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Date
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time
12:00 p.m.
Place
Armory Food & Event Hall
Cost
Free Event

Diwali: Lights of India is October 18th: 12pm - 6pm at the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public. 

Seattle Center Festál is a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals, produced in partnership with community organizations. In 2022, Festál celebrated 25 years of stories and traditions, ushering in a new era of hybrid programming. Learn more about Festál and subscribe to the  newsletter for updates.

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EVENT Schedule – Saturday, October 18: 12pm-6pm

ARMORY STAGE

Time

Activity

12:00pm-12:40pm

Indian Classical Choir by Swaranjali School of Music

12:50pm-1:15pm

Odissi by Urvasi Dance Ensemble

1:20pm-1:35pm

Kathak by Angakala Kathak Academy

1:35pm-1:37pm

Deepti Designs Talk

1:40pm-2:00pm

Folk and Semi-Classical Fusion by Labonyo

2:00pm-2:02pm

Talk on Mayapur by Vedic Cultural Center

2:05pm-2:45pm

Dance Performance by VCC Cowherd Girls

2:45pm-2:47pm

Paint a Style Talk

2:50pm-3:05pm

Kathak Fusion by Alpha Dance Academy

3:05pm-3:07pm

Love to Share Foundation of America Puppet Show Talk

3:10pm-3:50pm

Art Forms of Kerala

3:50pm-3:52pm

Expressions Art Talk

4:15pm-4:30pm

Percussion Ensemble by Indian Percussive Arts Center

4:35pm-4:55pm

Folk Dances of Maharashtra by Seattle Taal Squad, Led by Isha Tarte

5:10pm-6:00pm

Classical Violin Youth Ensemble by Temple of Music

 

ARMORY MAINFLOOR ACTIVITIES

All Day

  • Spice Making
  • Flower Mandala
  • Henna
  • Face Painting
  • Roti Making

ARMORY BALCONY 

Mayapur Temple Cutout and Story by Vedic Cultural Center

 

ARMORY LOFT 2

Time

Activity

 All Day

Vedic Arts and Tales by Deepti Designs

 

ARMORY LOFT 3

Time

Activity/Performance

 All Day

Puppet Show and Workshop by Love to Share Foundation

 

ARMORY LOFT 4

Time

Activity/Performance

 All Day

Visual Art Gallery and Workshop by Expression Arts

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Entry Charge
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