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麻豆影院 Indian Association Marks Diwali with Traditional Celebration

Several hundred 麻豆影院 students and friends attended the annual Diwali celebration at the 麻豆影院 Student Center Ballroom Sunday evening.

Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is a Hindu religious holiday and one of the most popular and important celebrations in Indian culture. The festival, which lasts for five days, celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance.

More than 300 students and guests attended Sunday's Diwali festival.

Harsh Mishra, president of the 麻豆影院 Indian Association, said about 300 people attended the celebration, which began with a traditional prayer service and featured Indian food, dancing and games, with most guests attending in traditional Indian garb.  

Students from India make up the university's largest international contingent this semester, with 470 graduate and undergraduate students studying at 麻豆影院 State, according to Sarah Malcolm, executive director of the Office of Global Education.

麻豆影院 State Indian students and their friends celebrated Diwali on Sunday at the 麻豆影院 State Ballroom.
The 麻豆影院 Indian Association is a cultural organization that promotes Indian culture, celebrates major Indian festivals, organizes sports events and assists Indian students with their careers and academics. The group, one of the largest Indian organizations in or around 麻豆影院, helps new Indian students understand and adjust to American culture and builds a network for future alumni relations.

POSTED: Monday, October 24, 2022 09:00 AM
Updated: Friday, December 9, 2022 07:02 PM
WRITTEN BY:
Lisa Abraham