Flushing, NY: On Saturday, October 18th, from 12 PM to 4 PM, Flushing Town Hall will celebrate its 11th annual Diwali Festival. The global arts venue will present delicious Indian food, Kathak dance, classical Indian music, and art for audiences of all ages at its Festival of Light.
The fun-filled afternoon promises a vibrant celebration featuring several family-friendly performances and workshops where attendees can immerse themselves in Indian culture and tradition. The stage will come alive with a mesmerizing dance presentation by Kathak classical dancer Abha B. Roy and her Srijan Dance Company, followed by a beautiful sitar recital from Pt. Kinnar Seen, accompanied by Dr. Naren Budhkar on tabla. Families can learn Indian classical and folk dance steps, try their hand at block printing with Dr. Alka Mukerji, and create beautiful rangoli art with Dr. Anju G. Modak. Throughout the event, guests can savor delicious Indian food from Chef Nupur and Queens Curry Kitchen, and even learn to prepare a few traditional dishes during a cooking demonstration. To round out the experience, guests can get a henna tattoo with Bella Beauty, try their hand at Hindi calligraphy, and enjoy more cultural delights.
"We are so excited to bring back our beloved Diwali Festival for its 11th year, a highlight of our year-round global arts programming for the wonderfully diverse audiences of Queens and the whole NYC metro area," says Flushing Town Hall Executive & Artistic Director Ellen Kodadek. "We are incredibly grateful to the Guru Krupa Foundation for their longtime support of this program and the communities we serve."
"For our Diwali Festival, we're bringing master teaching artists to the general public to lead hands-on workshops in Indian dance and art," says Gabrielle M. Hamilton, Director of Education and Public Programs at Flushing Town Hall. “This is a unique opportunity for families to learn about rich and colorful Diwali traditions together. It's a joyful and immersive experience that should not be missed!"
The event runs from 12:00 to 4:00 PM at Flushing Town Hall, located at 137-35 Northern Blvd. Flushing, Queens. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.flushingtownhall.org.
