Happy Diwali ~ Festival of Lights

Thank You to Everyone Who Made the 2024 Celebration a Success!

Students, faculty members, classified professionals and administrators joined in the celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the Main Quad, where they experienced the warmth of community with activities, performances and food! 

students laughing at table

woman drawing on hand


sweets on a tray


vice consul speaking


student dancing


college leaders with Indian vice consul


President Christina Espinosa-Pieb


student speakers


women dancing


volunteers at food table


Diwali is the annual festival of lights celebrated in South Asia and around the world.

It represents the spiritual victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and good over evil. It also commemorates different historical events and stories for people of different regions and languages.

Diwali is celebrated with family and friends by lighting earthen lamps (Diya), prayers (Puja), rituals, Rangoli decorations, fireworks and sweets.

Want to Learn More?

Check out the online LibGuide for more about the history and significance of Diwali.

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Thank You To Our Generous Supporters

  • Veronica Avila
  • Dave Capitolo
  • Cecilia Hui
  • Anu Khanna
  • Judy C. Miner (Chancellor Emerita)
  • Leah Riley
  • David Curtis Rodgers
  • De Anza Student Government (DASG)
  • Indian Students Association
  • International Student Programs
  • Office of Equity, Social Justice and Multicultural Education

Highlights from the 2023 Celebration

Diwali dancers in colorful clothes

students at table with colorful candles and other items


two women in colorful gowns


man and woman with microphones


dean and former chancellor seated in colorful gowns

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Thank You To Our 2023 Supporters

  • Lidia Burlanescu
  • Pok Hui
  • Anu Khanna
  • Judy C. Miner, Chancellor Emerita
  • Gabriela Nocito
  • De Anza Student Government (DASG)
  • International Student Programs
  • Office of Equity, Social Justice and Multicultural Education

Highlights from Diwali 2022 – Thank You for Joining Us! 

Diwali ornaments

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