Diwali, the festival of lights, gets off to early start in Buffalo Grove
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, doesn’t officially begin until Oct. 31, but when food and fun is involved, nobody minds an early start.
And so it was Sunday at the Community Arts Center in Buffalo Grove, where crowds gathered for a Diwali celebration that featured games, crafts, performances and more.
Among the young attendees was 6-year-old Aurora Basu of Long Grove, who spent some time creating sand art.
“This is all she does at home is crafts,” said her mom, Anna Basu. “It’s a great way to keep her mind busy.”
Diwali celebrates the spiritual victory of light over darkness, and generally is held over five days.
The Chicago Pon Parai group performs Sunday during a Diwali celebration hosted by the Buffalo Grove Park District at its Community Arts Center.
Karie Angell Luc for the Daily Herald
Karie Angell Luc/for the Daily Herald Aurora Basu, 6, of Long Grove makes sand art. Anna Basu, Aurora’s mother said, “This is all she does at home is crafts. It’s a great way to keep her mind busy.” Taken at the Experience Diwali — A Festival Of Lights on Oct. 20, 2024 in Buffalo Grove.
Karie Angell Luc for the Daily Herald
Launching the teal balloon Sunday is Sumedha Gundu of Buffalo Grove during a Diwali celebration hosted by the Buffalo Grove Park District at its Community Arts Center.
Karie Angell Luc for the Daily Herald
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