Diwali "The Festival of Lights!" Rohi's Readery x The Square WPB

600 South Rosemary Avenue,West Palm Beach FL 33401

22 October, 2022

Description

Rohi's Readery and The Square are teaming up for another beautiful event promoting inclusivity and diversity. Join us as we celebrate, Diwali "The Festival Of Lights", through cultural entertainment programming, including a Revolutionary Storytime and Activity, Lantern Making with Resource Depot, pop ups of Indian delicacies, henna design and accessories, vibrant music and closing out with dancing and the lighting of the Wishing Tree. We cannot wait to celebrate in true festive spirit together! All ethnicities and nationalities are welcome to share in the power of human connection and community through inclusive experiences. Learn the history and meaning of this beautiful festival, and how it is celebrated in India and around the world. Tentative Schedule of Events**12-9PM live music and performances on the lawn3-7PM12PM-3PM; 5-9PM: Indian Performances and Music on the Lawn - "Sounds of Hope" 3PM: Holi Revolutionary Storytime presented by Rohi's Readery- "Diwali Joy" 4PM: Rohi's Readery x Resource Depot Lantern Making Art Activity - "You are a Bright Light" 5PM: Dance Performance/ Workshop with Local Dance Team- "Move & Groove to the Beat" 7PM: Wishing Tree Lighting and Rangoli Decorating- "Prosperity and Happiness for All" Ongoing Pop Ups and Activities3-7PMLocal Restaurant Indian Delicacies Henna Artist Pop Up with Sahrish Ahmed (@henna_by_sahrish) Clothing and Accessories Pop Up with Padma Fashion and Spa (local Indian owned store) Sweet Treats Space Diya and Rangoli Flower Making Station with Jaime Castellanos of @mypaintedhouseart and Kristina Hambrock @brockinfourthgrade of The Greene School About Rohi's Readery (www.rohisreadery.com): Follow us on IG at @rohisreadery The mission of Rohi's Readery is to provide accessibility to all through the love of critical literacy, the talents and gifts of the community, and educational programming. Thus, programming is FREE (paid for by Rohi's Readery) unless otherwise stated on the event site. Donations are appreciated and will go back into Revolutionary Educational Programming. Venmo @rohisreaderywww.rohisreadery.comSee you soon Revolutionary Readers!