First Diwali Festival Taking Place In Dublin

DUBLIN, CA — Tens of thousands of people packed into the Alameda County Fairgrounds Saturday to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. Attendees enjoyed food, dance, music, and fireworks to celebrate the holiday, which celebrates the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

Yet the Tri-Valley isn't done celebrating yet. On Saturday, the city of Dublin is partnering with a number of local Hindu organizations to organize the first Diwali Mela, or festival, at Emerald Glen Park.

From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., guests can enjoy cultural performances, food, colorful decorations, and traditional music.

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Diwali Mela is organized by the Trivalley Hindu Connect in partnership with City of Dublin, HSS, HAF, UPMA (Uttar Pradesh Mandal of America), BICS, Sewa International & SVAA.

Several more Diwali celebrations are taking place around the Tri-Valley, which boasts one of the country's largest Hindu populations.

• Singles Diwali Night: Nov. 1, Cottonwood Creek K-8 School, Dublin
• Diwali Night at Dante Robere Vineyards, Oct. 24, Dante Robere Vineyards, Livermore
• Diwali Hungama party at Little India Restaurant & Bar in Livermore. Oct. 17, 2417 First Street, Livermore