CHICAGO: The Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board (IACOAB) of the City of Aurora has organized its 4th Diwali celebration at the Waubonsie Valley High School, in Aurora on Saturday, October 14 from 5.30 pm to 9 pm.
The evening will feature Indian folk dances, music, food and a display of ethnic apparel and jewelry. The event will culminate in a spectacular fireworks display at 8.45 pm. IACOAB officials said that the fireworks this year will be more spectacular than it was last year.
Diwali, (the Eastern equivalent of Christmas) is celebrated by millions of Hindus in India, and other countries including Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and Trinidad.
The festival is also a big event among the Hindu expatriates living in North America and Europe and is the community’s biggest season of shopping. The festival, spread over several days, heralds the return of the mythical King Rama, and celebrates the triumph of Good over Evil or Light over Darkness.
Among elected officials expected to attend the event are Aurora Mayor Rick Irvin, members of the Aurora City Council, US Congressman Bill Foster, US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Illinois State Reps Stephanie Kifowit & Linda Chapa LaVia.
The Midwest’s leading Indian grocery chain Patel Brothers is the Event Sponsor. Other sponsors include Waubonsee Community College, PNC Bank, Professional Mortgage Solutions, Remax, Goldfish Swim School, Creative Lending Solutions, Accutax and Stem Shala. The media sponsors are India Post, TV Asia and Desi Junction.
The audience will be treated to Indian folk and traditional dances and music. A variety of Indian and western cuisine will be offered to tickle the most discerning palate.
The DJ for the evening is Chicago’s popular radio host Jassi Parmar.
The IACOAB is entrusted with the task of acting as a liaison between the City of Aurora and the community at large. In recent months, the board has organized an interactive Public Education and Civic Education(PACE) with the enthusiastic participation of teachers and administrators of Aurora &Naperville schools on the subject ‘Unity in Diversity’ and a Bollywood Night at the Philips Park in Aurora.
Entry at the Diwali event and parking is free.
Surendra Ullal
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