Friday, November 8, 2024

This week in photos: Celebrating Diwali

Photos by Jayne Smith

 

Club International teamed up with Nepalese at Plattsburgh and the Global Education Office to host their annual Diwali festival Nov. 2 in the Warren Ballrooms in the Angell College Center.

 

Diwali, also called the festival of lights, is a holiday associated with the Hindu prosperity goddess Lakshmi. The event featured dances, games and a dinner cooked by members of the clubs which hosted it.

 

Sujal Karki (behind) and Dhir Jain raise a candle to the shrine of Lakshmi.

 

Attendees serve themselves South Asian foods at the event’s buffet.

 

Jain performs a dance routine. Dance performances are common at Diwali festivals due to the celebratory nature of the event.

 

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