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Ackland F.A.M.: Diwali Celebration

Date
October 17, 2021
Time
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Venue
Cost
FREE

Description

Join the Ackland as we explore Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, in connection with our current special exhibition Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society. Diwali is a five-day holiday that began in India and is celebrated by over one billion people across faiths around the world. In 2021, Diwali will occur from November 2 to November 6.

Learn more about India and Diwali, courtesy of the Carolina Navigators’ Culture Kit at our Family & Friends Sunday on Sunday, October 17th from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Free Family Activity Kits with art-making activities and more will be available from Sunday, October 17th through November 7th.