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Celebrating community, culture & connection! 📚We’re so happy to welcome Vancouver Island Regional Library – Nanaimo Harb...
10/10/2026

Celebrating community, culture & connection! 📚

We’re so happy to welcome Vancouver Island Regional Library – Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch as a vendor at our 3rd Annual A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration! 🪔

For three years now, the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library has been celebrating Diwali alongside us, and we are so grateful for their continued support of our community and this special event. ❤️

Libraries are such wonderful spaces for learning, discovery, and bringing people together, and we’re so thankful to have them as part of our Diwali celebration year after year! 📖🌟

Join us as we celebrate the Festival of Lights with local businesses, cultural experiences, crafts, and community connections!

🪔 A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:30 PM
📍 Nanaimo Museum
🎟️ Free community event!

Register online for your free ticket:
https://nanaimomuseum.ca/events/diwali-market-2026/

Thank you, Nanaimo Harbourfront Library, for being part of our Diwali family for the past three years! We can’t wait to celebrate with you again!
🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤍

Meet our Diwali Vendor: Jai Patel!We’re so happy to welcome Jai Patel, owner of Pharmasave Rutherford, to A Glimpse of I...
10/07/2026

Meet our Diwali Vendor: Jai Patel!

We’re so happy to welcome Jai Patel, owner of Pharmasave Rutherford, to A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration!

Jai Patel is a local, independent Pharmacist who has been serving communities across Vancouver Island for over 10 years. As a community based Pharmacist, he’s passionate about making healthcare personal, accessible, and convenient from prescription renewals and minor ailments prescribing to vaccinations, free prescription delivery, home health care supplies, compression stockings, and more.

But this Diwali, we’re excited to have Jai join us not just as a Pharmacist, but as a local business owner and community member coming together to celebrate South Asian culture and the Festival of Lights. 🪔

📍 Nanaimo Museum, Downtown Nanaimo
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:30 PM
🎟️ FREE community celebration

Register for your tickets at: https://nanaimomuseum.ca/events/diwali-market-2026/

Bring your family, bring your friends, and come celebrate Diwali with us! 🪔

🪔✨ DIWALI VENDOR SPOTLIGHT! ✨🪔Meet Ratul Goyal, Realtor with RLP Nanaimo Realty Ratul brings a thoughtful and practical ...
10/06/2026

🪔✨ DIWALI VENDOR SPOTLIGHT! ✨🪔

Meet Ratul Goyal, Realtor with RLP Nanaimo Realty

Ratul brings a thoughtful and practical approach to real estate, drawing on his experience in real estate investing, renovations and property management. For him, it’s not just about buying and selling homes, it’s about helping people make informed decisions, protecting his clients’ interests, and building genuine relationships along the way.

But here’s the part we love most … he’s also a dance dad! ❤️ Through his family, Ratul has embraced and supported the joy of South Asian arts and culture, cheering on the next generation of dancers and being part of our local arts community.

We’re so grateful to have Ratul supporting our 3rd Annual A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration and helping us bring our community together through culture, art, music, dance and celebration.

📍 Nanaimo Museum, Downtown Nanaimo
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:30 PM
🎟️ FREE admission!

Come celebrate Diwali with us! 🪔

Register online: https://nanaimomuseum.ca/events/diwali-market-2026/

We are excited to welcome The Counselling HUB to our 3rd Annual A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration! Co-owned by Jaso...
09/25/2026

We are excited to welcome The Counselling HUB to our 3rd Annual A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration!

Co-owned by Jason Bains and Kuldeep Basi, The Counselling HUB is a Nanaimo-based counselling practice built around Helping, Understanding, and Belonging.

Their team offers individual, couples, and family counselling in a welcoming and inclusive space, supporting people from all backgrounds. They also have a special passion for supporting individuals and families within our South Asian community.

Stop by their table during our celebration to meet the team, learn more about their services, and connect with this wonderful local practice!

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕐 1:00–3:30 PM
📍 Nanaimo Museum, Downtown Nanaimo
🎟️ FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

Register online: https://nanaimomuseum.ca/events/diwali-market-2026/

📞 250-667-1142
📧 [email protected]
🌐 thecounsellinghub.ca

We’re so grateful to have The Counselling HUB joining us this year! 🪔✨

Introducing Priyanshi Batra!Priyanshi has loved dancing for as long as she can remember. Her mom even jokes that she lea...
09/24/2026

Introducing Priyanshi Batra!

Priyanshi has loved dancing for as long as she can remember. Her mom even jokes that she learned how to dance before she learned how to properly walk! 💃🏽

She began as a self-taught dancer before taking Bollywood dance classes as a child. After moving to Vancouver Island with her family at age 12, she continued exploring different styles, including hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary, and even competed during her time at Harbour Dance Studios.

Today, Priyanshi continues to dance, learn, and choreograph in her free time. We’re so excited to have her collaborate with Vancouver Island Bhangra for a special Bollywood dance performance at the 3rd Annual A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration! 🪔

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕐 1:00–3:30 PM
📍 Nanaimo Museum, Downtown Nanaimo
🎟️ FREE Community Celebration

Presented in collaboration with Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society, Nanaimo Museum, and Rang Society.

Join us for an afternoon of dance, music, culture, and community as we celebrate Diwali together!

✨ A Diwali favourite is BACK! ✨We’re so excited to welcome Dassamosa Food Truck , and owners Rick & Navleen, back for th...
09/18/2026

✨ A Diwali favourite is BACK! ✨

We’re so excited to welcome Dassamosa Food Truck , and owners Rick & Navleen, back for their 3rd year at our Annual Free Community Diwali Celebration! 🪔

For the third year in a row, they’ll be joining us to bring delicious food and their wonderful energy to A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration.

There’s nothing better than celebrating Diwali with great food, music, culture, and community, and Dassamosa has become such a special part of our annual celebration!

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕐 1:00–3:30 PM
📍 Nanaimo Museum
🎟️ FREE Community Event

Come hungry and enjoy delicious offerings from Dassamosa alongside talented local performers, South Asian vendors, a diya-making craft, and so much more!

Advance registration is required:
👉 https://nanaimomuseum.ca/events/diwali-market-2026/

MEET SUNNY UPPAL | DHOL NATION ALLIANCE We’re thrilled to welcome Sunny Uppal, passionate Punjabi cultural ambassador an...
09/17/2026

MEET SUNNY UPPAL | DHOL NATION ALLIANCE

We’re thrilled to welcome Sunny Uppal, passionate Punjabi cultural ambassador and a driving force behind Dhol Nation Alliance, to A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration! 🪘

Founded in 2002, Dhol Nation Alliance is dedicated to celebrating and sharing the rich traditions of Punjab through the powerful, vibrant sounds of the dhol.

Sunny and his talented collective of dhol players have performed on some of British Columbia’s most prominent stages, including Rogers Arena, the Orpheum, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Canada Place, and more. They are also proud to be the official Dhol Drummers of the Vancouver Canucks! 🥁🏒

At our Diwali celebration, Sunny will share the rhythm, history, and traditions of the dhol through an exciting Dhol Demonstration & Workshop. Learn about this iconic Punjabi drum, experience its powerful rhythms, and even have a chance to try playing the dhol yourself!

Whether you’re hearing the dhol for the first time or already love its infectious beat, this is an experience you won’t want to miss! 🔥

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕐 1:00–3:30 PM
📍 Nanaimo Museum
🎟️ FREE Community Event

Advance registration is required:
👉 https://nanaimomuseum.ca/events/diwali-market-2026/

Come celebrate Diwali through music, culture, community, connection, and experience the unmistakable rhythm of Punjab! 🪔🥁

🪔✨ Get ready to experience the energy of Bhangra this Diwali! We’re excited to welcome the Vancouver Island Bhangra Seni...
09/14/2026

🪔✨ Get ready to experience the energy of Bhangra this Diwali!

We’re excited to welcome the Vancouver Island Bhangra Senior Girls Team to the stage at A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration!

These talented young dancers will bring their incredible energy, passion, and love of Bhangra to our annual free community celebration. We can’t wait to see them light up the stage! 💃🏽🔥

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕐 1:00–3:30 PM
📍 Nanaimo Museum in Downtown Nanaimo
🎟️ FREE admission • All ages welcome!

Join us for an afternoon celebrating South Asian arts, culture, and community with local performances, a diya-making craft, South Asian food and vendors, and plenty of Diwali spirit. ✨

Admission is FREE, but advance registration is required.

👉 Register here: https://nanaimomuseum.ca/events/diwali-market-2026/

A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration is presented in partnership with Rang Society, Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society, Vancouver Island Bhangra, City of Nanaimo Local Government, and the Nanaimo Museum.

🪔 Come celebrate Diwali with us and cheer on these amazing young dancers!

🪔✨ Get ready for a burst of Bollywood and Bhangra! ✨🪔We’re delighted to welcome the Vancouver Island Bhangra Junior Girl...
09/13/2026

🪔✨ Get ready for a burst of Bollywood and Bhangra! ✨🪔

We’re delighted to welcome the Vancouver Island Bhangra Junior Girls Team to the stage at A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration!

These talented young dancers will be bringing Bollywood flair and Bhangra energy to Nanaimo Museum with a fun filled performance that you won’t want to miss! 💃🏽🌟

Come cheer them on as they celebrate the joy of dance and share their love for South Asian culture with our community. ❤️

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕐 1:00–3:30 PM
📍 Nanaimo Museum in Downtown Nanaimo
🎟️ FREE admission • All ages welcome!

Enjoy talented local artists, make your own diya lamp, and explore food and goods from local South Asian vendors. 🪔✨

Admission is FREE, but advance registration is required.

👉 Register here: https://nanaimomuseum.ca/events/diwali-market-2026/

A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration is presented in partnership with Rang Society, Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society, Vancouver Island Bhangra, the City of Nanaimo Local Government and the Nanaimo Museum.

🪔 Bring the family, celebrate Diwali, and come cheer on these amazing young performers! ✨

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Meet Drisha Tamma!We’re excited to welcome Drisha Tamma, a student of Sudnya Mulye Artistic Director and Teacher at Sudn...
09/12/2026

Meet Drisha Tamma!

We’re excited to welcome Drisha Tamma, a student of Sudnya Mulye Artistic Director and Teacher at Sudnya Mulye to the stage at A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration!

Drisha will be sharing the beauty and grace of Bharatanatyam, one of India’s classical dance traditions, through a special performance celebrating the spirit of Diwali. 

Come experience the artistry, storytelling, and cultural traditions of India with us!

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 1:00–3:30PM
📍 Nanaimo Museum in Downtown Nanaimo, BC
🎟️ Free Community Event

Register online: https://nanaimomuseum.ca/events/diwali-market-2026/

Bring your family and friends and join us as we celebrate Diwali together! 

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