Event Partner
Diwali: South Asian Festival of Lights
Photo: Courtesy Hindi Time Kids
Photo: Courtesy Hindi Time Kids
Date & Time
Sunday, November 12
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This event is in the past.
Tickets
Included with Admission
Location
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East Classroom, Lower Lobby
Burke Museum
4303 Memorial Way NE
Seattle, WA, United States
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Celebrate with us! Burke Museum education partner Hindi Time Kids has planned an exciting all-ages event to teach visitors about the meaning and traditions of Diwali, a South Asian annual festival of lights celebrated in many parts of the world. The word ‘Diwali’ derives from Sanskrit language and means “a row of lights." Diwali is a time for gathering with loved ones, celebrating life, and enjoying illumination of lights in the form of candles, kandil (lanterns), diya (clay lamps) and fireworks.
Activities include:
– Clay diya painting and decorations
– Wooden diya stencils and diya foam stickers to make Diwali cards
– Story time for children in Hindi about Diwali
– Taste Diwali food and sweets
Photo: Courtesy Hindi Time Kids
Photo: Courtesy Hindi Time Kids
Photo: Courtesy Hindi Time Kids
Photo: Courtesy Hindi Time Kids
About Hindi Time Kids
Hindi Time Kids is a language & culture enrichment program that teaches children outside South Asia how to communicate in Hindi and celebrate the South Asian culture in a fun & engaging way.
Founded by Wasfee Vazir, Hindi Time Kids is a 100% woman-owned business headquartered in the Pacific Northwest.
Visit the Hindi Time Kids website for more information. Learn more.
