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Diwali Celebration

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Diwali 2024

Make plans to join us at the Hinson Amphitheater on Saturday, October 26 from 4-7 p.m. for our 2024 Diwali Celebration! This “Festival of Lights” symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.  The free event is open to the entire community and will include music, dancing, food, and fireworks! Fireworks are scheduled to start at approximately 6:50 p.m.

Schedule

Hinson Amphitheater on Saturday, October 26 from 4-7 p.m.

4:00 p.m.                                 Dhol and diya procession/lighting/Diwali proclamation

4:15 p.m.                                 Children’s Fashion Parade

4:35 p.m.                                 Shivam School of Dance

4:45 p.m.                                 Gujarati Mandal of Central Ohio

4:55 p.m.                                 Andhra People of Central Ohio

5:05 p.m.                                 Dhol/DJ

5:15 p.m.                                 Kalabhavanam Dance School

5:35 p.m.                                 Buckeye Fusion

5:50 p.m.                                 OSU Origins

6:00 p.m.                                 IDEA Panel, focus group, etc. to stage for recognition/start dancing

6:05 p.m.                                 Dhol/DJ – dance party

6:40 p.m.                                 DJ announces exit for fireworks

6:50 p.m.                                 Fireworks (sunset is 6:35)       

Throughout Event                Masala Entertainment DJ, dhol drummer, diya painting, henna artists, community rangoli, hot beverage gift, vendors

Colorful rangoli design with intricate patterns in red, orange, and yellow hues, featuring circular and floral motifs.

Rangoli

One popular aspect of Diwali is Rangoli—a colorful art form featuring intricate and colorful patterns made from rice flour, colored sand, flower petals, or even chalk. We’re inviting families to create Rangoli patterns in their homes the week of October 20 and to share the designs on social media using #NewAlbanyOhio.

City Council Recognizes October as Hindu Heritage Month

At their October 1 meeting, New Albany City Council recognized October as Hindu Heritage Month to celebrate the contributions of the Hindu community and to support Hindu residents of New Albany. October is significant because it is often when major Hindu holidays such as Navaratri and Diwali are celebrated, and it is also the birth month of Mahatma Gandhi. 

A group of people is standing indoors, posing for a photo in front of American flags and a window. Some individuals are holding certificates.

Photos from the 2023 Celebration