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Tuesday – Friday September 2 through September 27
Get Dotty, Doodle Art Fun
Facilitated by CDM Visual Art Specialist Muneeba Zeeshan
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Labor Day

Get dotty and create vibrant art doodles using dot markers and pens. This activity combines elements of art line, color, and shape. Let your imagination connect the dots through playful creations. They can be happy, jumpy, or plain silly. Let’s see what you do. Ready, set, dot.

Diwali Festival of Lights


 

Diwali: Festival of Lights

 
October 19, 2024
Special Programming from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
 

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Discover the meaning and rich traditions of Diwali during our festive celebration. Make a Diya lamp, learn about traditions, delight in Rangoli artwork by Tanisha Shah, and enjoy music and dance. Diwali is one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists. Join us!

The festival usually lasts five days and is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar month Kartika.

 

Featuring:

 
Rangoli Installation by Purvi & Tanisha Shah
Museum entrance

Make a Diya Lamp
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
in Streets

 

Performances:

 
11:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
in the Cadence Amphitheatre

  • MCs Kavita Sreedhar & Kishan Sreedhar, Radio Dehotties
  • Sindhu Shivani Ravuri, solo dance and dance instruction
  • Aerodance, dance performances
  • Kathak Kala Vihar, dancer performances

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

  • MCs Kavita Sreedhar & Kishan Sreedhar, Radio Dehotties
  • Sun Bollywood, dance performances, dance instruction and fashion show

 

Learn more as India Parent Magazine interviews Director of Education Jessica Torres

 

 

This program was made possible by grants from the City of San José, Office of Cultural Affairs, and First Tech Federal Credit Union.

City of San JoseOffice of Cultural Affairs First Tech

 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAST EVENTS

Meet the Artist

This celebration is created in partnership with the Museum’s South Asian Cultural Advisors

 

The museum is committed to promoting the region’s diversity through the Cultural Celebration Series so that families of all backgrounds can explore the many cultures and traditions in Silicon Valley. Cultural celebrations offer opportunities for building global awareness for people to explore and understand their cultural differences and similarities.

The series includes: El Dia de Los Tres Reyes Magos, Lunar New Year, Nowruz, Proud of My Family, Juneteenth, Mid-Autumn Moon Festival,  Diwali Festival, Dia de los Muertos, and Menorahs & Miracles.

Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Join us at the Museum as we celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival!

 

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Saturday, September 21, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Explore Chinese and Vietnamese customs of celebrating and giving thanks to the moon and the bountiful harvest season while learning more about this joyous holiday.

Performances

Lion Dance by Yun Yee Tong, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Activities

  • Make a Playdough Mooncake
  • Theatre Video Presentation about the Autumn Moon Festival

Want to learn more about the traditions of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival? Watch this video from our program at the Museum.

Our supporting sponsors:

This program was made possible, in part, by a Cultural Affairs grant from the City of San Jose.

 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAST EVENTS

Lion Dance

This program is created in partnership with the Museum’s Cultural Advisors.
The museum is committed to promoting the region’s diversity through the Cultural Celebration Series so that families of all backgrounds can explore the many cultures and traditions in Silicon Valley. Cultural celebrations offer opportunities for building global awareness for people to explore and understand their cultural differences and similarities.

 
The series includes: El Dia de Los Tres Reyes Magos, Lunar New Year, Nowruz, Proud of My Family, Juneteenth, Mid-Autumn Moon Festival,  Diwali Festival, Dia de los Muertos, and Menorahs & Miracles.