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BP Diaz Hosts Bronx Diwali Celebration

October 3, 2017 12:59 PM·

BP Diaz Hosts Bronx Diwali Celebration

On Friday, October 13, 2017, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. in collaboration with the NYC Commission on Human Rights and Members of the South Asian and Caribbean Communities will host the 3rd Annual Diwali celebration observing the Festival of Lights at the Sotomayor Center in The Bronx and recognizing leading individuals.

Diwali “The Festival of Lights” 

Friday, October 13, 2017 

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

(Doors Open @ 6PM. Program starts @ 6:30PM) 

Location:Sotomayor Center, 1000 Rosedale Avenue, Bronx, NY

Program will include: Welcome, prayers, lighting of diyas (little clay lamps), dancing, singing, poems and award presentations.

Vegetarian meals and dessert along with beverages will be served.

Over 300 guests are expected to be in attendance.Indian wear suggested. Business casual attire.

ALL GUESTS MUST RSVP.

Deepavali or Diwali is the biggest and most important holiday of the year for Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists in India, the Caribbean and around the world. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (or deepa) that are lit outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects us from spiritual darkness.

This festival is as important to Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists as the Christmas holiday is to Christians. Diwali, celebrated in October or November each year, originated as a harvest festival that marked the last harvest of the year before winter.

For businesses, the day after Diwali is the first day of the new financial year.

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Author: Michael Benjamin is a public affairs consultant and an editorial board member at The New York Post. He is a former contributing columnist to the NY Post, City and State NY and other publications. He is a former Member of the New York State Assembly (2003-2010) and once led the Bronx Board of Elections. Since leaving office, he has appeared as a commentator on TWC NY1, Bronxnet OPEN, Good Day NY, and Al Jazeera America. His columns and blog focus on corruption, government, education, politics, redistricting, nuclear energy and race. He holds a B.A. in political science from Syracuse University.