This event helps fulfill the LDIP objectives58Attraction of diverse employees through inclusive and innovative outreach by developing cultural competence and responsiveness as an organization Ongoing development of a culture that values diversity and leverages the strengths of all employees by building capacity and competency to lead and manage a diverse workforceDeepavali or Diwali otherwise known as the Festival of Lights is such a day to celebrate our inner lights new hopes and expectations The festival gets its name from the row of clay lamps or deepa that are lit outside the houses symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness The Diwali celebration will be organized by the FAPA LRG and are inviting employees and their families to celebrate in Building 327 The FAPA LRG will like to decorate building 327 with lights and rangolis that will be made by Sudeshna 160Food will be ordered from the Patel Brothers in Naperville Samosa Vege Kathi roll and Gulab Jamun There will also be a Deepavali themed photobooth And after food they will host a cultural program where the talented Fermilab community members will perform singing dancing recitation etc Participants are welcomed to wear festive clothes Sudeshna will be drawing mehendi on the palms for any participants who are interested