Bay Area Diwali Festival

Registering vendors now on our website! The Sixteenth Annual Diwali-Festival of Lights will be held at Memorial Park in Cupertino on Saturday, October 13, from 11 a.m. Organized by the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce and its Asian American Business Council (AABC), festivities include a wonderful feast of food, business and craft booths, music and dance including a traditional Rangoli display. Admiss

ion and parking are free! Diwali is a traditional Indian festival of thanksgiving – it celebrates the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, hope over despair, and good over evil. Celebrated throughout the world, typical Diwali traditions include family and friends gathering to light lamps, exchanging gifts, new clothes, meeting new and old friends, and offering traditional sweets. Visitors to the festival are treated to a festive atmosphere of sari festooned trees, spectacular lanterns, and a cultural kaleidoscope of activities and performances. Beginning at 10am with the popular “Kids Zone” art show and grand opening ceremony at 12 noon. The festival appeals to all the senses; delicious Indian food, music and dancing featuring classical Kathak and Bharatanatyam to folk Koli and to popular Bollywood dances. The elaborate and exciting Kids Zone is packed throughout the day with children visiting the magic show, petting zoo, pony rides, jump houses, face painting and other activities. The AABC promotes, strengthens and enhances the inter-ethnic business environment in the Cupertino Chamber and the Diwali Festival has proven to an excellent way to build a connection between our business community and the residents of Cupertino. For more information about the festival or membership in the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce and the Asian American Business Council, please contact the Chamber in Cupertino at 408-252-7054 or visit the Chamber’s website http://www.cupertino-chamber.org.