Cultural Events
Diwali 11 Celebrations
The Indian Students Association (ISA)in association with the India Cultural Association of East Alabama (ICAEA) of Auburn will be celebrating Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, with traditional Indian performances and food on 5th of November at Auburn University Student center Ballroom.
Bollywood performances and traditional classical Indian music will fill the ballroom for a celebration that symbolizes the victory of good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.
Diwali is a big festival in India just like Christmas (in America), said Vibudh Mishra, president of the ISA. The holiday is observed in India in October and November (the Hindu month of Ashwin).
Mishra said the Diwali holiday's origin begins when a god's wife was kidnapped by a devil. The god takes his wife back and liberates the devil's kingdom. The god's people welcome him back with a row of lights. In India, traditionally houses are decorated with lights and fireworks are part of the celebration.
That's the best, Mishra said referring to the fireworks. And like Christmas, a large part of Diwali is visiting with family and friends.
We have a tradition, a custom, each and every person in the family, our friends, go to each other's houses and eat a bunch of sweets, he said.
After Saturday's performances, a traditional Indian dinner will be provided.The cost of dinner ticket is $10 for Members and $12 for non-members.
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