LANGLEY, BC - On Saturday, October 24th, Muriel Arnason Library and the
Township of Langley celebrated their 6th annual Diwali, the Festival of
Lights. The festival was a colourful event where hundreds of people of
all ages enjoyed Henna, crafts, face painting, a feature film on Diwali,
and food in a festive atmosphere. Councillor Grant Ward and Mel
Kositsky conveyed their wishes for a happy Diwali to the community. The Library was filled with people of all ages during the afternoon’s festivities. Adults could choose to have their hands decorated with Mehndi, or henna. Children painted diyas, or clay lamps, created lanterns, and did a variety of crafts. A feature film on Indian Diwali was showed that was well received.
