Diwali Festival lights up Redmond Oct. 25

Published 1:43 pm Tuesday, October 7, 2014

The Redmond Indian Association will host its 10th annual Diwali Festival from 4-10 p.m. on Oct. 25 at Evergreen Middle School, 6900 208th Ave. N.E.

According to its website, the event is a “festival of lights symbolizing the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness. It celebrates the victory of good over evil — and the glory of light.”

The festival will feature:

• Traditional reception

• Above and Beyond Award

• Music and a dance performance

• Catered Indian buffet

• DJ playing Bollywood music

• Contest prizes, painting and Rangoli

• Kids’ activities

• Raffles

• Portraits

Gov. Jay Inslee has been invited. Sen. Andy Hill and Redmond Mayor John Marchione attended the last two festivals.

For information, visit http://www.redmondindianassociation.org/about-ria.html