A festival that celebrates the traditions of India is returning to downtown San Antonio this fall.
Diwali San Antonio Festival of Lights will be held on Nov. 4 at Arneson River Theater and Hemisfair, marking its 15th year. The free event will take place from 4:30 p.m. to midnight.
Visitors can experience traditional Indian dance and entertainment in addition to food and merchant booths from various parts of India, according to“San Antonio is honored to support Diwali SA,” Mayor Ron Nirenberg said in a news release. “This is more than a festival to our city. This event further connects our community by displaying the comradery that is reflected in the City of San Antonio’s alliance with Chennai, India as a Sister-City.
Anuja SA has played a significant role in fostering relationships between San Antonio and Chennai in the areas of arts and culture, medicine, education, business and commerce, and sports and recreation, the release said.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
San Antonio man's fatal shot wounds wife in tragic domestic disputeSAN ANTONIO -on San Antonio's East Side.According to the San Antonio Police Department, the incident happened around 8:30 p.m. Saturday night near the 2400 blo
Read more »
Thousands visit San Antonio for front-row seat to ‘Ring of Fire' annular solar eclipseIn San Antonio, sky gazers were left breathless in amazement on Saturday morning. The Alamo City was the largest city in the U.S. in the direct path of the…
Read more »
San Antonio's audacious repeat robber strikes Shell station: Police seek public assistanceSAN ANTONIO - Authorities are looking for information that leads to an arrest of a robbery suspect.According to the San Antonio Police Department, the robbery t
Read more »
San Antonio non-profit hosts heartfelt butterfly release in memory of lost childrenSAN ANTONIO – A local non-profit hosted a memorial service and butterfly release for families who have experienced the loss of a child.The event is to support p
Read more »
San Antonio Museum of Art exhibition depicts 250 years of American diversityNow on view in an exhibition at the San Antonio Museum of Art, 100 artworks from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection help redefine American art.
Read more »