The Hindu holiday of Diwali is India's biggest and brightest national holiday. But Indians around the world come together to celebrate the festival of lights. Diwali or Deepawali is known as the festival of lights because of the oil lamps and electric lights that people use to decorate homes, businesses and public spaces. As a celebration of the victory of good over evil and light over darkness, light is an important physical and spiritual symbol of the holiday. Our children painted Diyas and Rangoli patterns. Our wonderful parents dressed in traditional finery shared stories and amazing food with us. Please enjoy the video of traditional Indian dance performed by Anvita's mom Beena below.
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