HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens welcomed visitors to experience the vibrant celebration of Diwali at The Garden 2024 .
8News spoke with Michelle Israel, Director of Exhibitions at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, who shared insight about the celebration of Diwali “The Festival of Lights.”
“Today we have Diwali, so we’re celebrating this beautiful holiday, which represents the victory of light over darkness — of good over evil,” said Israel.
The garden was transformed into a vibrant scene adorned with traditional Indian decorations, featuring dazzling lights and radiant lanterns…