:30-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center.
Diwali is the festival of lights celebrated all over South Asia. The festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It is a time of joy in every household. People light up diyas (clay lamps) in their homes and surroundings. Fireworks, sparkles and firecrackers are everywhere illuminating the streets with joy and happiness. It is a time for visiting friends and family, sharing gifts, wearing new clothes and enjoying delicious food. Come celebrate with us this joyous event with performances, food, henna and more!
Tickets are free for students and a limited number of tickets are available for non-students to purchase for $18. Tickets will be distributed on first come, first served basis, as we have a limited number of tickets. If you are unable to get your ticket during the ticket distribution hours, please contact us at india@uark.edu.
Students can get their free tickets and non-students can purchase tickets on following dates and times in front of the Arkansas Union. In case of rain, the tickets will be distributed outside the food court in Arkansas Union.
- Wednesday, Oct. 19: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 20: 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; and 2-5 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 21: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 24: 9 to 10:15 a.m.; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 25: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This event is supported by the Student Activities Fee as a funded event by the Associated Student Government and is free to all currently enrolled University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, students who pay the student activities fee. For questions about the event or for participating as a performer in the event or for accommodations due to disability, please contact: Friends of India, india@uark.edu, or call 479-575-5255.
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Contacts
Friends of India,
Office of Student Activities
479-575-5255,
india@uark.edu
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