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PHOTOS: South Dakota Mines hosts 35th annual Diwali celebration
Spectacular displays of color, vibrant cultural performances, homemade delicacies and a fireworks display marked the 35th annual Diwali celebration at South Dakota Mines on Saturday evening.
A lively dance performance by one local girl combined traditional Indian dance moves with a fun, modern kick at South Dakota Mines' 35th annua…
A fireworks display lit up the skies around South Dakota Mines on Saturday evening, Nov. 23, 2024.
Faculty and staff from South Dakota Mines join representatives of the Mines India Club in lighting the ceremonial lantern.
Cultural performances by local dancers were one of the highlights of Saturday night's events.
A dancer in traditional clothing performs during the 35th annual Diwali celebration at South Dakota Mines on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
South Dakota Mines faculty and students recite the national anthem of India before the Diwali celebration.
A young dancer performs in the Beck Ballroom at the South Dakota Mines Surbeck Center on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Dancers perform in traditional dress, jewelry and with henna tattoos during the 35th annual South Dakota Mines Diwali celebration.
The ceremonial lantern for South Dakota Mines 35th annual Diwali celebration. Diwali is also known as the "Festival of Light."
Diwali fireworks at South Dakota School of Mines on Saturday, Nov. 23 in Rapid City.
Members of the South Dakota Mines India Club were recognized for their efforts in putting on the 35th annual Diwali celebration on Saturday.
An intricate sand painting on display at the Surbeck Center.
A group of women perform a traditional dance for Diwali.
A young girl sings songs in Hindi.
Strands of marigolds decorate the Surbeck Center at South Dakota Mines for Diwali.
Young girls perform traditional dances for Diwali during the 35th annual South Dakota Mines Diwali celebration on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Women in traditional clothing dance onstage in the Beck Ballroom at South Dakota Mines for Diwali.
Part of Saturday's Diwali celebration included a saree-tying contest with members of the crowd.
A young girl performs traditional Indian dances for Diwali at South Dakota Mines in November 2024.
