SCAD Indian Student Association hosts Diwali [PHOTO ESSAY]

By Marian Carrasquero

The SCAD Indian Student Association presented the Diwali Festival of Lights last Friday, Nov. 6, at the Montgomery House lawn. Among the cheerful crowd some students dressed in colorful traditional Indian attires and represented their culture proudly. Diwali at SCAD featured traditional Indian decorations, Bollywood dance performances by students, Henna tattoos, music and food catered by the local restaurant Taste of India. Diwali is celebrated to commemorate the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating the Demon King Ravana. Diwali signifies the awareness of inner light and brings peace and joy.