MEDIA ADVISORY – HACKENSACK – TODAY
BERGEN COUNTY TO HOST DIWALI CELEBRATION

WHAT:                  

Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners invite members of the public and media to attend the County’s annual Diwali Celebration on Thursday, November 5, at 5:30 p.m.

Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most significant holidays in Indian culture, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.

The celebration will feature the traditional lighting of the diya, prayers, musical and dance performances, and remarks from County officials and distinguished guests. Featured speakers include Mahesh Yadav, Consul at the Consulate General of India in New York, and NJ TRANSIT President and CEO Kris Kolluri.

Guests will enjoy a variety of cultural performances highlighting Indian music and dance, including classical Kathak dancing and performances by local youth and community groups.

SPEAKERS/ATTENDEES:

Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III
Members of the Bergen County Board of Commissioners
Mahesh Yadav, Consul, Consulate General of India in New York
Kris Kolluri, President & CEO, NJ TRANSIT
Indian American community leaders and cultural performers
State and local officials

WHEN:
Thursday, November, 5th at 5:30pm

WHERE:      
Two Bergen County Plaza Conference Center, Hackensack, NJ, 07601

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