Diwali in Coquitlam

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Join us on October 10 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre to celebrate Diwali! Presented alongside with Diwali Fest, this celebration will feature activities for kids, snacks and drinks, vendors, a henna station, and performances inside the Evergreen theatre.

Diwali is a South Asian religious festival focused on light and triumph of good over evil. Having historical origins dating back thousands of years, this celebration is an important cultural practice for many Hindus and Sikhs in Coquitlam, making it a part of our city's diverse heritage.

Friday, October 10th - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Free. Registration required to access theatre performances, but no registration required for other activities.

Evergreen Cultural Centre - 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam.

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• Registration for performances coquitlamheritage.ca

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Coquitlam Heritage

Coquitlam Heritage Society (CHS) started its operations around June 1993 in the lower level (basement) of Mackin House. Its initial objectives were to restore Mackin House and turn it into a heritage house museum. The renovations were completed in 1999 and CHS opened Mackin House Museum to the public.

Today, CHS offers numerous services to Coquitlam’s residents. In addition to yearly exhibits in Mackin House, we offer seasonal tours of the Fraser Mills Train Station and CP Rail 1970’s Caboose in Heritage Square. We also operate year-round as a Tourism Information centre for the City of Coquitlam.

We provide a variety of events and workshops for all ages. Educators can request a tour booking and engage in the heritage programs offered online and in person. Our collection includes local artifacts of importance as well as the oral histories of community members, making our collection an evolving mosaic that reflects our city.

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