AAPI Westport recently hosted a Diwali event to celebrate the festival of lights with arts, crafts, music and dance.
The event was held at MoCA Westport. Diwali is an important holiday in India and is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs across the world.
AAPI Westport was started in March 2021. Its mission is “to foster a sense of belonging within our community, as well as increase AAPI visibility and awareness throughout Westport and beyond.”
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Shruti Gupta gives a henna tattoo demonstration while her daughter, Shriya Gupta, 13, watched as AAPI Westport hosts a Diwali event on Friday at MoCA in Westport. The celebration included arts, crafts and music.
Jia Mundra, 4, holds a sparkler during the celebration.
Avish Punia, 8, shows off his henna tattoo at the Diwali celebration in Westport.
Meera Tetpal, 5, of Westport decorates a clay lamp during the Diwali celebration in Westport.