From the Archive: BVIS Diwali 2017 Called the Community to the Stage

FROM THE ARCHIVE • DIWALI 2017

BVIS’s 2017 Diwali announcement did more than invite people to attend—it asked community members to sign up and bring their talents to the stage.

Participation was part of the invitation

The historical announcement asked performers to register by November 20. That detail captures an important part of BVIS culture: programs are not simply produced for the community; they are built by community members who volunteer, rehearse, perform and support the event.

The permanent Diwali page carries current information while this story preserves the historical record.