DIWALI GALA
Diwali 2020 Celebration
Date: November 7th, 2020.
Cade Community Center
1688 Smede Hwy.
St. Martinville, LA 70582
Admission:
Online Reservation of Tables and Tickets Open Until - October 20th, 2020.
Entry Age: Open to all ages
DIWALI aka DEEPAVALI
Festival of Lights
Diwali is one of the biggest and brightest of Hindu festivals.
The name derives from "deep" meaning light.
The Diwali festival usually occurs in late October or early November. It falls on the 15th day of the Hindu month of Kartik. Thus, the day varies each year.
While the day of the festival varies each year, the celebration and the brightness of the festival does not change,
Diwali is celebrated around the world by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains for different reasons with the main theme of triump of light over darkness and good over evil.
According to the Hindu legend of Lord Rama and his wife Sita, Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Rama along with Sita and his younger brother, Lakshman, to their kingdom from a 14 year exile after defeating the demon king Ravana.
For the festival, houses are decorated with candles ("deeps") and colorful lights. Against a backdrop of fireworks, families and friends feast and share sweets and gifts.
It is also traditional for homes to be cleaned and painted and new clothes to be worn for the festival.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DIWALI GALA
Date - November 7th, 2020.
Place
Cade Community Center
1688 Smede Hwy.
St. Martinville, LA 70582
Ticket Sales
Tickets can be purchased in groups of 8 (per table) or individually.
Dress code
Dress casual and traditional Indian outfits.
Food and Beverages
Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian food will be served.
Cash bar will be available.
TABLE LAYOUT
If you are unable to reserve a seat/table online, you may contact one of the AIA Board members.
Sponsorship
We welcome sponsorship from businesses and individuals. Your generous donation will allow us to improve the quality of our festival and expand our activities.
