Asia After Dark | Diwali Festival

Celebrate Diwali , the festival of lights, with an evening of food, music, dance, and activities! Learn how different regions celebrate this Hindu holiday, create crafts to take home, and see the museum lit up once the sun goes down. Register in advance for the best experience. Some activities have a limited capacity, with entry on a first-come, first-served basis. Food Vendors Cuisine from the Indian Diaspora 5–9 p.m. West Building, Plaza Activities Trunk Show with Saaj by G 1-9 p.m. East Building, Museum Store Family Gallery Activities 5–7 p.m. West Building, North Corridor and Galleries 1 and 2 Storytelling with Sana Hoda - Stories of the World: Diwali 5-7 p.m. West Building, North Corridor Color a Diya 5–9 p.m. East Building, Level B2, ImaginAsia Decorate a Rangoli with Kulture Khazana East Building, Level B1, Gallery 27 5–9 p.m. Performances Strings for the Festival of Lights: Classical Sarod Recital by Swarnendu 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. West Building, Meyer Auditorium Dance Performances by Vishious Vicinity 5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 7 p.m. West Building, Plaza Afterhours Dance Party with DJ MAIYA 7:30–9:30 p.m. West Building, Plaza Tours & Talks Conservation Cart Talk 6–7 p.m. West Building, South Corridor Curator Tours | Arts of the Indian Subcontinent 7:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. West Building, Galleries 1–2 Spotlight Talks | The Peacock Room 7–9 p.m. West Building, Gallery 12 Spotlight Talks | The Art of Knowing 6–9 p.m. East Building, Gallery 22 Special Decorations See the museum lit up to celebrate Diwali 5–9:30 p.m. West Building, Plaza and Courtyard Image credit: National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Photo by Sonya Pencheva