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Description
The New Haven Museum will host their second annual Mid-Autumn Festival/Diwali Mash-Up—highlighting two joyous celebrations brought to the Elm City from across Asia—on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. Offered in partnership with the Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut, the event is included with museum admission.
At 1 p.m., in celebration of the traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, Mahjong Haven will offer two hours of Hong Kong-style mahjong playtime, including lessons for beginners and free play for all. Mahjong Haven is passionate about teaching mahjong and creating a vibrant community through this exciting cultural game.
Mid-Autumn Festival, which is celebrated annually by many people and communities across Asia (particularly in East and Southeast Asia) and the Asian diaspora worldwide, marks a time of gratitude for the autumn harvest, family togetherness, community, and wholeness.
At 3:15 p.m. Members of Yale Rangeela—Yale University's first undergraduate Bollywood fusion dance team— will perform a variety of pieces drawing from Indian classical dances, regional Indian folk dances, traditional theater, and Western pop culture, as well as offer a workshop for attendees to try out some moves. Diwali, the annual Hindu Festival of Lights, represents the spiritual triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is celebrated across Asia (particularly in South Asia), as well as the Asian diaspora worldwide.
About the Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut
The Asian Pacific American Coalition of Connecticut is a statewide nonprofit organization that engages in advocacy, education, outreach, and interagency and community collaboration to improve the well-being of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community in Connecticut. This year, the Asian Pacific American Coalition of CT is 20 years old.
About the New Haven Museum
The New Haven Museum has been collecting, preserving and interpreting the history and heritage of Greater New Haven since its inception as the New Haven Colony Historical Society in 1862. Located in downtown New Haven at 114 Whitney Avenue, the Museum brings more than 375 years of New Haven history to life through its collections, exhibitions, programs and outreach. As a designated Blue Star Museum, the New Haven Museum offers the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, free admission year-round. For more information visit www.newhavenmuseum.org or Facebook.com/New Haven Museum or call 203-562-4183.
Date & Time
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Venue Details
New Haven Museum
114 Whitney AvenueNew Haven, Connecticut 06510
