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Candlelight, vibrantly colored attire and even dancing transformed 91��Ƶר��’s Multicultural suite on October 29 as students, staff and faculty celebrated Diwali.

The purpose of 91��Ƶר��’s inaugural Diwali was to share the meaning of the celebration — a triumph of good over evil — and to cross cultures with similar festivals that are traditional in other parts of the world. According to Natalia Trullson, graduate assistant in the office of Multicultural Affairs & International Student  Programs and one of the Diwali planners, “We shared fun and learning experiences…and at the end we even had a dance party to some of the Indian students’ favorite Bollywood songs.”

Although Diwali is India’s most significant holiday, it is celebrated globally by many cultures.