Join the Chatham-Kent Asian Cultural Association for Diwali in Chatham-Kent 2026, an evening celebrating the festival of lights!
Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Chatham-Kent Secondary School, 285 McNaughton Ave East, Chatham.
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Dinner (registration required)
7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Cultural programme (free and open to all)
For dinner registration: Scan the QR code above or visit Diwali in CK 2026 - Dinner Registration
For more information: 519-401-3162 or ckaca.events@gmail.com
Supported by Riverview Gaming Centre.
About Diwali
Diwali is also known as the festival of lights. It is the biggest and one of the most important holidays forContinue reading
Join the Chatham-Kent Asian Cultural Association for Diwali in Chatham-Kent 2026, an evening celebrating the festival of lights!
Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Chatham-Kent Secondary School, 285 McNaughton Ave East, Chatham.
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Dinner (registration required)
7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Cultural programme (free and open to all)
For dinner registration: Scan the QR code above or visit Diwali in CK 2026 - Dinner Registration
For more information: 519-401-3162 or ckaca.events@gmail.com
Supported by Riverview Gaming Centre.
About Diwali
Diwali is also known as the festival of lights. It is the biggest and one of the most important holidays for many people in our community. The festival began as a Hindu celebration but is now celebrated by many communities with different legends associated with the festival. What remains consistent across the legends is the theme of good triumphing over evil.
Diwali (or Deepavali) means row of lights in Sanskrit. This is why Diyas (a traditional lamp) and fireworks are important symbols during the festival. These symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness.
Diwali is celebrated over 5 days and marks the start of the Hindu New Year. Over these days, people clean and decorate their homes, shop for gold items to bring good fortune, draw Rangoli, lights fireworks, pray, feast, share gifts, and visit with family and friends.
The exact dates Diwali is honoured change each year and are determined by the position of the moon. Usually, Diwali falls in October or November.
