Diwali at Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C., 2001

Photograph of a dance performance at a Diwali celebration put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi… more

Photograph of a dance performance at a Diwali celebration put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi… more

Photograph of a dancer at a Diwali celebration put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi pooja,… more

Photograph of dancers performing with dandiyas at a Diwali celebration put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti… more

Photograph of a dance performance by children at a Diwali celebration put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti… more

Photograph of a dance performance at a Diwali celebration put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi… more

Photograph of a dance performance by children at a Diwali celebration put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti… more

Photograph of a dance performance featuring dandiyas at a Diwali celebration put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by… more

Photograph of a dancer at a Diwali celebration put on by the Hindu Cultural Society and Community Centre of B.C. in Burnaby, B.C. Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is a major religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, and translates to "the Festival of Lights." The festival lasts five days: the first day is known as Dhanteras; followed by Choti Diwali; Lakshmi pooja,… more