Diwali Extravaganza 2022: Cultural Show and Fireworks Celebration
Venue: Burruss Auditorium, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Indian Students Association at Virginia Tech
Date: Sunday, October 23, 2022
Time: 3:30 - 7:15 PM
Event Types: Music, Miscellaneous, Arts & Theatre
Cost: Free
Description:
The Indian Students Association (ISA) at Virginia Tech presents the Diwali Extravaganza 2022: Cultural Show and Fireworks Celebration on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Burruss Auditorium on the campus of Virginia Tech.
Event Schedule:
• 3:30-6:30 PM: Cultural Show (inside Burruss Auditorium)
• 7:00 PM: Fireworks (outside on the Drillfield)
• 7:30 PM: Dinner (inside the Commonwealth Ballroom)
Join ISA at Virginia Tech for a night of celebration! Enjoy the performances of dance, drama and music from our extremely talented student body, an amazing display of fireworks, and savor the flavors of Indian cuisine, all in one night!
Diwali, also called the festival of lights, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, signifying the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair.
Admission is free for the Cultural Show and fireworks.
In addition to the Cultural Show, there is also a special Diwali Dinner Buffet planned starting at 7:30 PM inside the Commonwealth Ballroom located within the Squires Student Center. Advance reservations and payment are required. The cost is $24.99 per person. For more information and to make a reservation, visit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeR8h-XJAA_R7pg-LKAH13Rliv_KzNuDYooFubssxwo8hWoCQ/viewform.
The Indian Students Association (ISA) at Virginia Tech is an international student organization which furthers the interaction between the Indian students, members of the Indian community in Blacksburg, VA and southwest Virginia with the spirit of Virginia Tech. The ISA is a platform for displaying the rich and varied culture and heritage of India as well as encourage students to integrate within the American way of life.
The ISA forms the largest international group on campus with over 600 individuals, consisting of students and families, participating in socio-cultural events each year. We are a strictly secular, non-profit and non-political organization. We sponsor a wide variety of events, including celebration of Indian festivals, volunteer activities for spreading awareness about India, as well as a forum for promoting individual talent.
Links:
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https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organization/isa•
https://www.facebook.com/vt.isa•
https://www.instagram.com/vt_isa/To view the event flyer, visit:
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For more information, visit:
https://www.instagram.com/vt_isa/.