In Partnership with Hindu Cultural Community Center and Shanmuka Theaters

Livermore Valley Arts and Las Positas College present

Diwali Festival of Lights

11 AM – 3 PM on the Bankhead Plaza

Featuring traditional cultural performances and booths

The celebration is an ancient Hindu festival that marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. Diwali is celebrated every autumn or spring in South Asian countries such as India and Nepal. The tradition originated as a festival marking the last harvest of the year before the start of winter and spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair.