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Wayne Lights Up For Diwali At Upcoming Celebration
Join members of the community for dancing, music, and food to celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights.
WAYNE, NJ — All are welcome to celebrate the colorful Festival of Lights at a Diwali lighting in Wayne, hosted by the township and members of the local Indian community.
The event will be Monday, Nov. 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the municipal building (475 Valley Road).
The five-day "Festival of Lights" is celebrated by many Hindu and South Asian people every year. This year, the first day of Diwali fell on Oct. 31.
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As Diwali is also a time for service and charitable giving, attendees are also asked to bring a donation for the Wayne Interfaith Network food pantry. Every item donated earns one token, and you can exchange five tokens for a Diwali snack box. The items most needed at WIN are canned vegetables, canned soups, canned protein, Knorr rice and pasta kits, and small jars of jelly.
Vendors are welcome to participate in the event, and can email waynedesis@gmail.com to get more information.
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