South Asian Circle Of Hopkinton

A ‘Happy Diwali’ sign was lit up at the Town Common, Handmade by Team SACH. The display, on its very first year was on for nearly two weeks and to wish all residents of Hopkinton and share the festive feeling of celebrating Diwali as one big community.  A lighting ceremony inaugurated the display, where some of Hopkinton's Select board members and families, the town manager Norman Khumalo and family, along with other Hopkinton residents and families participated. Sweets were distributed to celebrate the event.  Display in the making by Team SACH The display was also mentioned in one of the popular regional news publications: https://indianewengland.com/2019/10/south-asians-of-hopkinton-install-lighted-display-on-diwali-at-hopkinton-town-common/ Copyright © 2019 | South Asian Circle of Hopkinton, Inc. www.southasiancircleofhopkinton.org

Onam: The Harvest Festival What, When, Who & Where The grand harvest festival of  Onam is celebrated in the Indian State of Kerala every year for 10 days, sometime during August-September. According to legends, the festival is celebrated to commemorate the homecoming of King Mahabali, whose spirit is said to visit Kerala at the time of Onam. Elephant Processions, Boat races and Art Forms The  Onam sadya (feast) is another indispensable part of Thiruvonam, and almost every person attempts to either make or attend one. The Onasadya reflects the spirit of the season and is traditionally made with seasonal vegetables such as yam, cucumber, ash gourd and so on. The feast is served on plantain leaves and consists of nine courses, but may include over two dozen dishes. Thiru Onam marks the final day of festivities The celebrations start off with a grand procession called  Athachamayam , which is a state sponsored event near the coastal city of Coch...