Wyoming Arts Council

Search

Text Only

Indian classical musicians Rajeev Taranath and Abhiman Kaushal perform Oct. 5 at UW Diwali Night

Featured News | September 24, 2013

diwali night uw

News from UW:

The 11th annual Diwali Night at the University of Wyoming features an evening of Indian culture including music, performances and a fashion show at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in the College of Arts and Sciences auditorium. A free dinner, with tickets required, is set for 7:30 p.m. in the Wyoming Union Ballroom.

“Diwali,” also known as the “Festival of Lights,” is India’s largest festival, celebrating the victory of good over evil.

The night will start with Indian classical musicians, Rajeev Taranath and Abhiman Kaushal from California, Mudra Dance Studio, and DJ Rinku and DJ Paul from Denver. UW students from India will be featured in the fashion show.

Tickets for the dinner are available at the Wyoming Union information desk at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, and also may be obtained Oct. 1-2. Ticket distribution will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Milaap, the official UW Indian student organization, and ASUW sponsor this event. For more information on these events, contact Vishal K. Nangla at (307) 223-6880 or email vnangla@uwyo.edu.

Photo: Indian classical musician Abhiman Kaushal will play the tabla during the cultural portion of the Diwali Night program. (Milaap Photo)

Sort By Category By Month By Year

WAC Accessibility Statement

The Wyoming Arts Council believes that experiencing the arts should be accessible for all, including people with mental and/or physical disabilities, older adults, military/veterans, people living in institutions and those who lack access to the arts due to geographic isolation, cultural difference and economic hardship.

Governor Mark Gordon
Cancel