Diwali or Deepavali - the 'Festival of Lights'

By Karen Miller
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diwali and young children's celebrations

Celebrating Diwali or Deepavali, the Indian Festival of Lights is a fun way to bring Indian music and culture into your early childhood service and strengthen links with the Indian diaspora (or scattering of people to other countries).

Below is:

factual information and a discussion about the celebration
different ways you can participate with children and lots of activity ideas

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