More than 50 students attended the celebrations for Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, at SCAD Atlanta Oct. 27-28.
The SCAD Indian Students Association, Atlanta (SISAA) and the International Student Services Office presented the event, which included celebrations at the Hub, a day trip to a Hindu temple and the Global Mall, and an evening of music and food at the Digital Media Center (DMC).
Over the course of the celebrations, students had the opportunities to receive henna tattoos, eat authentic Indian food and learn about Hindu and Indian culture.
Diwali, celebrated in October or November every year, is considered India’s largest and most important holiday. It originated as a harvest festival, but in current times, it marks the beginning of the Indian fiscal year. It’s known as the festival of lights because of the Indian tradition of placing clay lamps outside their homes.
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