{"id":276167,"date":"2025-10-04T03:26:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T03:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/276167\/"},"modified":"2025-10-04T03:26:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T03:26:09","slug":"join-diwali-dunz-in-honoring-californias-recognition-of-diwali-as-a-state-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/276167\/","title":{"rendered":"Join &#8216;Diwali Dunz&#8217; in honoring California&#8217;s recognition of Diwali as a state holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC \">LOS ANGELES (KABC) &#8212; <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sevasphere.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sevasphere <\/a> presents <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diwalidunz.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> &#8216;Diwali Dunz&#8217;<\/a> an immersive cultural experience in support of serving and uplifting the unhoused community of Skid Row on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. &#8211; 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">In celebration of Diwali being deemed a state holiday in California, Diwali Dunz give attendees the ultimate festival celebrating Indian heritage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Known as the festival of lights, Diwali symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and hope over despair.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">This family friendly event has live performances, traditional and contemporary dance showcasing, story-telling sessions, and immersive workshops.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">There will be hands-on cultural classes such as mithai-making, diya decorating, rangoli design, and floral gajra making to embrace the deeper meaning of Diwali.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Festivalgoers can look forward to local food and retail vendors all day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Founder of Sevasphere and Los Angeles stylist, AmbiKa &#8220;B&#8221; Sanjana, believes this event holds a deeper meaning more than ever.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">&#8220;With Diwali now officially recognized as a California state holiday, Diwali Dunz takes on even greater significance,&#8221; she said. &#8220;We are proud to create an inclusive space where the community can gather to honor tradition, embrace joy, and extend light to others.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">SevaSphere is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to serving the unhoused community of SkidRow. Through the distribution of fresh, hot meals and the creation of empowering programs such as SevaScoops, Fresh Cuts, and Rooted in Change, SevaSphere provides nourishment, dignity, and opportunities for growth, fostering hope and resilience within the community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">General admission tickets starts at $30.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC eTIW sUzSN \"><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.diwalidunz.com\/event-details\/the-fundraiser-event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">To purchase tickets or for more information, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Copyright \u00a9 2025 KABC Television, LLC. 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