Diwali is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year and it takes place this year beginning on Sunday Nov. 12
Despite its importance, the holiday remains relatively unfamiliar to most non-Indian communities. And yet, both the spirit and theme of this "festival of lights" are universal: the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness.
As a result, ElevAsian and the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) have partnered with the Milwaukee Bucks to host a community celebration of Diwali with the goal of bringing all communities together to learn about and experience the holiday.
The Celebration of Light will take place on Sunday, Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Atrium, 2107 E. Capitol Dr. in Shorewood.
The event will feature a discussion about Diwali along with dance performances, kids' crafts, henna artists and a marketplace. The celebration will culminate with a traditional meal.
Tickets are available for purchase online. The cost is $10 for children (age 10 and under) and $30 for adults.
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