The Indian Culture Association held its annual Diwali celebration Saturday night at Hunter Welcome Center. The event consisted of authentic Indian cuisine, giveaways, choreographed dance, Indian music, and an open dance floor. This year’s Diwali also included a 360 photo booth and a Henna station from Henna Creations By Tasha. The celebration was open to students, faculty, and the Abilene community. Diwali is one of the most important holidays in Indian culture and it is named after the clay lamps that they light outside homes, representing the inner light that protects from the spiritual darkness.
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- Community members participate in a choreographed dance performance at Diwali. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
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- Guests at Diwali start a dance trail. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
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- Guests at Diwali dance along to the music. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
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- Members of ICA serve Indian cuisine to guests at Diwali. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
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- Community members dance along with the music. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
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- Community members dance along to the music. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
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- Guests film and watch the choreographed dance performance at Diwali. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
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- Community members participate in a choreographed dance performance at Diwali. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
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- Tasha from “Henna Creations By Tasha” creates designs at a table during Diwali. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
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- Community members participate in a choreographed dance performance at Diwali. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
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- Guests choose their props at a 360 photo booth at Diwali. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
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- Community members participate in a choreographed dance performance at Diwali. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
