Happy Diwali ~ Festival of Lights
Join Us This Year to Celebrate!
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024
- Time: 2:30-5:30 p.m. – come for an hour or as long as you can!
- Location: Main Quad on campus
Diwali is the annual festival of lights celebrated in South Asia and around the world. It represents the spiritual victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and good over evil. It also commemorates different historical events and stories for people of different regions and languages. Diwali is celebrated with family and friends by lighting earthen lamps (Diya), prayers (Puja), rituals, Rangoli decorations, fireworks and sweets.
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If you'd like to support this event, please use the form below to sign up as a volunteer, or you can make a donation through the Foothill-De Anza Foundation.
Thank You to Everyone Who Made the 2023 Celebration a Success!
Students, faculty members, classified professionals and administrators joined in the celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 25, in the Sunken Garden, where they experienced the warmth of community with activities, performances and food! Please scroll down for more photos in a gallery format.
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Thank You To Our Generous Supporters
- Lidia Burlanescu
- Pok Hui
- Anu Khanna
- Judy C. Miner, Chancellor Emerita
- Gabriela Nocito
- De Anza Student Government (DASG)
- International Student Programs
- Office of Equity, Social Justice and Multicultural Education
Highlights from Diwali 2022 – Thank You for Joining Us!
