CELEBRATED AROUND THE globe, Diwali is the largest, brightest, and most popular event in the Indian calendar.
The theme for 2024 is “An Ode to Nature”, with many customs and rituals including plants, reflecting the festival’s synergy with the natural world.
Vancouverites can celebrate the Festival of Lights on October 27 from 2 to 5 pm at Diwali Downtown Vancouver at the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre, with an event full of South Asian music and dance performances, plus a festive Diwali market and foodtrucks.