From October 17 to October 20, 2019, Culture Market Co., Square One will host its first-ever Diwali Market at Square One (Level Two, across from H&M) in support of Seva Food Bank, a not-for-profit organization in Mississauga that provides safe, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food to low-income families.

The Diwali Market will bring the Festival of Lights to life where shoppers will enjoy a sampling of the food, fashion, beauty, dance, and traditions of Diwali. To underscore the spirit of giving associated with Diwali, visitors are asked to donate a non-perishable food item to Seva Food Bank upon entering the market to help build stock for the coming winter months.

Opening Night

Nav Bhatia, Toronto Raptors/and 905 ambassador will kick-off festivities on opening night (October 17) at 7:00 p.m. with a special guest appearance.

DJ Andre 905, the official DJ of Raptors 905, will help kick off Diwali festivities, bringing the sounds of the season to the market.

Colourfully curated experience

The Diwali Market will feature a list of carefully curated vendors representing some of the most notable South Asian food, lifestyle, fashion, and beauty brands, including Brars, Banglez, Poppy Lane, and Vasanti. Special programming is scheduled throughout market days, including live dance performances, henna art, and food sampling.

Attendees can also look forward to a star-studded panel entitled How I Built My World Class Business Using Teachings From My Culture hosted by ANOKHI LIFE on Saturday afternoon (October 19) at 1:00 p.m. featuring an in-dept and engaging discussion by:

- Raj Girn, Award-Winning Serial Entrepreneur and Founder/Media Personality, ANOKHI LIFE and OPEN CHEST

- Tamanna Roashan, Founder, Educator, Influencer, and Entrepreneur, DRESS YOUR FACE

- Reetu Gupta, President and CEO, The Gupta Group and The Eastons Group

The panel will discuss women in business and entrepreneurship through the lens of South Asian culture.