Celebrate Diwali at the Brooklyn Children's Museum

Brooklyn Children’s Museum and The Culture Tree will celebrate Diwali, one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism, with an afternoon of family-friendly activities on Thursday, November 9. The celebration occurs during the Museum’s Amazon Free Hours, which take place every Thursday afternoon from 2:00 to 5:00 pm.

Through a puppet show presented by The Culture Tree, children will learn the history of Diwali, teaching them the meaning of devotion, love, kindness, and valor. Other activities include storytime with author Navina Chhabria, a mithai (Indian sweets)-making workshop by Anu Sehgal, and lantern-making in the Museum’s ColorLab art studio.

Through these activities, children will learn about Diwali, one of India’s biggest and most important festivals of the year.

“The Culture Tree is thrilled to illuminate Brooklyn Children's Museum with the radiant spirit of Diwali, the Festival of Lights,” said Anu Sehgal, Founder of The Culture Tree. “Join us as we celebrate this vibrant Indian tradition, offering families a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the magic of Diwali through engaging activities and unique cultural experiences. You can be a part of this joyous celebration that promotes diversity, understanding, and togetherness, as we light up hearts and minds through this unforgettable event.”

The Museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on November 9, and admission is free during Amazon Free Hours, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. RSVP: https://www.brooklynkids.org/events/diwali-at-bcm/.

About Brooklyn Children’s Museum

Inspired by the energy and diversity of our borough, Brooklyn Children’s Museum creates experiences that ignite curiosity, celebrate identity and cultivate joyful learning. Founded in 1899 as the world’s first children’s museum, Brooklyn Children’s Museum (BCM) is New York City’s largest cultural institution designed especially for families. Proudly based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, BCM serves 300,000 children and caregivers annually with exhibits and programs grounded in visual arts, music and performance, natural science, and world cultures. For more information, visit: www.brooklynkids.org.

About The Culture Tree

The Culture Tree promotes cultural literacy about South Asia through language and educational & cultural programs. Our goal is to create empathy, respect and understanding towards all different cultures and further inclusivity, while still helping address questions about Identity with heritage cultures. We partner with museums, galleries, schools and libraries to implement our classes and programming. Our programs include celebration of key festivals and events, puppet shows, bi-lingual storytime, mindful eating, mindfulness and language classes in key South Asian languages. We are also cultural & diversity consultants and advocate for cultural literacy and diversity & equity in children's programming and education. For more information, visit: www.theculturetree.com.

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