3rd Annual Diwali "The Festival of Lights!" Rohi's Readery x The Square WPB

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Rohi's Readery and The Square are teaming up for another beautiful event promoting inclusivity and diversity on Saturday November 4th from 2-7PM. Join us as we celebrate our 3rd annual Diwali "The Festival Of Lights", through cultural entertainment programming, including a Revolutionary Storytime, rotating art stations led by local community orgs, pop ups of Indian delicacies, Indian owned vendor market, vibrant music and closing out with dancing and the lighting of the Wishing Tree. We cannot wait to celebrate in true festive spirit together! DRESS TO IMPRESS and participate in the Colors of the World Fashion Show! All ethnicities and nationalities are welcome to share in the power of human connection and community through inclusive experiences. Learn the history and meaning of this beautiful festival, and how it is celebrated in India and around the world. T?entative Schedule of Events L?AWN: 2-7PM Live music, storytime and performances on the lawn 1?-4PM: Live Music featuring Tabla and Sitar Player "Symphony of Soulful Rhythms" 4:15PM: Diwali Revolutionary Storytime by Rohi's Readery "Diwali Joy" 5:15PM: Dance Performance/ Workshop with Nisha Dance Company "Move to the Beat" 6:00PM: Dance Performances presented by Om Karma Dance Company 6:30?PM: Community Fashion Show (Wear your favorite Indian or Colorful Attire!) "Dress to Impress!" 7?:00PM: Lighting of the Wishing Tree and Diyas "Glowing for Diwali!" COURTYARD: 2-6PM R?otating Community Art Stations with Local High School Artists Kiki and Jazz COURTYARD: 2-3PM Cooking and Culture with Alicia Garcia of Project Flourish! (ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE- MUST SIGN UP) Diwali Celebration- The golden hue of today’s tea recipe and whimsical lantern craft are the perfect way to celebrate this magical festival of lights. PROJECT: Golden Milk tea time w/ a pressed botanicals lantern craft ROSEMARY AVE: 2-7PM Community Pop Ups and South Asian Owned Business Vendor Market *?**Please email pranoo@rohisreadery.com if you are interested in being a vendor, limited space available About Rohi's Readery (www.rohisreadery.com): Follow us on IG at @rohisreadery The mission of Rohi's Readery is to provide accessibility to all through the love of critical literacy, the talents and gifts of the community, and educational programming. Thus, programming is FREE (paid for by Rohi's Readery) unless otherwise stated on the event site. Donations are appreciated and will go back into Revolutionary Educational Programming. Venmo @rohisreadery w?ww.rohisreadery.com See you soon Revolutionary Readers!